School Counselor

About Our School

East Wake Academy fulfills its mission of maintaining a safe, challenging and creative learning environment. This environment strives to develop character and self-esteem while equipping students with the skills needed for a rigorous curriculum and to thrive in a college preparatory atmosphere producing academic excellence. We are dedicated to instilling the values of academic citizenship by creating relationships with parents, businesses and civic partners. East Wake Academy is committed to building a strong foundation of learning while providing our students the competitive edge to win in tomorrow's world.

Qualifications

• Belief in the mission and vision of the school and a commitment to support East Wake Academy in reaching and maintaining our mission and vision.
• High level of professionalism.
• Bachelor’s degree in school counseling from an accredited college or university, or Bachelor’s degree in equivalent field with add-on school counseling licensure.
• Completion of school counseling internship.

Responsibilities

• Counsels students individually and/or in groups.
• Advises and provides information to parents/guardians and teachers.
• Collects information for special reports from teachers, students and records.
• Assists students filling out application forms for school, financial aid and jobs.
• Writes recommendations on behalf of students for colleges, technical schools, scholarships, special awards and military service.
• Prepares student transcripts for schools, employers, etc.
• Sends out applications, transcripts and recommendations to schools and agencies.
• Serves on individualized education program (IEP) teams when deemed appropriate.
• Assists the Principal in coordinating and administering the testing program at the K4/Middle/Senior Academy.
• Discuss student programs and make recommendations as to what can be done in conjunction with teachers, parents and administration.
• Schedules students in appropriate classes depending on post-secondary plans in conjunction with parents, teachers and administration.
• Works with students on education/vocational post-secondary planning.
• Keeps up to date of current practices in the field of guidance and counseling through attendance at professional conferences/workshops.
• Assists the administration in developing a master schedule and individual student schedules.
• Assists the administration in making arrangements for enrollment in the summer program.
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director that support instructional excellence at East Wake Academy.

Compassion and empathy for patients and students. Possession of a passionate and loving attitude toward all children. Responsiveness; follow-up and follow-through with students, families, and faculty members are essential. Ability to exercise excellent judgment in decision-making. Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities. Experience collaborating with team members and providing constructive and instructive feedback. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

Skills

• Possess a work ethic and personal belief system that aligns with the mission and vision of East Wake Academy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to forge relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and community.
• Demonstrated organizational and technology skills.
• Demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities and guiding investment in people and systems.
• Self-directed with the ability to work both autonomously and in teams.