Attleboro Community Academy Guidance Counselor (Grades 7-12)

Attleboro Public Schools•Attleboro, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Attleboro Public Schools are committed to recruiting and retaining an effective, diverse, and culturally competent staff. We strive to create an inclusive work environment that fosters respect and dignity for all. This role is for a Guidance Counselor at Attleboro Community Academy, serving students in grades 7-12.

Requirements

Demonstrates knowledge and use of pertinent technologies, social media and computer programs such as ASPEN, Naviance, and Google experience is preferred.
Participates in team meetings, including but not limited to 504 or Special Education team meetings.
Engages in community outreach including contacts with college admissions offices for outgoing students and middle/high schools for incoming students.
Classroom teaching responsibilities related to the school’s guidance curriculum (MYCAP, etc).

Nice To Haves

Experience working in Alternative Education is preferred.
7D license is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists students and families in developing students’ high school educational plans.
Assists students and families with all facets of college and post-secondary planning.
Develops the building’s schedule with team recommendations.
Schedule each student based upon educational plans.
Services the needs of transfer students.
Ensures transcripts are accurate.
Establishes and maintains positive and ongoing communication with administration, teachers, families, and the community through various means.
Meets with students, families, and team to plan for the students’ success in the following areas: personal, academic, career/vocational, and college planning.
Formulates intervention plans for students.
Supports school-wide initiatives.
Demonstrates knowledge and use of pertinent technologies, social media and computer programs such as ASPEN, Naviance, and Google experience is preferred.
Participates in team meetings, including but not limited to 504 or Special Education team meetings.
Engages in community outreach including contacts with college admissions offices for outgoing students and middle/high schools for incoming students.
Classroom teaching responsibilities related to the school’s guidance curriculum (MYCAP, etc).
Performs other responsibilities as deemed appropriate and assigned by ACA Administration.