Secondary School Counselor - Empower Students & Growth

Avon Grove School District; West Grove (PA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Collaborative culture

Modern facilities

Professional development

Wellness, balance and belonging

Job summary

Avon Grove School District is seeking a highly qualified, student-centered Secondary School Counselor to serve our high school community. The successful candidate will deliver an intentional, comprehensive framework that addresses the academic, career, and social-emotional needs of all students.

They will collaborate with educators, families, and the community to empower students to realize their full potential and graduate prepared for post-secondary life.

Qualifications

• Valid Pennsylvania Department of Education Certification 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, including coordinating new student registration and reviewing progress.
• Provide crisis response including suicide risk and behavioral threat assessments.
• Provide individual and group counseling.
• Mediation for conflict resolution between students and staff when appropriate.
• Participate on MTSS and SAP teams and committees; develop and oversee 504 service agreements; provide input at IEP meetings.
• Conduct gifted screenings and coordinate standardized testing; assist with test interpretation.
• Hold informational sessions for families and students on post-secondary planning and applications.
• Assist in course selection and scheduling; assist with applications to post-secondary schools and/or employment; write recommendations.
• Make presentations to students and coordinate vocational-technical school applications.
• Maintain, secure and disseminate pupil records per district/state/federal policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Diversity experience

Safe learning environment

Education

Pennsylvania Department of Education Certification PK-12

Job description

Avon Grove School District is seeking a highly qualified, student-centered Secondary School Counselor to serve our high school community. The successful candidate will deliver an intentional, comprehensive framework that addresses the academic, career, and social-emotional needs of all students.

They will collaborate with educators, families, and the community to empower students to realize their full potential and graduate prepared for post-secondary life.