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High School Counselor
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What they do
An Academic or Guidance Counselor provides guidance to students in elementary, middle and high schools to help them succeed academically and socially. Works with school teachers and administrators to address problems that affect student performance, and identifies resources for students and families. Helps high school students to plan academic course work and advises on the college search and application process.
$79,587 / year median in Massachusetts
+12% projected growth
Job Description
School Summary:
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Virtual School (MassCA) is a tuition-free virtual public school district that employs over 200 faculty and staff, serving our diverse population of over 3000 students in Grades K12 representing over 250 cities and towns across Massachusetts. MassCA opened for the 201415 school year with approval by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.Location Assignment:
You are required to work a minimum of 2 (two) days per week for the first 90 school days at the main office inWalpole, MA Position and Responsibilities:
The School Counselor will work with students to provide academic and social emotional support. In our efforts to engage all students and families in our virtual (yet still human) environment, School Counselor will communicate with learning coaches, students, and parents through use of the telephone, interactive presentation software, and other curriculum tools to support a data based school counseling curriculum and ensure student success.The School Counselor will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks:
- Communicate regularly with students on their caseload surrounding issues of academic success, physical/ social-emotional health, goal setting, post graduate planning, student safety/welfare and skill development both in and out of the classroom
- Be an active part of the School Counseling team and specifically collaborate with the counseling department in developing programming and activities relevant to the grade bands needs.
- Support students in instances of child welfare/ mental health concerns and monitor these situations early and often
- Assist students in applications to non-MassCA school settings.
- Ensure that students on IEP and 504 plans are receiving any required school-counseling services
- Develop and implement virtual methods of creating and maintaining a school community
- Other duties as assigned.