High School Guidance Counselor

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High School Guidance Counselor JobID:

13981

Position Type:

CURRICULUM

SUPPORT/ School Counselor Date Posted:

5/12/2026

Location:

Tara High A high school guidance counselor provides comprehensive academic, career, and personal/social counseling to students in grades 9-12 to promote academic success and emotional well-being. They help students create educational plans, select classes, apply to colleges or training programs, and address social/behavioral issues that interfere with school performance.

Key Responsibilities Academic Advising:

Assist students with scheduling, maintaining academic records, interpreting standardized tests (SAT, ACT, AP), and developing strategies for academic improvement.

College & Career Planning:

Guide students in exploring career paths, selecting colleges, completing applications, and securing financial aid or scholarships.

Personal/Social Counseling:

Provide individual or small group counseling on issues like stress, anxiety, bullying, and conflict resolution.

Crisis Intervention:

Act as a first responder for student mental health crises to ensure safety and provide appropriate intervention.

Collaboration:

Collaborate with parents, teachers, and administrators to support student success and address behavioral issues.

Referrals:

Connect families with outside agencies for more intensive mental health services.

Required Skills and Qualifications Education:

Degree in school counseling or school psychology.

Certification:

State-specific certification or licensure to be a school counselor.

Communication:

Strong interpersonal skills for working with diverse populations.

Data Management:

Proficiency in monitoring student data to track progress. Common Performance Targets 80/20

Rule:

Many schools expect counselors to spend at least 80% of their time providing direct and indirect services to students.

Preventative Support:

Implementing programs that foster a positive school climate and reduce dropout rates. Working Conditions Environment is usually a school office setting. Responsibilities include 50% sitting, 25% walking, and 25% standing, with some sedentary work involved. Email To A Friend Print Version Postings current as of 5/13/2026 2:20:06 AM CST. Powered by Aspex Solutions

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