High School Counselor

Responsibilities

• Advise students and families related to academics, career planning, and graduation
• Keep abreast of all high school graduation requirements, including special requirements such as completion of a CPR course
• Assist students and parents with the school course selection process
• Offer guidance to students with issues related to withdrawing from courses and changing schedules
• Contribute to the development and implementation of a K-12 comprehensive postsecondary exploration and planning annual framework
• Help students to research and understand their post-secondary career and educational options
• Review student transcripts and the entry of credits into the online transcript system
• Work with the Administrative Assistants to obtain school records from the student’s previous school
• Refine and develop referral processes and services for students and families related to social, emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs
• Collaborate with school teams to identify and help families access school and community resources
• Participate in the development of crisis prevention and management plans
• Act as a main point of contact for at-risk students and families
• Maintain the Personal Learning Plan (PLP) for each student

• Must possess, or be willing to acquire conditional licensure through the state of Iowa for any of the following:
  Professional School Counselor (5-12) or Secondary School Counselor (5-12)
• Excellent communication skills, both oral (verbal and non-verbal) and written
• Strong technology skills (especially with Google Suite & Microsoft products)
• Perpetual customer-focused lens regarding “all things work”
• Ongoing, student-centered analysis of data
• Development & implementation of evidence-informed strategies and interventions
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• A high degree of flexibility
• Team player with demonstrated leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
• Unconditional positive regard for all others
• Strong skills associated with personal emotional regulation and “EQ:
  Emotional Quotient”
• Willingness to travel on occasion for marketing, professional development, and/or state testing events (may require occasional overnight travel)
• High School-level Postsecondary School Counseling experience preferred
• Must be able to use a personal electronic device and email address for 2-step authentication