Counselor - High School

Under the general supervision of administration, to provide students, parents, administrators and other teaching staff with information on career and or educational opportunities, administer and interpret career assessment tools and assist students in developing educational and occupational goals and plans.

KSDE License in School Counseling

TB Skin Test/Physical completed and on file

Ability to pass a background check

Valid drivers license or state issued

• Assists students and parents in interpreting standardized test scores, developing education and occupation plans
• Assists students with making course and subject selections, as well as evaluating career interests and choices
• Assists with the scheduling of classes.
• Obtains and disseminates information regarding occupational opportunities to students and to classes studying occupations
• Assists students with admissions, scholarship and identifying future academic and occupational opportunities
• Assists with registration and orientation for new students
• Assists with the school districts dropout prevention efforts
• Serves as a ready resource to students to provide counseling that will lead each individual to increased personal growth, self-understanding and maturity
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping of prospective colleges and employment
• Encourages parental involvement in students education and ensure effective communication with students and parents
• Coordinates scholarship and financial aid opportunities to students and parents
• Assists with freshman transitioning
• Prepares and delivers seminars to students at each grade level about study skills, success skills, career, college and financial aid
• Administers and maintains Kansas Career Pipeline to grades 7 thru 12, reviewing results with students and parents
• Coordinates with outside agencies to bring opportunities to students
• Coordinates student enrollment with local community college
• Assists with Alternative programs
• Provides Character Education lessons as requested
• Provides crisis interventions to individuals or small groups
• Assists School Social Workers
• Coordinates Homebound program
• Coordinates school SIT team
• Other related duties as assigned by administration

• Planning and coordinating field trips to institutions of higher learning, businesses and other organizations related to guidance responsibilities
• Maintain professional relationship with members of institutions of higher and the business community
• Maintain cumulative records, transfer grades and oversees Registrar position
• Ability and knowledge to serves as building testing coordinator: AP exams, MAPPS, State Assessments, C-Pass, ASVAB, PSAT, PLAN, EXPLORE, Work Keys, ACT, AIMSweb, and other assessments as necessary
• Knowldege to host annual Financial Aid program for parents and students
• Ability to host annual College and Career Fair
• Ability to host annual Interview Skills day with the Chamber of Commerce

Knowledge of pre/post high school program eligibility & NCAA requirements

Knowledge of college/university admissions processes, scholarship programs and other educational opportunities.

Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis

Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students

Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed

Ability to organize and coordinate work

Ability to communicate effective with students and parents

Ability to engage in self‑evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Knowledge of Career & Technical Education

Requires the ability to maintain emotional control while under stress and in stressful situations.

Requires the ability to frequently stand for prolonged periods of time.

Requires the ability to walk frequently.

Requires the ability to frequently use repetitive hand motions, including frequent keyboarding and mouse use.

Requires the ability to frequently lift and carry items 25 lbs.

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