High School Counselor

Vanguard Classical School•Aurora, CO

3d•$70,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Vanguard Classical School is seeking a passionate High School Counselor to join their dynamic team. This role is crucial in nurturing students' academic, career, and social-emotional development. The school, located in Colorado, emphasizes a rigorous education using the Core Knowledge Curriculum Sequence in a classical style. The counselor will guide students through academic planning, course selection, graduation requirements, college admissions, and personal challenges, serving as a liaison between students, parents, teachers, and external opportunities like concurrent enrollment.

Requirements

Desire and ability to work with students at the various age levels with diverse backgrounds and levels of ability toward accomplishing their educational and career readiness goals.
Ability to organize tasks and manage time to meet many and varied deadlines.
Communicate effectively with students, parents, school administrators and other staff, including the ability to discuss topics which may be sensitive.
Working familiarly with student assessment tools, especially in evaluating and interpreting standardized test results.
Knowledge in educational software.
Master's Degree in School Counseling/Guidance.
Meet the state certification/licensure standards.
Fulfill continuing education requirements.
Minimum of 1 year of school counseling.
Understanding and familiarity with computer applications and Microsoft Office applications/Google suite.
Problem-solving, compassion, and communication skills are necessary.
Attend all Aurora Public Schools required training.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Infinite Campus is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist students with course selection, credit recovery, GPA tracking, and ensure they meet all high school graduation requirements.
Act as a liaison between military, career, and collegiate recruiters. Act a facilitator to support area college visits and tours.
Guide students through post-secondary planning, including trade schools, military options, and 4-year university tracks. Help with interest inventories, college searches, financial aid (FAFSA), and writing recommendation letters.
Assist students in understanding and overcoming academic problems.
Counseling and educating students individually, and in groups in the areas of course selections and their impacts.
Provide group or individual counseling to address the college and career needs of students and their families.
Evaluate students' academic/career plans and assist them in setting realistic goals.
Consult with families and staff to highlight students' needs and discuss strategies necessary for improved social and academic performance.
Plan and organize classroom counseling sessions to address career and academic issues among students.
Develop and implement school counseling programs effective in meeting students' needs for Career and college readiness.
Prepare students for transition to higher institutions, careers, and colleges.
Ensure school college and readiness curriculum meets the academic and developmental needs of students.
Organize seminars to educate students, parents, and staff on college and career readiness.
Listen to students' concerns and offer recommendations effective in addressing academic or and offer recommendations effective in resolving such issues.
Guide and support school staff in implementing school advisory programs.
Assist students in writing applications for scholarships, college, and jobs.
Responsible for the development of student schedules and transcript adjustments.
Support K-12 Principal in the development of master schedules for high school.
Maintain and execute the highest level of confidentiality according to FERPA Laws.
Maintain and execute the role as a Mandatory Reporter as required by law.