Guidance Counselor

About the role

The School Counselor, 7-12, promotes student success by providing preventive services and responding to identified needs through implementation of a comprehensive school counseling program.

Responsibilities

• Delivers individual and group guidance curriculum supporting student development
• Analyzes student data and develops data-driven programs for intervention action plans
• Provides responsive services to individuals or groups on academic and personal issues
• Provides an individual planning system to guide students toward post-secondary goals
• Aids students in the acquisition of study skills, academic opportunities and benefits
• Supports a support system that strengthens the efforts of teachers, staff, and parents
• Maintains transcripts for students in caseload
• Supports standardized testing program; parent education; and staff development

Requirements

• Valid State of Ohio School Counselor license
• Master's degree AND 1-year previous experience in counseling and/or advisement OR Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, etc.)
• Experience with PowerSchool or similar system
• Experience with distance learning
• Advanced coursework in counseling and administration
• Experience as a 7-12 teacher
• Experience in a customer service environment
• Experience with Local, State, and Federal laws and mandated reporting
• Experience in a community school environment preferred

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Organizational skills, multi-tasking abilities
• Flexible schedule; Ability to travel up to 30%

Skills

• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, etc.)
• Web proficiency
• PowerSchool or similar system
• Advanced coursework in counseling and administration
• Experience as a 7-12 teacher
• Experience in a customer service environment
• Experience with Local, State, and Federal laws and mandated reporting
• Experience in a community school environment

Benefits

OHVA offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, STRS/SERS Retirement, and Tuition Reimbursement.