High School Counselor

About This Role

Assist high school students, parents, and staff in understanding graduation requirements, preparing personal graduation plans, and providing crucial information to instructional and assessment staff to advance student success.

Responsibilities

• Develop a master schedule with the Counselor Coordinator and Principal
• Assist students and parents with course selection and career planning
• Maintain and protect student records
• Help students overcome educational challenges and work to prevent dropouts
• Coordinate state testing and prepare personnel for State Assessments
• Work with students on instructional difficulties
• Convene parent-teacher conferences as needed
• Assist with college applications and recommendations
• Refer students to external services
• Prepare and update individual Graduation Plans and high school transcripts
• Participate in campus committees
• Inform students and parents about graduation ceremonies
• Compute GPAs and Class Rankings
• Attend necessary training

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher from an accredited institution
• Valid certification as a guidance counselor

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher from an accredited institution.

Nice to Have

• Three years of successful teaching experience
• Understanding of state test procedures and prior testing experience
• Experience or training in working with “at-risk” students

Certifications