High School Counselor

RMA Texas Public Schools; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

RMA Educational Institutions in Corpus Christi, TX seeks an Academic Counselor to support students, parents, and staff in understanding graduation requirements and building personal graduation plans. You will manage records, support student progression, and assist with college applications.

You will coordinate state assessments, help students overcome academic challenges, and collaborate with the Counselor Coordinator and Principal on scheduling and career planning.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• Valid certification as a guidance counselor.
• Three years of successful teaching experience preferred.
• Understanding of state test procedures and prior testing experience.
• Experience or training in working with “at-risk” students preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with parents, students, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop master schedule with Counselor Coordinator and Principal and assist students/parents with course selection and career planning.
• Maintain and protect student records and help students overcome educational challenges; prevent dropouts.
• Coordinate state testing and prepare personnel for State Assessments.
• Work with students on instructional difficulties.
• Convene parent-teacher conferences as needed and assist with college applications and recommendations.
• Refer students to external services as needed and inform them about graduation ceremonies.
• Prepare and update Graduation Plans and high school transcripts; participate in campus committees.
• Compute GPAs and Class Rankings; participate in necessary training.

Skills

Teaching experience

State testing understanding

Experience with at-risk students

Education

Master’s degree or higher

Guidance counselor certification

Job description

Are you passionate about student success and eager to make a difference in their educational journey? RMA Educational Institutions is seeking a dedicated Academic Counselor to join our team. As a Counselor, you will assist students, parents, and RMA staff in understanding graduation requirements, preparing personal graduation plans, and providing crucial information to instructional and assessment staff. Your role will be pivotal in advancing student success in the classroom.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• Valid certification as a guidance counselor.
• Preferred: Three years of successful teaching experience.
• Understanding of state test procedures and prior testing experience.
• Experience or training in working with “at-risk” students preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with parents, students, and staff.

As a Counselor at RMA, you will develop a master schedule with the Counselor Coordinator and Principal, assisting students and parents with course selection and career planning. You will maintain and protect student records, help students overcome educational challenges, and work to prevent dropouts. Additionally, you will coordinate state testing, prepare personnel for State Assessments, and work with students on instructional difficulties. Convening parent-teacher conferences as needed, assisting with college applications and recommendations, and referring students to external services are also part of your responsibilities. You will prepare and update individual Graduation Plans and high school transcripts, participate in campus committees, and inform students and parents about graduation ceremonies. Computing GPAs and Class Rankings, and attending necessary training.