Guidance Counselor


Job Details

Duties

To guide and counsel individuals and groups of students through the development of educational and career plans, which may include:

* Meeting with students whose names appear on the low grade list for each marking period and, if appropriate, formulating a plan of action for success involving the student and the parent; 2. Planning and/or promoting programs which enhance the academic, social or emotional growth of students, e.g., Curriculum Fair, Career Fair, Underclass Honors Assembly & Senior Honors Program, Graduation, opportunities for student enrichment and/or remediation, scholarship opportunities and parent informational programs

* Meeting with seniors once each semester and mailing updates on their graduation status to their parents

* Working with students who have discipline, attendance and academic problems and are referred by teachers, parents or administrators

* Ensuring that students are aware of requirements for graduation and college admission

* Guiding each student to choose courses consistent with his/her interests, abilities and career plans

* Helping students develop post-secondary educational plans in accordance with their interests, abilities and career plans

* Assisting students with the completion of college admissions applications

* Organizing and promoting standardized assessment opportunities and interpreting test results to students and/or parents on request

* Assisting the principal in the preparation of diploma lists and identification of honor graduates in preparation for the Honors Program and Graduation

* Assuring that appropriate, accurate information is maintained in each student's permanent, cumulative record

* Making necessary schedule changes for individual students that are both appropriate for their abilities and aligned with their educational and career plans.

* To facilitate small groups for individual students with identified, common needsTo consult with and serve as a resource for students, staff and parents regarding developmental needs of students, which may include:

* Identification and referral of students for Child Study Meetings

* Creation and oversight of Section 504 plans

* Active participation in Special Education meetings

* To evaluate and revise the building guidance and counseling program

* To assist in the development of a District Assessment Program and the interpretation of testing and assessment results related to career guidance

* To continue personal professional growth and development

* Other duties as assigned by the administration

Qualifications

Master's Degree in Guidance & Counseling.

To implement the high school curriculum of Gardner South-Wilmington High School Comprehensive Guidance Program.

Salary/Benefits

Per Contract

How to Apply

Please email Letter of Interest, Resume, and Three Letters of Recommendation.

Email Address

...@gswhs73.org

School District

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Job Posting Date

1/23/2024

Start Date

N/A





 Illinois Association Of School

 07/01/2024

 Gardner,IL