Job title: School Counselor
Reports to: Site Director
Classification: Certificated / Exempt
Who We Are: (Organization overview)
We employ a diverse, empathetic, and passionate team who value collaboration, integrity and the desire to be a servant leader. We are committed to excellence and work tirelessly to improve learner outcomes, by empowering learners through Project-Based Learning, Individualized Learning and Social-Emotional Learning. We are committed to being self-directed, participating in ongoing personal and professional development, problem solving, and embracing a growth mindset. With our unwavering commitment to excellence, we are confident that our team will thrive and succeed in all areas of their lives.
The opportunity (Position overview)
Reporting to the Site Director, the School Counselor will be responsible for providing support and direction to learners to help them reach their social, academic, emotional and physical potential. The School Counselor will be responsible for guidance counseling including transition planning and preparing learners for post-secondary success.
What you will do (Duties and responsibilities)
Understand school graduation requirements and parallel entrance requirements for post-secondary institutions.
Establish guidance programs at the school level that provide learner preparation for post-high school options including college, career technical education, regional occupational programs, military careers, apprenticeships and other careers.
Evaluate on a continuous basis the guidance programs being delivered and make or suggest needed modifications.
Help learners become aware of all phases of post-secondary school options.
Be knowledgeable on concurrent enrollment options.
Sign concurrent enrollment forms for learners as needed.
Sign and create work permits for learners as needed.
Organize and maintain college and career catalogs, brochures, handbooks, and other appropriate resource materials.
Coordinate and implement dissemination of information to learners, parents, and community members pertaining to the college admissions process.
Maintain learner records regarding post-secondary plans.
Help learners gain an awareness of interests and abilities.
Facilitate learners’ understanding of test construction and help learners and families interpret educational test data.
Coordinate field trips to college campuses and visits by college representatives.
Coordinate administration of PSAT, SAT I and II, and ACT tests.
Coordinate and administer school and community scholarships.
Collaborate with the school and local community in scholarship fundraising efforts.
Facilitate family workshops and assistance in the processing of learners forms and applications for financial aid.
Work closely with the Registrar on receiving, entering and sending transcripts.
Maintain professional competence through participation in professional development activities provided by the school and self-selected professional growth activities.
Maintain and add new courses to the course catalog in Pathways.
Submit new courses to UC Doorways when applicable.
Regularly review 4 year plans to ensure learners are on track to graduate on time.
Create resource materials and timelines of important high school milestones to educate families/stakeholders.
Other responsibilities
Be self-directed by taking initiative and responsibility for your work.
Work in a collaborative, team based and innovative environment.
Commit to Excellence by seeking ways to improve and exceed expectations or Commit to excellence by seeking to raise the bar for self and team.
Prioritize the growth and needs of the team, lead by example, and foster a supportive work environment.
High level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness.
Approach problems and challenges with a human-centered creative mindset, seeks to understand, develops multiple solutions to find the best answer.
Helps create a positive culture by being committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion promoting ethical behavior and social responsibility within the workplace.
Be authentic, own your strengths and weaknesses, ask for help when needed, be honest and transparent in your communications, working towards common goals that are meaningful to you and the team.
Represent iLEAD and the school in which work in a positive and professional manner in all interactions and communications.
Pursue continuous improvement and maintain professional competence through seeking out opportunities to develop new knowledge skills and perspectives. This includes participation in professional development activities offered and self-selected professional growth activities
Perform other responsibilities as defined by the designated supervisor.
Essential functions
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills exchanging information, both verbal and written. (In Person/Telephone/Computer)
Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
Adjusting or moving objects up to 30 pounds in all directions.
Vehicle operation for transportation purposes between worksites.
Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
May encounter outdoor elements (>90)/(<60) temperatures, precipitation and/or wind.
Ability to work in situations involving the need to make informed and quick decisions.
Ability to train and delegate as needed in mentoring situations.
Reading detailed documentation and analyzing data sets.
Writing professionally both by hand and utilizing computer software.
Speak in public settings, including virtual collaborations with more than one person.
Ability to work well independently and with others.
Very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness.
Thrive in a collaborative, team based and fast-paced environment.
Be passionate and supportive of mission and vision as well as have a strong desire to make a difference for the future of all iLEAD Schools.
Dealing and navigating professionally through high-stress situations.
What you will bring (Qualifications)
Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Psychology or a related field required.
Pupil Personnel Services credential with a specialization in School Counseling is required.
Work well with children and communicate effectively.
Exercise tact, patience, kindness and positive attitude.
Must possess and maintain a standard of moral character and behavior to serve as an effective role model for learners.
Ability to problem solve and multi-task.
Ability to cooperate successfully as a member of a team.
Maintain confidentiality of learners and their records.
Demonstrated capability to maintain effective relationships in a team oriented environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
Very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness.
Thrive in a collaborative, team based and fast-paced environment.
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iLEAD California is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering diversity within its staff.
iCA promotes equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. In doing so, we comply with local, state, and federal laws and regulations to ensure an equal employment opportunity for everyone. We don’t discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, military service obligation, veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. Our policies and personnel practices are intended to ensure that all of us are treated equally with regard to recruiting, hiring, and advancement, and our decisions on employment are made to further the principle of equal employment opportunities for employees.
