Student Pathways & Career Guidance Counselor

Bay St Louis Waveland Schl Dst; East Valley (NV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay St Louis Waveland Schl Dst is seeking a Guidance Counselor to support students, parents, and staff with information on career and educational opportunities. The role involves administering career assessments, helping students develop educational and occupational goals, and coordinating with educators and community partners to provide resources and opportunities.

The counselor will assist with course selections, scheduling, admissions guidance, and dropout prevention efforts, while

Qualifications

• Knowledge of pre/post high school program eligibility requirements.
• Knowledge of college admissions processes and scholarships.
• Knowledge of data information systems and action plans.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in evaluating aptitudes and developing education/occupation plans.
• Assist students in selecting courses and evaluating career interests.
• Assist in scheduling classes.
• Disseminate information about occupational opportunities.
• Assist with admissions, scholarships and identifying employment opportunities.
• Coordinate with staff to determine student abilities and needs and to inform stakeholders about guidance services.
• Research educational and career opportunities and coordinate with colleges and community partners.
• Organize orientation for new students and participate in dropout prevention efforts.
• Maintain records and provide student information to colleges and employers as required by district procedures.

Skills

Career counseling

College admissions

Data analysis

Differentiated instruction

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Job description

Bay St Louis Waveland Schl Dst is seeking a Guidance Counselor to support students, parents, and staff with information on career and educational opportunities. The role involves administering career assessments, helping students develop educational and occupational goals, and coordinating with educators and community partners to provide resources and opportunities.

The counselor will assist with course selections, scheduling, admissions guidance, and dropout prevention efforts, while