High School Counselor

Description

Primary job responsibilities include:

• Develops and provides an effective comprehensive school counseling program to serve the needs of all students.
• Provides individual counseling services to meet the developmental, preventive and remedial needs of students.
• Implements appropriate and prevention-oriented group activities to meet student needs and school goals.
• Provides consultation to teachers and school leadership regarding information, strategies, and approaches for maximizing the total development of students
• Makes appropriate referrals to assist parents/families and students to obtain the benefit from community services
• Provides academic advising services to assigned students.
• Initiates and continually updates 4-year academic plans for assigned students.
• Assists with the development of class schedules. Conducts one-on-one interviews with returning and transfer students to create schedules for the following school year.
• Analyzes transcripts of transfer students to determine graduation progress and transfer credits.
• Oversees graduation requirements and credits. Monitor and report deficiencies.
• Monitors the “No Grade” report and academic support and remediation programs that are developed and implemented.

Job Requirements:

• 2 to 3 years’ experience in a culturally diverse high school preferred.
• Counseling license required.
• Experience leading groups and working in teams to achieve academic success.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products.
• Bachelors’ Degree required, Masters’ Degree required.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, health savings account, retirement contributions, and paid time off.

Diversity and inclusion are integral to Herron Classical Schools’ mission and are embedded in its Core Values. By building a culture of respect and trust through relationships with people and ideas, HCS believes that a highly intentional diversity enriches our community. HCS is committed to creating an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are embraced, respected, and valued.

Herron Classical Schools, through action and in partnership with families and community, will uphold the values, policies, and practices that promote cultural competence. We are committed to eliminating biased institutional structures, hiring practices, and practices that affect scholar learning and achievement. We will embrace and empower scholars and staff in their individual identities to establish and sustain human dignity, justice, equitable treatment, and inclusiveness in the classroom and workplace.

Link to full Equity Statement

Herron Classical Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex, gender identity, disability, religion, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, or any characteristic that is legally protected under applicable local, state, or federal law in the administration of its educational policies, behavior policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, food service, hiring practices, and athletic or other school-administered programs.

Herron Classical Schools abides by the Indiana Civil Rights Laws (I.C. 22-9-1), Title VI and VII (Civil Rights Act of 1964), the Equal Pay Act of 1973, Title IX (Educational Amendments), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 USCS § 12101,et.seq.). Complaints regarding acts of sexual discrimination or harassment in violation of Title IX requirements should be filed with Herron Classical Schools Title IX Coordinator, Karen Lalioff, by email klalioff, by phone at  x1113, or by filling out a Report of Harassment form available from Student Services or any school administrator.

Inquiries regarding compliance by Herron Classical Schools with Title IX and other civil rights laws may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator, Herron Classical Schools, 110

E. 16th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202, or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 111 North Canal Street, Suite 1053, Chicago, IL .