What are the responsibilities and job description for the Guidance Counselor- High School position at CHICHESTER HIGH SCHOOL?
Duties and Responsibilities: Senior High School Guidance Counselor shall counsel students with personal problems and/or education concerns to facilitate increased learning. He/she shall work with students, parent/guardians, teachers, administrators and resource people to try to improve the individual student's education experience.
* Counsel students individually and/or in groups
* Advise and provide information to parents/guardians and teachers
* Collect information for special reports from teachers, students, and records.
* Assist students filling out application forms for school, financial aid and jobs.
* Prepare student transcripts for schools, employers, etc.
* Serve on individualized education program (IEP) teams when deemed appropriate.
* Assist the High Principal in coordination and administering the testing program.
* Coordinate and set up visits of representatives from colleges, technical schools,etc.
* Facilitates teacher understanding of emotinal issues effecting classroom performance.
* Monitor student's academic progress.
* Foster positive personal/social development in students.
* Provide counseling/crisis intervention as needed.
* Other duties assigned
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree
* PA K-12 Counseling Certification
* Strong ability to communicate clearly and effectively with students, parents, and staff
* Ability to multitask - manage time effectively
* Proficiency with using various forms of technology .
* Ability to respond to a variety of student calls and/or emails in an appropriate and timely manner.
* Min. of 3 years experience
Salary : $52,632
