Academic Counselor

Columbia Heights Public Schools•Columbia Heights, MN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Columbia Heights Public Schools is accepting applications for a licensed academic counselor to work at Columbia Heights High School starting August 2026. The Academic Counselor will work collaboratively with administrators, teachers, families, and community partners to support students' academic achievement, postsecondary planning, social-emotional development, and overall well-being.

Requirements

Appropriately licensed by MDE; MN School Counselor License
Experience working in a multi cultural setting and with diverse groups of people preferred.
Alternatives to the qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable will also be considered.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a multi cultural setting and with diverse groups of people

Responsibilities

Monitor student academic progress and graduation requirements.
Help support and collaborate in building a master schedule.
Develop individualized graduation plans with students and families.
Assist students with course selection, schedule changes, and four-year planning.
Identify students who are academically at risk and coordinate interventions.
Analyze academic data to improve student achievement and increase graduation rates.
Collaborate with teachers and intervention teams to develop support plans for students.
Guide students through college, career, military, apprenticeship, and workforce planning.
Assist students with college admissions, scholarship opportunities, FAFSA completion, and financial aid resources.
Coordinate college representative visits, career exploration opportunities, and career fairs.
Support students in exploring Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways.
Assist students with letters of recommendation and postsecondary application processes.
Provide short-term individual and small-group counseling.
Assist students experiencing academic, social, emotional, or behavioral concerns.
Make referrals to community agencies and mental health resources when appropriate.
Support crisis response efforts as part of the school's student support team.
Promote resilience, wellness, attendance, and student engagement.
Develop strong relationships with families from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Communicate regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress and available resources.
Participate in conferences, student support meetings, and family engagement activities.
Connect families with community resources that remove barriers to student success.
Serve as an active member of the school's Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), Child Study Team, and Student Support Team.
Collaborate with administrators, teachers, special education staff, EL staff, social workers, psychologists, and community partners.
Support schoolwide initiatives related to creating a master schedule, attendance, graduation, student engagement, and school climate.
Participate in professional learning communities and ongoing professional development.