High School Counselor

Highland Prep School Counselor

School Counselor Overview

Highland Prep is a world-class, STEM college preparatory high school serving grades 9 through 12. The school’s academic program is designed for students interested in pursuing four-year college degree programs. The school offers an extensive STEM, Honors, and Advanced Placement curriculum in support of this mission. The school faculty is comprised of passionate, talented, and committed educators who nurture their students with quality instruction, academic support, and extra-curricular participation.

Highland Prep is searching for a skilled counselor to help provide direction and support to our students by offering a comprehensive counseling perspective. This includes academic and social/emotional support and guidance. The ideal school counselor will support the college admissions process, including financial aid, scholarship, and application processes. The ideal candidate will also be well-equipped in social/emotional support, including but limited to: building healthy relationships, implementing appropriate coping mechanisms, handling stress and trauma, and crisis response. Duties include conducting both academic and social/emotional workshops for the HP community, attending professional development (provided by the school), supporting senior-related events (including commencement), among other activities that promote the student and the school in a positive light.

The successful candidate will posses excellent verbal and written communication skills along with the ability to coordinate with college and university networks, community support services, and government resources, among others. The successful candidate will also be friendly and professional, with outstanding interpersonal skills. Candidates must be highly qualified, possessing state certification, and a valid DPS fingerprint clearance card.

Applications must include a letter of interest, resume, teaching certificate, and DPS fingerprint clearance card. The school offers a comprehensive benefits package free to all full-time employees. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Counselor Responsibilities:

· Working with school administration to identify students in need of support

· Working with students to develop goals related to post-secondary plans

· Working with students to develop social/emotional goals

· Working with administration to support students’ academic progress

· Educating the school community about academic and college admissions-related topics

· Educating the school community about social/emotional topics relevant to today’s teens

· Recording/reporting progress with students

Counselor Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree in guidance counseling, psychology, or social work

· A minimum of 3 years of experience as a professional counselor

· Superb verbal and written communication skills

· Aptitude to empathize with students and support receptiveness to counseling

· Strong time management skillsAbout us

Highland Prep West is a challenging, data-driven, and innovative world-class college preparatory high school with the mission to create opportunities for students and families to develop critical thinking skills that will ensure that they become successful members of an increasingly innovation-driven society and global marketplace.

Highland Prep West is a STEM college preparatory, high school serving grades 9 through 12. HPW's academic program is designed for students interested in pursuing four-year college degree programs. The school offers an extensive STEM, Honors, and Advanced Placement curriculum in support of this mission. HPW's faculty is comprised of passionate, talented, and committed educators who nurture their students with quality instruction, academic support, and extra-curricular participation. HPW is rapidly growing and expanding and is therefore seeking highland motivated faculty interested in contributing to the success of our learning community.

How to apply: Applicants may visit the school's website and submit an online application: www.HighlandPrepWest.com. Candidates must be highly qualified, possessing state certification, and a valid DPS finger print clearance card. Applications must include a letter of interest, resume, teaching certificate, and DPS fingerprint clearance card. MHP offers a comprehensive benefits package free to all employees. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Counselor: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Arizona DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000