High School Counselor: Student Success & Wellbeing

Avon Grove School District; Jennersville (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Avon Grove School District is seeking a highly qualified Secondary School Counselor to support our high school community. The counselor will deliver a comprehensive framework addressing academic, career, and social-emotional needs, working with educators, families, and the community to empower students for success after graduation.

The role involves collaboration with MTSS/SAP teams, crisis response, and support across scheduling, testing, and post-secondary planning to ensure a safe and

Qualifications

• Valid Pennsylvania Department of Education Certification – Elementary and Secondary School Counselor (PK-12).
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations related to student services.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Experience working with students of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
• Commitment to creating a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Academic Counseling and Scheduling: coordinate new student registration and scheduling.
• Provide crisis response, including suicide risk assessments and behavioral threat assessments.
• Provide individual and group counseling.
• Mediator for conflict resolution between students and staff.
• Participate on MTSS and SAP teams.
• Develop and oversee 504 service agreements.
• Provide input at IEP meetings.
• Conduct gifted screenings.
• Coordinate standardized testing and interpret results.
• Inform families and students about post-secondary planning and the application process.
• Assist in course selection and scheduling.
• Assist with postsecondary/employment applications and write letters.
• Make presentations to students.
• Coordinate vocational-technical school applications.
• Maintain pupil records per policies and regulations.
• Notify families of failures and retentions and related information.
• Monitor progress toward graduation and provide proper instructions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Experience with diverse students

Education

Pennsylvania Counselor Certification PK-12

Job description

Avon Grove School District is seeking a highly qualified Secondary School Counselor to support our high school community. The counselor will deliver a comprehensive framework addressing academic, career, and social-emotional needs, working with educators, families, and the community to empower students for success after graduation.

The role involves collaboration with MTSS/SAP teams, crisis response, and support across scheduling, testing, and post-secondary planning to ensure a safe and