Student Guidance Counselor: Growth & College Prep

Reading School District l Reading, Pa.; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Reading School District seeks a Guidance Counselor to provide a comprehensive guidance program for students, focusing on developing individual education and career plans, counseling personal and social growth, and coordinating with teachers and families.

The role involves data-driven guidance, records maintenance, and collaboration with school staff to enhance student outcomes and ensure confidentiality in line with district policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's and/or Master's Degree required.
• Pennsylvania Certificate as a Guidance Counselor.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Clear and effective communication with students, parents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Aids students in course and subject selection.
• Disseminates occupational information to students and classes.
• Evaluates aptitudes and helps develop education/occupation plans.
• Supports students in addressing personal and family-related challenges.
• Schedules students and orients them to school procedures.
• Plans guidance field trips and guides student participation in activities.
• Maintains student records and protects confidentiality.
• Supervises college, scholarship and employment applications.
• Provides information to colleges and potential employers under policy.
• Collaborates with teachers and parents to improve student outcomes.
• Interprets the guidance program to students, parents and the community.
• Organizes annual Career Day and coordinates tutoring and summer work.

Skills

Team coordination

Communication

Counseling skills

Record keeping

Student support

Multitasking

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree

Job description

The Reading School District seeks a Guidance Counselor to provide a comprehensive guidance program for students, focusing on developing individual education and career plans, counseling personal and social growth, and coordinating with teachers and families.

The role involves data-driven guidance, records maintenance, and collaboration with school staff to enhance student outcomes and ensure confidentiality in line with district policies.