School Counselor / Cheshire High School

About the Role

An exciting opportunity for an individual with excellent interpersonal skills, high energy level, creativity, and the ability to work with high school students. The candidate will display teamwork, commitment, and a desire to be part of a dynamic school counseling team.

Responsibilities

• Work with all school counselors, staff, and administrators in implementing career development and college readiness activities with students in grades 9-12.
• Coordinate and oversee opportunities from in-person or virtual Job Shadow Day experiences to organizing and attending the high school College Fair/Post-Secondary Fair.
• Ensure students are meeting all graduation requirements and coordinate the Mastery-based Performance Assessment experience for students.
• Create and implement developmental guidance curriculum for high school students.
• Provide academic counseling on an individual and group basis.
• Register and orient students.
• Assist in the administration of standardized testing.
• Identify and assist students with academic concerns.
• Contribute to the SRBI process in supporting students with academic and behavioral needs.
• Provide support and understanding of the needs of special education students, 504 students, and participate in PPTs to develop student program modifications.

Requirements

• Connecticut Teaching Certificate #068.

Pay

In accordance with the Agreement Between Cheshire Board of Education and the Education Association of Cheshire.