Counselor

REX AND MARGARET FORTUNE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION•Elk Grove, CA

7d•$60,000 - $70,000

About The Position

To implement the high school curriculum of the “Fortune Early College High School” Comprehensive Guidance Program; to guide and counsel individuals and groups of students through the development of educational and career plans.

Requirements

Proficient skills in keyboarding, word processing, and file maintenance
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Basic math skills
Ability to use a personal computer and software to develop spreadsheets and databases, and do word processing
Bachelor’s Degree (Master's Preferred)
A Valid Pupil Personnel Services Certificate
CLEARANCES Criminal Justice/Fingerprint Clearance
TB Clearance

Responsibilities

Meeting with students whose names appear on the low grade list for each marking period, and if appropriate, formulating a plan of action for success involving the student and the parent
Planning and/or promoting programs which enhance the academic, social, or emotional growth of students, e.g., Curriculum Fair, Career Fair, Underclass Meeting with seniors once each semester and mailing updates on their graduation status to their parents
Working with students who have discipline, attendance, and academic problems and are referred by teachers, parents, or administrators
Ensuring that students are aware of requirements for graduation and college admission, as well as any NCAA requirements that may be necessary for athletic participation
Guiding each student to choose courses consistent with his/her interests, abilities, and career plans
Helping students develop post-secondary educational plans in accordance with their interests, abilities, and career plans
Assisting students with the completion of college admissions applications
Organizing and promoting standardized assessment opportunities and interpreting test results to students and/or parents on request
Assisting the principal in the preparation of diploma lists and identification of honor graduates in preparation for the Senior Honors Program and Graduation.
Assuring that appropriate, accurate information is maintained in each student’s permanent, cumulative record Making necessary schedule changes for individual students that are both appropriate for their abilities and aligned with their educational and career plans.
To facilitate small groups for individual students with identified, common needs at Fortune Early College High School.
To consult with and serve as a resource for students, staff, and parents regarding the developmental needs of students, which may include: Identification and referral of students for Child Study Meetings; Creation and oversight of Section 504 plans; Active participation in Special Education meetings Conference with individual students who have experienced a death in the family or serious illness, and notification of their teachers. Work with teachers to better help them understand students with physical or emotional challenges.
To refer students and parents/guardians to appropriate school and community resources
To participate in, coordinate, and conduct activities which contribute to the effective implementation of the high school component of the K-12 guidance curriculum
To evaluate and revise the building guidance and counseling program
To assist in the development of a District Assessment Program and the interpretation of testing and assessment results related to career guidance, and to continue personal professional growth and development.
Other duties as assigned by the administration