Dynamic Secondary School Counselor (Substitute)

Join Delaware Schools Consortium; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Odyssey Charter School seeks a Substitute Secondary School Counselor for grades 9-12 to provide guidance, counseling, coordination, and referral services. The role supports parental involvement and community relations, linking families to resources and planning for student success.

The counselor will oversee college admissions and post-secondary planning, maintain confidential records, and work with teachers and parents to identify students in need of services, all within a diverse urban school

Qualifications

• Active Delaware secondary school counselor certification
• Minimum 3 years secondary level experience or 1 year internship in 9-12 setting
• Master's degree from an accredited college/university
• Ability to cooperate with staff, parents/guardians, administration, and community resources
• Proven ability to develop rapport with students
• Experience analyzing data to identify concerns and develop solutions
• Ability to empathize and understand concerns of all students in a diverse urban setting
• Desire to continue career improvement

Responsibilities

• Help all students attain an optimum level of personal and social adjustment
• Consult with parents, teachers, administrators, and supporting agencies concerning the needs and abilities of all students
• Ensure that counseling activities conform to school guidelines
• Communicate effectively with all members of the school and community
• Work effectively with community organizations
• Positively handle change and other responsibilities as assigned
• Support multilingual, multicultural education
• Support all students and keep detailed records
• Provide individual counseling, small group counseling, and group guidance to help students cope with personal, social, academic, and family concerns
• Develop, implement, and oversee 504 plans
• Analyze student performance to provide guidance and identify potential problems
• Update and maintain confidential student records
• Implement an effective mental/emotional wellness program
• Work with school nurse, special ed department, other counselors
• Facilitate crisis intervention and prevention programs
• Assist with enrollment and school choice as needed
• Assist in student orientation
• Attend IEP/PLCs meetings as needed
• Assist activities of student organizations
• Attend and assist planning of school programs and events
• Promote growth mindset and restorative practices
• Ensure school policies observed
• Communicate with community about behavioral and academic issues
• Keep abreast of new information and techniques
• Obtain principal approval for activities/expenditures
• Collaborate with High School Administrative team
• Other duties as assigned by Principal or admin staff

Skills

Delaware license

Counselor certification

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Diversity empathy

Teaching skills

Communication

Professional development

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Odyssey Charter School seeks a Substitute Secondary School Counselor for grades 9-12 to provide guidance, counseling, coordination, and referral services. The role supports parental involvement and community relations, linking families to resources and planning for student success.

The counselor will oversee college admissions and post-secondary planning, maintain confidential records, and work with teachers and parents to identify students in need of services, all within a diverse urban school