Secondary School Counselor - Student Success & College Readiness

About The Charter School of Wilmington

The Charter School of Wilmington is a nationally and internationally recognized college-preparatory math and science high school that promotes academic excellence by fostering overall student performance to produce leaders for the future. The mission of The Charter School of Wilmington is to prepare students to thrive through world-class mathematics, science, and technology education.

Overview

The Charter School of Wilmington is accepting applications for a Secondary School Counselor who is excited to share our mission of engaging students in a world-class education that prepares them for college and beyond.

School Counselors at The Charter School of Wilmington play a vital role in supporting school outcomes and the strategic plan by providing academic, social and emotional support to students, families, and teachers to ensureall students receive the support and services they need to succeed and thrive. Secondly, the School Counselor will provide support to students and families to help them navigate post secondary plans (college admissions, vocational training, armed services, workforce).

Lastly, one may oversee student award programs, help the registrar maintain student records, develop summary reports on students’ standardized testing progress, and coordinate various testing programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide school counseling classroom lessons based on student success standards

• Counsel small groups and individual students on academic planning, goal setting, managing emotions and applying interpersonal skills.

• Consult with teachers, staff and parents/guardians regarding the developmental needs of students.

• Coordinate, participate in or conduct activities which contribute to the effective operation of the school including Professional Development and alignment with State and Local standards

• Consult with School Nurse and school-based Wellness Center to provide a social, emotional, and health wellness team for students

• Refer students (as needed) to appropriate outside support services after consultation with their parents/guardians

• Help students evaluate career and post-secondary interests and choices (oversee student’s use of state Student Success Plan) & be active in coordinating any new future career exploration opportunities.

• Assist students in evaluating their aptitudes and abilities through the interpretation of individual standardized test scores and other pertinent data, and work with students in developing education and occupation plans in terms of such evaluation

• Work to discover and develop special talents of students (i.e. HOBY, Governor’s School of Excellence)

• Provide advocacy for students regarding educational challenges/disabilities (504 Accommodation plans, IEPs) via Instructional Intervention Team (IIT/RTI).

• Remain readily available to students to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and maturity

• Work with students on an individual basis to determine appropriate resolution for personal challenges related to home and family relations, health, and emotional adjustment

• Guide students in their participation in school and community activities

• Maintain student records/ transcript records and protect their confidentiality

• Confer with parents/guardians whenever necessary

• Serve as a consultant to teachers and other staff members, familiarizing them with the general range of services offered by the student services department

• Consult with administrators and faculty on the matters of student discipline when appropriate

• Take an active role in interpreting the school’s objectives to students, parents/guardians, and the community at large

• Interpret the school counseling program to the community

• Communicate and assist in employing the academic policy

Critical Experience and Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of adolescent development, special populations, special education, social and cultural bases of behavior, instructional design, and the organization and operation of schools

• Knowledge of counseling skills, techniques, and programs - individual, group and classroom-based

• Knowledge of classroom organization and…