High School Guidance Counselor

FAIRVIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT – POSITION DESCRIPTION

2025-2026  SCHOOL YEAR (ANTICIPATED VACANCY)

Pending Board Approval

LOCATION:  Fairview High School 

TITLE:  High School Guidance Counselor 

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Master’s Degree 
2. Pennsylvania Certification – Secondary Guidance Certification
3. Knowledge of student scheduling and Dual Enrollment program
4. Experience in college and post high school career planning
5. Knowledge of special needs students, laws, disabilities, interventions, and IEPs 
6. Demonstrate organizational and communication skills
7. Previous guidance counseling experience 

REPORTS TO:  High School Principal

SALARY:  Per the F.E.A. Contract

EVALUATION:  Annually in accordance with the provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluations and the F.E.A. Contract

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Emotional and Behavioral Services
1. Serve as the initial contact for students needing emotional and behavioral counseling
2. Act as the liaison between students, parents, administration, and local agencies that offer support to our students
3. Serve as a member of the Student Assistance Team
4. Assist administration with students experiencing discipline problems
5. Assist in coordination of out-of-school services with appropriate community agencies
2. Registration
1. Schedule new students and evaluate transcripts for proper placement
2. Provide registration material for dual enrollment classes
3. Orientation of new and transfer students
4. Scheduling
1. Meet with students individually and in groups to determine schedule selections for upcoming year and to check credits and graduation requirements
2. Assist with construction of master schedule and teacher/class assignments
3. Schedule students and assist in schedule changes
4. Compile teacher recommendations for level placement for course selections for upcoming year
5. Testing
1. Schedule and interpret standardized tests (ex. AP, Keystone, PSAT, ASVAB)
2. Provide college entrance exam test dates
3. Train faculty in Keystone administration
4. Coordinate AP testing
5. Apply for accommodations for standardized testing for students
6. Graduation
1. Finalize credit count toward graduation each year 
2. Prepare the FHS school profile to accompany transcripts
7. Post High School Planning
1. Coordinate financial aid night/evening sessions for parents
2. Survey seniors concerning post-secondary plans
3. Assist with creating individual students career paths beyond high school
4. Travel to colleges or universities or vocational programs to learn about programs, admission requirements, and financial aid information
5. Meet individually with each student during the fall semester
6. Assist with college applications, scholarships, and financial aid forms
7. Coordinate visits to college information days
8. Career Resource Activity
1. Work cooperatively with the School-to-Work Liaison
2. Coordinate shadow activities (Career Day)
9. Academics 
1. Meet with students having difficulties and notify parents if appropriate 
2. Organize and facilitate parent/teacher conferences
3. Prepare GPA information
4. Schedule students in need of summer school
5. Coordinate selection of scholarship and award recipients
6. Notify individual students of available scholarships
7. Develop academic and behavioral contracts for students. Follow-up to insure compliance
8. Create Honor Roll – provide information for National Honor Society/Scholastic Banquet
10.  Special Needs Students
1. Meet with special program teachers to determine course selections
2. Attend IEP meetings
11.  Additional Educational Opportunities 
1. Organize 9th grade visit to Erie County Technical School and distribute applications
2. Assist students with enrollment into and progress throughout our cyber academy
3. Act as a liaison for Dual Enrollment program
12.  Support and help the other guidance counselor with tasks
13.  Assist with other duties as may be assigned by administration

INTERNAL CANDIDATES, PLEASE CONTACT:  Justin Zona, Director of Curriculum

EXTERNAL CANDIDATES, PLEASE APPLY: On our employment portal at www.fairviewschools.org (Our district no longer accepts applications unless an applicant contacts us in advance and has a specific need that prevents them from submitting a digital application. We are committed to ensuring accessibility for all candidates. If you require accommodations or assistance with the application process, please reach out to Dr. Justin Zona at zonaj@fairviewschools.org or Stephanie Church at churchs@fairviewschools.org

Board approved:  Pending February 2025