Ohio Department of Education - Dayton, OH

posted about 1 month ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Dayton, OH

About the position

School counselors will facilitate student growth and success by providing intervention along with preventative and responsive services that address students' academic, career, and personal/social needs according to the Comprehensive School Counseling Plan.

Responsibilities

  • Provides guidance and information for students about academic, career and personal-social concerns.
  • Provides direct services to students with a preventive, intervention, and responsive focus.
  • Creates, updates, and maintains Student Success Plans for students.
  • Implements the approved Comprehensive School Counseling Plan.
  • Keeps up-to-date on current school counseling trends and research by using the American School Counseling Association as a guide to determine best practices within the Professional School Counseling profession.
  • Disseminates information regarding career technical education and career opportunities.
  • Remains up-to-date on changing job-entry skill requirements and changing technologies in business and industry.
  • Serves as an advocate for the needs of the student.
  • Assists in resolving students' concerns to ensure resolution toward corrective action.
  • Assists students in transition to higher education or employment.
  • Assesses the Comprehensive School Counseling Plan by gathering data, analyzing data to determine effectiveness, and make modifications to the plan as determined by need.
  • Maintains adequate cumulative records on students.
  • Maintains accurate records and submits reports on time.
  • Interviews students and then reviews the data to provide input on ways to improve retention rates.
  • Meets with students to address student concerns related to retention.
  • Assists with the development of the master schedule to ensure students' needs are met.
  • Communicates with parents, students, and other stakeholders about graduation requirements, program options and post-secondary planning.
  • Works cooperatively with the administration on state assessments.
  • Reviews mid-term grades, report cards and state testing with students and keeps students and parents informed about credit deficiencies.
  • Consults with teachers, administration, and other stakeholders regarding student concerns and successes.
  • Facilitates IAT (Intervention Assistance Team) meetings for students.
  • Helps students be aware and apply for scholarships, financial aid and ACT testing dates.
  • Reports suspected child abuse and/or neglect to civil authorities as required by law.
  • Coordinates admission counselor/recruiter visits.
  • Maintains up to date scholarship and financial aid information.
  • Provides consultation services and professional development to teachers, administrators, and other pupil service personnel to increase student success in coordination with administration.
  • Maintains current reference/career informational materials.
  • Serves as a key resource in academic advising.
  • Assists with programs where students are eligible to earn college credit while in high school.

Requirements

  • Master's Degree.
  • Previous experience in classroom setting and counseling preferred.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Strong organizational and technology skills to support Comprehensive School Counseling Plan goals.
  • Hold a valid Ohio Educator's licensure appropriate for position.
  • Must pass a criminal background check.
  • Hold a valid Ohio Driver's License.
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