High School Counselor

Normandy Schools Collaborative is seeking a High School Counselor to support our senior students as they transition from high school to their post-secondary paths. The counselor will provide academic guidance, college and career counseling, social and emotional support, and assist seniors with the college application process.
Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individualized and group counseling to senior students on academic, career, and personal issues.
• Support and assist with college and career planning, including college applications, scholarships, financial aid, and job readiness.
• Develop and present workshops and seminars on topics such as college selection, application essay writing, financial aid, and career exploration.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and administrators to monitor student progress and implement strategies to ensure academic success.
• Guide students in course selection and graduation requirements, ensuring they meet all necessary qualifications.
• Address and provide support for social and emotional challenges faced by students, connecting them with resources as needed.
• Organize college fairs, visits, and information sessions to support students in exploring their post-secondary options.
• Maintain accurate records of counseling sessions, student progress, and interventions.
• Stay informed about trends in college admissions, career pathways, and best practices in high school counseling.
• Promote a positive and inclusive school environment that fosters the success of all students.

• Assists in the preparation of written reports that are required by the local school system and/or the Missouri Education Agency.
• Assists in helping the students to better understand themselves, their community and their parents.
• Works toward improving morale and aids in teaching by helping teachers to know and better understand the student.
• Assists the student in learning to make wise decisions, which will affect the student's future.
• Assists in the arrangement of teacher parent conferences and shall further assist the parents in an understanding of their children's aptitudes, abilities, interest, attitudes, and development as related to educational planning and growth.
• Assists students with social and academic problems, such as, problems evidenced by excessive absences, problems as a result of failing grades, delinquency, disciplinary reports, and drug and health problems.
  Assists in orientation programs.
• Shall be responsible for classroom guidance activities.
• Participates in admissions, review, and dismissal (ARD) meeting when appropriate.
• Participates in development of standardized testing program.
• Coordinates administration of standardized tests.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent and/or building principal.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of counseling procedures, student appraisal, and career development.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior.
• Ability to exercise judgment in decision-making.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Master's degree in guidance and counseling.
• A valid Missouri counseling certificate.
• Three years' experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to walk and use fingers, tools, or controls. The employee is Page 2 of 2 occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception. Occasionally the employee will lift up to 50 lbs., such as lifting files and paper.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The employee continuously interacts with the public and staff.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.