9-12 School Counselor

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ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
The School Counselor is responsible for assisting students in their academic careers at all levels, from elementary to postsecondary education. With the goal of supporting students’ academic, career, and social/emotional development, the School Counselor serves as a leader within the school, advocating on behalf of their students and sharing in the creation of a positive environment for learning. The School Counselor ensures use of all TDA resources to maximize the academic and personal growth of
each and every child.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
● Assist students and parents with any/all academic inquiries to ensure the highest quality academic development.
● Build supportive relationships with the students and their parents through appropriate individual and/or group communication media.
● Conduct personal interviews with students at induction to provide individual counseling for students regarding course scheduling, career and/or academic interests and to identify potential academic challenges.
● Plan, design and administer career interest inventories and assessments.
● Assist students in developing plans to meet their post-secondary goals including community colleges, technical schools, and four-year universities.
● Plan, design and manage College Credit Plus opportunities.
● Provide information services to parents and students (e.g., testing procedures, program options, graduation requirements, etc.).
● Provide written contact, email, and phone notifications to parents/guardians of students who are deficient in their credit status.
● Provide information to students needing to attend any additional programs to make up credit deficiencies.
● Provide individual counseling for students regarding scheduling upon request of the student, parent, or legal guardian.
● Verify graduation checklists and provide assistance and guidance to potential graduating seniors.
● Plan and manage graduation ceremonies.
● Respect personal privacy. Maintain the confidentiality of privileged information.
● Help students understand their personal responsibility for setting goals and achieving success.
● Incorporate the effective use of available technology in records management and guidance activities.
● Work cooperatively with TRECA SAFE to build programs that address student concerns (i.e. conflict mediation, divorce, grief, personal behavior, etc.).
● Attend and/or provide information to IEP teams and RTI teams. Work with team members to reach a consensus on a plan for students requiring assistance.
● Target students for testing.
● Travel to site locations to proctor mandated state testing.
● Provide dropout prevention counseling for students.
● Attend any and all meetings, conferences, and guidance related events as requested or necessary.
● Interface daily with all required organizational communication systems.
● Assist with state testing as needed.
● Perform any and all related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
● Master’s degree in Guidance and Counseling
● Current Ohio School Counselor License or ability to obtain a provisional license; counseling experience in a school district preferred
● Must reside in Ohio
● Knowledge of at-risk population
● Excellent customer relation skills
● Proficient technology skills
● Ability to multitask and execute assigned duties with accuracy
● Effective and efficient communication skills (verbal and written)
● Is discreet and recognizes importance of maintaining confidentiality when handling or conveying information obtained in work setting