High School Summer Program School Counselor

Primary Responsibilities

• Monitor and review student transcripts, credit accumulation, and graduation status for all summer school enrolled seniors.
• Ensure students are enrolled in the appropriate recovery and/or required coursework aligned with district and state graduation requirements.
• Identify seniors at risk of not meeting graduation requirements and develop individualized completion plans.
• Verify completion of coursework and communicate updated credit status to school administrators and district personnel.
• Meet regularly with students to provide academic counseling, postsecondary planning support, and graduation guidance.
• Communicate with families regarding student progress, attendance concerns, credit deficiencies, and graduation expectations.
• Participate in summer school staff meetings and collaborate with school leadership to support overall program operations.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Social Work, Connecticut Certification in Social Work (071).

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with New Haven Public Schools graduation and credit recovery procedures.
• Experience supporting at-risk students and diverse student populations.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced summer program environment.