School Guidance Counselor

Guidance Counselor

Assists students in evaluating their aptitudes and abilities through the use of teacher comments, interpretation of individual standardized test scores and other pertinent data. Assists students in course selections and the scheduling process. Assists in making arrangements for enrollment in summer school programs to make up noted deficiencies. Provides students with college financial aid/scholarship resources and assists with college selection (High School). Consulting Serves as a consultant to the faculty concerning matters related to guidance services. Provides information and prepares recommendations to colleges for admissions and scholarships as well as to potential employers and other agencies for assigned students. Evaluate Works with students in evolving educational and career plans in terms of such evaluation. Participates in follow-up studies of former students for the purpose of improving services and evaluating the effectiveness of the educational program being offered by the school. Contributes to the evaluation of current curriculum offerings. Assessment Assists in the administration of state-mandated and CSUSA assessment programs. Reviews and interprets results of assessment programs for assigned students and utilizes results for counseling purposes. Procedure Provides new students with an orientation and information relative to school procedures, curriculum and extra-curricular opportunities. Serves as a resource person for administration in matters relating to students and guidance services; provides thorough and timely reports, data, etc. as requested by administration. Support Strives to establish cooperative relations and makes a reasonable effort to communicate with parents when necessary and appropriate. Serves as a resource for information regarding the educational program, activities and services of the school. Works to prevent students from dropping out of school and assists those that do in finding alternative educational programs. Planning Participates in planning and implementing programs which contribute to a smooth transition between grade levels and/or to post-secondary education, which may include orientation programs for students and parents. Performance Provides individual counseling sessions for assigned students in dealing with their personal needs as they affect school performance, as well as their educational and career plans.

Qualifications and Skills

Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward the position and the mission of the company; support the company's values in the strategic areas of academic excellence, operational performance, superior culture, and financial health and growth, as outlined in the Employee Handbook. Has strong time management & organizational skills and the ability to prioritize effectively and complete work with little supervision within agreed timeline. Has the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, students, parents, the community, and administrative staff. Possesses excellent communication skills: Oral (including presentations), Written, Interpersonal (active listening), Negotiating and Influencing. Effective communication skills.

• Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward the position and the mission of the company; support the company's values in the strategic areas of academic excellence, operational performance, superior culture, and financial health and growth, as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Has strong time management & organizational skills and the ability to prioritize effectively and complete work with little supervision within agreed timeline.
• Has the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, students, parents, the community, and administrative staff. As unique situations present themselves, the employee must be sensitive to corporate needs, employee goodwill, and the public image.
• Possesses excellent communication skills: Oral (including presentations), Written, Interpersonal (active listening), Negotiating and Influencing.
• Has the ability to be at work consistently, to be on time, to follow instructions, to respond to management direction and to solicit feedback to improve performance.
• Demonstrates proficient experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Student Information System (SIS) and email communications.
• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Strives consistently to implement best practices and positive character education.
• Has the ability to demonstrate flexible and creative management of disciplinary issues.
• Has the ability to provide a supportive role to the Principal.
• Possesses detailed knowledge of Federal, State, and local requirements for K-12 schools and charter school law.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent.
• Possession of valid certification for Guidance Counselor.
• Minimum three (3) years' experience of successful teaching or counseling services.
• Successful results of criminal and employment background check.
• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Strives to research, evaluate, and implement best practices.
• Effective communication skills.
• Commitment to company values.
• Such alternatives to the above requirements as CSUSA may find appropriate and acceptable.
• May perform other duties assigned.

Work Environment

• Usual school working conditions.
• May be noisy during high student traffic.

Physical Demands

• No physical exertion required.
• Somewhat stressful due to frequent student activity.
• Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.

FLSA Overtime Category

Job is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.