High School Counselor

About the role

Vanguard Classical School is seeking a high school counselor to join their dynamic team. The school is dedicated to providing a rigorous education grounded in the Core Knowledge Curriculum Sequence, taught in the classical style.

Responsibilities

• Aid students with course selection, credit recovery, GPA tracking, and ensuring they meet all high school graduation requirements.
• Act as a liaison between military, career, and collegiate recruiters, and facilitate support for area college visits and tours.
• Guide students through post-secondary planning, including trade schools, military options, and 4-year university tracks. Help with interest inventories, college searches, financial aid (FAFSA), and writing recommendation letters.
• Assist students in understanding and overcoming academic problems.
• Counsel and educate students individually and in groups in the areas of course selections and their impacts.
• Provide group or individual counseling to address the college and career needs of students and their families.
• Evaluate students' academic/career plans and assist them in setting realistic goals.
• Consult with families and staff to highlight students' needs and discuss strategies necessary for improved social and academic performance.
• Plan and organize classroom counseling sessions to address career and academic issues among students.
• Develop and implement school counseling programs effective in meeting students' needs for career and college readiness.
• Prepare students for transition to higher institutions, careers, and colleges.
• Ensure school counseling curriculum meets the academic and developmental needs of students.
• Organize seminars to educate students, parents, and staff on college and career readiness.
• Listen to students' concerns and offer recommendations effective in addressing academic or career issues.
• Guide and support school staff in implementing school advisory programs.
• Assist students in writing applications for scholarships, college, and jobs.
• Concurrent Enrollment Coordinator responsibilities include developing student schedules and transcript adjustments, supporting the K-12 Principal in the development of master schedules for high school, maintaining and executing the highest level of confidentiality according to FERPA laws, and fulfilling the role as a Mandatory Reporter as required by law.

Qualifications/Skills

• Desire and ability to work with students at the various age levels with diverse backgrounds and levels of ability toward accomplishing their educational and career readiness goals.
• Ability to organize tasks and manage time to meet many and varied deadlines.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, school administrators, and other staff, including the ability to discuss topics which may be sensitive.
• Familiarity with student assessment tools, especially in evaluating and interpreting standardized test results.
• Knowledge in educational software.

School Counselor Qualifications/Skills

• Master's Degree in School Counseling/Guidance.
• Meet the state certification/licensure standards.
• Fulfill continuing education requirements.
• Minimum of 1 year of school counseling experience.
• Understanding and familiarity with computer applications and Microsoft Office applications/Google suite. Familiarity with Infinite Campus is a plus.
• Problem-solving, compassion, and communication skills are necessary.
• Attend all Aurora Public Schools required training.

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements

Education: Master's Degree in School Counseling/Guidance.
Experience: Minimum of 1 year of school counseling experience.
Licensing: Meet the state certification/licensure standards and fulfill continuing education requirements.

Benefits

The position offers a competitive salary of $52,000 - $70,000 per year, along with comprehensive benefits package.

Pay

$52,000 - $70,000 per year

Schedule

Classes are held four days a week, offering greater flexibility and collaboration among staff.