School Counselor [School Counselor K-6, School Counselor 7-12; School Counselor PK-12]

Job Description

DEPARTMENT: Academics

JOB TITLE: School Counselor (K-5) (6-8) (9-12)

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Director of Guidance and Pupil Services

JOB GOAL:

School Counselors are dedicated to helping students meet their personal, social, educational, and career needs. School Counselors at PA Cyber offer a variety of support services including social/emotional assistance, academic support, as well as career and post-secondary preparations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree

• Master’s Degree in school counseling

• Active and Valid Pennsylvania Certification in School Counseling

• Child Abuse Clearance; Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check; and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Clearance

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Appraise the abilities, interests, and characteristics of students by using assessments, records, interviews, and professional sources while assessing their needs for assistance, such as individual/group counseling, tutoring and/or outside referrals.

• Assist with the coordination of PSAT, SAT, ACT and any other placement or career assessment testing.

• Confer with parents/guardians, teachers, staff, and administration to resolve behavioral and academic issues.

• Prepare upperclassmen for life after high school by advising and assisting in career, college, scholarship, financial aid and employment searches.

• Member of the Student Assistance Program, aiding in the prevention, identification, and intervention for students with identified needs that may affect school performance and healthy development.

• Be familiar with crisis response protocols as well as having the ability and knowledge to collaborate with outside agencies.

• Complete college applications, as well as review transcripts, to ensure that students meet graduation requirements, college entrance requirements, and write letters of recommendation.

• Instruct individuals in career development techniques including job search, application strategies, resume writing, and interview skills.

• Ability to learn and navigate current technologies essential to the position.

• Conduct state-wide workshops to improve student academic, personal/social, and career goals. Workshops range from character development and leadership to college readiness.

• Perform any additional duties deemed necessary by the Director of Guidance and Pupil Services