Guidance Counselor

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Education, preferred. 2. Possess or be eligible to possess an Indiana License in guidance and counseling all grades. 3. Possess the ability to work effectively with students, parents, teachers, staff and administration. 4. Have good written and oral communication skills. 5. Familiar with developing a master school schedule and scheduling of students, preferred. 6. Familiar with the IDOE Graduation Pathways/Seal requirements. 7. Must understand and have respect for

CONFIDENTIALITY

of information.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Listen to students' concerns regarding social, academic, or personal circumstances. Assist students in the decision-making process, both educational and personal. Organizes and maintains all written/computer records for all students, grades 5-12, including special needs records. Responsible for student scheduling for classes each spring and for students new to the school. Assists with and interprets state testing programs. Actively seeks to enable students to pursue post-secondary education through information, 4-year planning sessions, newsletters, meetings, and individual conferences. Provides individual and group financial aid information through meetings, newsletters for parents, and individual conferences. Responsible for dissemination of career information related to entering the workforce. Conducts individual, personal counseling. Follows up with students and parents after grades are distributed. Organizes all scholarship information, publishes newsletters, and plans and conducts the honors program for seniors. Refers students to outside agencies when needed. Maintains strict confidentiality of students Other duties assigned by the principal.