School Guidance Counselor
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Job Location:
Oxford, CT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Overview
The High School Counselor serves as a key support for students in academic planning social and emotional development and college/career readiness. The counselor collaborates with administrators teachers families and community partners to ensure that students are supported in achieving success and are prepared for life after graduation. The role requires adherence to the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) counseling standards and ethical guidelines.
Primary Responsibilities
Academic and Graduation Planning
Guide students in course selection to ensure progress toward graduation requirements established by MDE.
- Monitors requirements for graduation.
Monitor academic performance and collaborate with staff to address student needs.
Coordinate scheduling enrollment changes and student placement decisions.
Assist with the development and maintenance of student Individual Success Plans including graduation endorsements (Traditional Academic ROTC Career & Technical Distinguished).
College and Career Readiness
Provide support for post-secondary planning: college applications military pathways technical training programs apprenticeships and workforce connections.
Coordinate college/career fairs recruiter visits and financial aid workshops.
Assist students and families with FAFSA completion and scholarship opportunities.
Student Support Services
Provide short-term individual and small-group counseling related to academic social emotional or behavioral concerns.
Recognize when students require additional mental health support and collaborate with appropriate service providers.
Participate in student support teams and respond to crisis interventions as needed.
Assessment and Data Coordination
Assist with state testing coordination and support student preparation including ACT PSAT AP planning and WorkKeys awareness.
Utilize academic attendance and behavioral data to pinpoint student needs and monitor progress.
Communication and Collaboration
Maintain regular communication with families regarding their students progress and any concerns.
Serve as a liaison between the school and external agencies when appropriate.
Collaborate with teachers administrators and district personnel to foster a safe and supportive school climate.
Other Assigned Duties by Principal
Qualifications
Valid Mississippi Educator License with the Guidance Counselor (436) endorsement (required).
Masters Degree in School Counseling from an accredited institution.
Knowledge of Mississippi graduation pathways endorsement requirements and accountability measures.
Strong interpersonal skills professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with students families and staff.
- If the candidate has no school counseling experience the candidate must have successfully completed an internship program.
Work Environment
School-based with frequent interaction with students parents and faculty.
May require participation in evening events (e.g. parent meetings college nights scheduling conferences).
- 220 Day Contract.
Evaluation
Performance will be evaluated in accordance with district policy and the Mississippi Educator Professional Growth System for School Counselors.
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Organizational skills
- Classroom Management
- Behavioral Health
- Classroom Experience
- Mediation Experience
- Special Education
- Conflict Management
- Teaching
- Experience with Children
- Public Speaking
- Word Processing
