School Counselor - Full Time

Job Classification: Certified ExemptSupervised by: Principal Vice Principal or designeePrimary Function The primary function of this position is to develop and manage a comprehensive school counseling program in a unique school environment. The School Counselor will use the majority of the time providing direct services such as academic guidance individual student planning graduation planning college/career readiness preventative and responsive services. School counselors work to maximize student success promoting access and equity for all students.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesAbility to work as a team to accomplish iSucceeds mission/goals and carry out Strategic Plan priorities relevant to your roleFollows the Idaho Code of Ethics for education professionalsResponsible for academic scheduling and individual graduation/promotion planning for students quarterly/semester/term in caseloadReview students academic progress working with both teachers and students to ensure successful achievement within an online environmentReview students transcripts to ensure proper class placementCommunicate and meet with students and families digitally and in person as needed in a timely manner in conjunction with term tasks and deadlinesProvide services to students that will assist them in achieving their educational vocational and personal/social needs and goalsAssist all students with managing emotions and applying interpersonal skillsProvide career counseling for secondary grades and provide information on postsecondary education and scholarships relative to their grade level and goalsRefer students and their parents to community agencies programs or specialists as appropriateManagement and collaboration with the Counseling team/staff on department programs such as state assessments 8th grade promotion college placement coordination credit by proficiency dual enrollment Advanced Opportunities college/career opportunities McKinney Vento 504s etcAssists and collaborates as needed in preparation for promotion/graduation ceremonies testing or other program logisticsTravel as needed statewide as applicable for mandatory testing proctoring and School Orientation to deliver hardware/provide technology support and Quarterly onboarding in person in Boise with students/familiesAttend information sessions/student events in the regional area in which you reside as needed in accordance with annual procedures.Summer school assignment will be on rotation of staff each year with an additional contract/pay providedOther duties as assignedKnowledge and SkillsEvidence of the willingness and ability to comply with the standards for ethical and professional performance established by the Idaho State Board of Education and with willingness and ability to comply with the statutes established by the Idaho State Legislature applicable to certified education professionals and the educational setting.Ability to exemplify iSucceeds Core Values in work performanceExcellent interpersonal skills written communications and phone etiquette in communicating with difficult individuals while maintaining composureTechnologically proficient in Google applications Microsoft Office applications video conferencing school information and learning management systemsAbility to have regular and predictable attendance with duties meetings and school events.Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with students parents staff and the general publicAbility to work under pressure pay attention to detail and meet deadlinesAbility to maintain professional confidentiality Organizational skills including ability to prioritize work and handle multiple tasks simultaneouslyAbility to keep and maintain accurate and detailed reports and recordsAbility to work in a culturally diverse environmentEducation & ExperienceMasters Degree RequiredValid Pupil Personnel Certificate from the State of Idaho Positive consideration of additional language fluency skills in addition to English23 years related experience or training preferredProvide appropriate proof of residency in the State of Idaho unless otherwise approved by the Board of DirectorAcceptable results from required fingerprint/background checks.