Long-Term Sub - Counselor

Messmer High SchoolMilwaukee, WI
Onsite

About The Position

To provide a comprehensive guidance and counseling program designed to address the social, emotional, educational and occupational needs of all Messmer High School students.

Requirements

  • Master’s Degree in Guidance & Counseling with School Counseling Endorsement for the state of Wisconsin.

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 Honors Assembly & Senior Honors Program, Graduation, opportunities for student enrichment and/or remediation, scholarship opportunities and parent informational programs.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Facilitating small groups for individual students with identified, common needs.
  • Scheduling and holding both personalized and small group sessions that align to MHS Academic Career Planning calendar.
  • Conferring with individual students who have experienced a death in the family or serious illness and notification of their teachers.
  • Working with teachers to better help them understand students with physical or emotional challenges.
  • Referring students and parents/guardians to appropriate school and community resources.
  • Participating in, coordinating, and conducting activities which contribute to the effective implementation of the high school component of the 9-12 guidance curriculum.
  • Evaluating and revising the building guidance and counseling program.
  • Continuing personal professional growth and development.
  • Managing the AP Program with regards to registration, testing schedule, communication, and efficient implementation.
  • Other duties as assigned by the administration.
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