Graduate Counselor

Student Support Services/Guidance Counselor
Career Academy And Technical School (CATS)
Guidance Counselor
Under the general supervision of the principal, to provide students, parents, administrators, and other teaching staff with information on career and or educational opportunities; and assist students in in grades 6-12 with developing educational and occupational goals and plans based upon comprehension of North Carolina graduation standards.
Essential Performance Responsibilities

Assists students in evaluating students' aptitudes and abilities through the interpretation of individual standardized test scores and other pertinent data, and works with students in developing education and occupation plans consistent with such evaluation.
Assists in the scheduling of classes for online and face-to-face programs.
Assists students with admissions, scholarship and identifying employment opportunities.
Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student's abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with guidance services.
Researches educational and career opportunities, and coordinates with teachers, college and university personnel, resource specialists, and business and community organizations for the purpose of providing information, and making recommendations.
Assists with the registration and orientation students who are new to the school regarding procedures and educational opportunities.
Serves as ready resource to students to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and maturity.
Plans and coordinates field trips to institutions of higher learning, businesses and other organizations related to guidance responsibilities.
Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships with members of institutions of higher learning and the business community.
Assists in the orientation of new teachers, and provides in-service training in guidance.
Collaborates and develops academic plans for iAcademy students in grades 6th-12th in partnership with the students' existing homeschool.
Supports traditional students on campus for career and technical education through collaboration with school counselors at the students' traditional school.
Coordinates with administration and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student's abilities and needs, including students with special needs and to familiarize stakeholders with guidance services.
Serves as a ready resource to students to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and maturity.
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
Equipment
Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.
Travel Requirements
Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
Knowledge of college/university admissions processes, scholarship programs and other educational opportunities.
Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
Works in standard office and school building environments.
Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Job Duties for this position.
North Carolin State Certification as a Guidance Counselor (#______________________).