High School Counselor

Vanguard Classical SchoolAurora, CO
Onsite

About The Position

Vanguard Classical School is seeking a passionate High School Counselor to join their team in Colorado. This role is crucial in guiding students through academic planning, career exploration, and social-emotional development. The counselor will assist students with course schedules, graduation requirements, college admissions, and personal challenges, serving as a key liaison between students, parents, teachers, and external opportunities like concurrent enrollment. The school emphasizes a rigorous education based on the Core Knowledge Curriculum Sequence, taught in a classical style. The school operates on a four-day week schedule.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Attend all Aurora Public Schools required training.
  • Provide documented evidence of identity and eligibility to work in the United States.
  • Successful completion of the required criminal background clearance process.

Nice To Haves

  • Familiarity with Infinite Campus is a plus.
  • Problem-solving, compassion, and communication skills are necessary.

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 as 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.
  • Counsel and educate 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.
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