School Counselor

York School District One•York, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The School Counselor will be responsible for a variety of tasks aimed at enhancing student success. This includes composing reports, coordinating with various stakeholders, counseling students and parents, developing special programs, monitoring student progress, preparing applications, presenting information, researching program eligibility, scheduling classes, and supervising assigned programs. The role also involves performing other duties as assigned by the principal to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the department. The terms of employment, including salary and work year, will be established by the Board, and performance will be evaluated according to the Board's policy.

Requirements

South Carolina certification as required for the position or eligible for appropriate certification
Bachelor's Degree
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Evidence of successful work with teachers
Proficiency with technology

Nice To Haves

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may find appropriate and acceptable

Responsibilities

Composes a wide variety of materials (e.g., quantity reports, student activities, correspondence, Audits) for the documentation of activities, providing written reference and/or conveying information.
Coordinates with teachers, college and university personnel, resource specialists, and/or community (e.g., service clubs, courts, child protective services) to provide/receive requested information and/or making recommendations.
Counsels students, parents, and guardians to enhance student success in school.
Develops a variety of special programs (e.g., career night, financial aid workshops) for the purpose of providing information to assist students in the successful transition from high school to career, training, and/or continuing education.
Monitors students’ progress to identify issues and take appropriate action for increasing student success.
Prepares applications for students (e.g., scholarships, college, financial aid) to ensure completion of application processes within designated time frames.
Presents information (e.g., budget overviews, accounting processes, distribution formulas) for the purpose of gaining feedback and ensuring adherence to established internal controls.
Researches program eligibility requirements (e.g., financial aid, college eligibility) to provide up-to-date and accurate counsel to students.
Schedules student classes to secure appropriate placement to meet their graduation and college eligibility requirements.
Supervises assigned programs (e.g., scholarships, peer counseling, special education, ESL) for monitoring performance, providing professional growth, and achieving overall curriculum objectives.
Performs other duties as assigned by the principal to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the department.