Counselor-Trinidad High School

Trinidad School District #1; Alpine (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school district is seeking a School Counselor to oversee guidance and counseling programs aimed at supporting students' academic, social, and career growth. Responsibilities include assisting with student placements, providing orientation for new students, and facilitating parent support programs. Candidates must have an M.A. Degree and preferably three years of teaching experience. The role offers a flexible contract length of ten to twelve months, with salary based on the school district's schedule.

Qualifications

• M.A. Degree required for this position.
• At least three years of teaching experience preferred.
• Experience in counselling students and managing educational programs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and maintain guidance and counseling programs.
• Assist in student placement and registration.
• Provide orientation for new students.
• Support counseling activities, including credit recovery, ALPs, and attendance efforts.
• Coordinate assessment activities and guidance for postsecondary planning and scholarships.
• Maintain records and report on guidance program outcomes.

Skills

M.A. Degree

Teaching experience

Counseling skills

Communication skills

Education

M.A. Degree in Counseling

Tools

Power School

NWEA

Pearson Access Next

Job description

Position Title

School Counselor

Qualifications

• M.A. Degree
• At least three years of teaching experience preferred.

Job Summary

The School Counselor is responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, and maintaining guidance and counseling programs and services designed to provide information and direct counseling services to students, their parents, and teachers. The goal is to facilitate academic, social, and career growth and adjustment of each student. Some duties apply only to secondary‑level counselors.

Performance Responsibilities

Student Assistance

• Assist in the effective placement of students.
• Assist with the registration process and scheduling when appropriate.
• Facilitate parent support and education efforts as needed.
• Provide students with information and assistance to gain understanding and insight into their growth and adjustment problems.
• Provide orientation for new students transitioning between educational levels.
• Provide information to students and staff about available guidance and counseling services.
• Assist with credit recovery and online services when applicable.
• Assist with gifted and talented programs in developing the Academic Learning Plans (ALPs).
• Provide continuous evaluation of the guidance and counseling programs and services.
• Identify and pursue significant personal growth activities following a systematic plan.
• Inform the community about school programs, acting as the primary contact between the school and student home/parents.
• Maintain appropriate records and submit required reports on time.
• Assist in interpreting standardized test results with students, parents, and staff.
• Implement the school guidance program using effective instructional skills and carefully planned group sessions.
• Ensure counselors adhere to a professional dress code.
• Interpret cognitive, aptitude, and achievement tests.
• Assist students in maintaining high attendance.
• Provide counseling to students who are tardy or absent.
• Provide counseling regarding appropriate school dress.
• Provide teachers with suggestions for effective classroom management related to specific students.
• Help the principal identify and resolve student issues, needs, and problems.
• Advocate for students at IEP meetings, student study teams, and attendance review boards (truancy).
• Coordinate assessment activities and support student post‑secondary education through scholarship applications.
• Monitor attendance and organize attendance meetings with administration, students, and parents.

Special Education

• Direct, coordinate, and facilitate the referral process for RTI (Response to Intervention).
• Under the direction of the Administrator, plan and implement family support interventions through IEP staffing or DHS referrals.
• Assist school personnel in identifying students who need special help and facilitate referral assistance if needed.
• Provide teachers with information on new instructional methods and trends for working with traditional and non‑traditional learners.
• Assist students with short‑term support and guidance and refer to mental health professionals when appropriate.
• Assist in testing services and in supplementary testing and interpretation for specialized needs.
• Collaborate with post‑secondary schools when applicable.
• Facilitate the admission and scholarship process for post‑secondary education.
• Provide career information to help students develop career plans and choices.
• Supervise the maintenance of cumulative records and ensure accurate documentation for graduation requirements.

Technical Proficiency

• Power School (all sections)
• Alpine
• NWEA
• Pearson Access Next‑CMAS/PARCC rosters and accommodations
• College Board (SAT‑PSAT accommodations)
• SAT roster services
• ICAP
• Kite‑DLM testing for severe needs students (and other assessments for severe needs students)

Terms of Employment

Ten, eleven, or twelve month year. Salary and work year will be established by the Trinidad School District #1 Board of Education.

Primary Location: Trinidad High School

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