Aberdeen High School Counselor
Aberdeen High School Counselor
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Job Description
TITLE: High School Guidance Counselor
STATUS: Certified
TERM OF SERVICE: 232 Days
SUPERVISOR: Principal or Assistant Principal
DESCRIPTION: The High School Guidance Counselor is responsible for creating the master
schedule scheduling students academic advising supporting student
transitions to and from the high school and promoting the social
emotional moral and mental growth of high school students.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Duties include but not limited to the following:
Develop an exemplary academic guidance program for the high school
Adhere to monthly data and academic calendar set by the MDE office of Student Strategic Services and Office of Secondary Education counseling department
Maintain the integrity and accuracy of Aberdeens Sam Spectra academic data system
Communicate regularly with parents and students using the district provided tools/apps
Hold orientation meetings with teachers parents and students to explain services
Keep timely and accurate academic records for students and parents including Active Student accounts
Review and ensure that students are scheduled for courses to meet current MDE graduation requirements
Provide both group and individual counseling sessions for all students as appropriate meeting with each cohort at least one time per semester
Facilitate resolution of academic and/or personal problems encountered by students
Assist students in ACT and other entrance exams for college admissions provide vouchers to students
Assist students in making vocational choices and in seeking employment opportunities
Make students aware of financial aid available and assist students in completing FAFSA applications for college scholarships and college entrance
Participate in conferences with parents based on needs of students
Conduct orientation for students making transitions from one level to the next e.g. from junior high to high school or high school to college
Coordinate with teachers to post term grades and verify the accuracy of grades for term
Collaborate with administrators to plan graduation and academic awards programs
Keep cumulative folders current and secure
Create the framework and the individual schedules for teachers and students in SAMs
Perform other duties as assigned by administration
Qualifications
436 Endorsement Required
Aberdeen School District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer and Tobacco/Drug/Gun Free Work Place
Employment Type
Full-Time
