College Academic Counselor

About the role

The College Academic Counselor oversees the delivery of all academic counseling services in assigned secondary school(s). S/he implements a comprehensive school counseling program based on an analysis of student data that addresses academic needs for all students through advocacy and collaboration to promote student success, provides preventive services, and responds to identified student needs and also collaborates with SEL Counselors, educators and Site Leadership to support student achievement in congruence with students’ SEL needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a written plan for effective delivery of the school counseling program to include services offered by the Social and Emotional Counselor and the Director of College Admissions.
• Absolutely and appropriately prepare and interpret student data.
• Collaborate with parents/guardians and educators to assist students with their academic pathway.
• Implement an effective referral, tracking and follow-up process that incorporates all school counseling services.
• Accurately and appropriately use assessment procedures for determining and structuring individual and group counseling services.
• Develop and maintain a calendar of activities that include school wide counseling services.
• Provide appropriate information and training to staff, families and students related to the comprehensive school counseling program.
• Aid teachers, parents/guardians and other stakeholders in interpreting and understanding student data.
• Aid students and parents in determining the academic program that best suits the student’s continued success in meeting graduation requirements.
• Use available technology resources to enhance the school counseling program.
• Adhere to laws, Aspire policies, procedures and ethical standards of the school counseling profession.
• Conduct a yearly program audit to review the extent of the counseling program implementation.
• Collect and analyze data to guide program direction and emphasis.
• Measure results of the school counseling program activities and shares results as appropriate.
• Monitor student academic performance, behavior and attendance and assists the school administration with appropriate interventions.
• Collaborate with outside entities (colleges, schools, non-profits, etc.) to enhance student access and resources.
• Support school site leaders with college entrance exam administration.
• Lead workshops or classes for scholars to support them with Post-Secondary success (e.g. time management, stress management, etc.).

Qualifications

• Knowledge of current state and federal laws governing counseling and adherence to these laws.
• Maintains professional confidentiality and works collaboratively with the Director of College Admissions, Counselor for Social and Emotional Counseling and the school administration.
• Works with all constituents in a pleasant and cooperative manner.
• Assists in the implementation all Aspire academic policies at the school site level.
• Demonstrates a willingness and skill in presenting policies to small and large groups.
• Minimum educational level: Bachelor's Degree required; Master’s Degree in Counseling preferred.
• Pupil Personnel Services Credential.
• Experience required: 3 to 5 years implementing a school counseling program.
• Previous teaching experience preferred.
• Knowledgeable of high school graduation and college admissions requirements.

Skills

• Knowledge of current state and federal laws governing counseling and adherence to these laws.
• Maintains professional confidentiality and works collaboratively with the Director of College Admissions, Counselor for Social and Emotional Counseling and the school administration.
• Works with all constituents in a pleasant and cooperative manner.
• Assists in the implementation all Aspire academic policies at the school site level.
• Demonstrates a willingness and skill in presenting policies to small and large groups.
• Minimum educational level: Bachelor's Degree required; Master’s Degree in Counseling preferred.
• Pupil Personnel Services Credential.
• Experience required: 3 to 5 years implementing a school counseling program.
• Previous teaching experience preferred.
• Knowledgeable of high school graduation and college admissions requirements.

Benefits

Compensation: Aspire offers its employees a competitive salary and benefits, including paid time off, 100% core health benefits coverage on select plans, life insurance/long-term disability, participation in a CA state retirement plan, tuition reimbursement plan, and adoption assistance program.

Pay

Compensation: Aspire offers its employees a competitive salary and benefits, including paid time off, 100% core health benefits coverage on select plans, life insurance/long-term disability, participation in a CA state retirement plan, tuition reimbursement plan, and adoption assistance program.

Schedule

Compensation: Aspire offers its employees a competitive salary and benefits, including paid time off, 100% core health benefits coverage on select plans, life insurance/long-term disability, participation in a CA state retirement plan, tuition reimbursement plan, and adoption assistance program.

Additional

College Academic Counselor Salary Schedule Aspire Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Aspire promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.