High School Guidance Counselor: Career & College Planner

Lawton Public Schools; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawton Public Schools seeks a Guidance Counselor for the Secondary/ SR High to help students, families, and staff with career and educational planning and goal setting. The role includes interpreting assessments and guiding students toward educational paths.

Under the Director of Pupil Services, you will schedule classes, provide information on opportunities, coordinate with colleges and community partners, and support dropout prevention while maintaining accurate records and communicating with

Qualifications

• State certification as a Guidance Counselor is required (placeholder shown in text).
• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.
• Bachelor's degree in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in evaluating aptitudes and developing education and occupation plans.
• Assist students in course selections and evaluating career interests.
• Assist in scheduling classes.
• Disseminate information on occupational opportunities to students and classes studying occupations.
• Assist students with admissions, scholarships, and identifying employment opportunities.
• Coordinate with administrators and staff to assess student abilities and needs and inform stakeholders about guidance services.
• Research educational and career opportunities and coordinate with colleges and community organizations.
• Assist with orientation for new students and dropout prevention efforts.
• Provide counseling to support personal growth and maturity.
• Plan field trips to institutions of higher learning and relevant organizations.
• Maintain records and provide student information to prospective colleges and employers.

Skills

Program eligibility knowledge

Admissions processes knowledge

Career opportunities knowledge

Differentiated instruction knowledge

Data systems knowledge

Education law knowledge

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Lawton Public Schools seeks a Guidance Counselor for the Secondary/ SR High to help students, families, and staff with career and educational planning and goal setting. The role includes interpreting assessments and guiding students toward educational paths.

Under the Director of Pupil Services, you will schedule classes, provide information on opportunities, coordinate with colleges and community partners, and support dropout prevention while maintaining accurate records and communicating with