Duties
To guide and counsel individuals and groups of students through the development of educational and career plans, which may include:
- Meeting with students whose names appear on the low grade list for each marking period and, if appropriate, formulating a plan of action for success involving the student and the parent; 2. Planning and/or promoting programs which enhance the academic, social or emotional growth of students, e.g., Curriculum Fair, Career Fair, Underclass Honors Assembly & Senior Honors Program, Graduation, opportunities for student enrichment and/or remediation, scholarship opportunities and parent informational programs
- Meeting with seniors once each semester and mailing updates on their graduation status to their parents
- Working with students who have discipline, attendance and academic problems and are referred by teachers, parents or administrators
- Ensuring that students are aware of requirements for graduation and college admission
- Guiding each student to choose courses consistent with his/her interests, abilities and career plans
- Helping students develop post-secondary educational plans in accordance with their interests, abilities and career plans
- Assisting students with the completion of college admissions applications
- Organizing and promoting standardized assessment opportunities and interpreting test results to students and/or parents on request
- Assisting the principal in the preparation of diploma lists and identification of honor graduates in preparation for the Honors Program and Graduation
- Assuring that appropriate, accurate information is maintained in each student’s permanent, cumulative record
- Making necessary schedule changes for individual students that are both appropriate for their abilities and aligned with their educational and career plans.
- To facilitate small groups for individual students with identified, common needsTo consult with and serve as a resource for students, staff and parents regarding developmental needs of students, which may include:
- Identification and referral of students for Child Study Meetings
- Creation and oversight of Section 504 plans
- Active participation in Special Education meetings
- To evaluate and revise the building guidance and counseling program
- To assist in the development of a District Assessment Program and the interpretation of testing and assessment results related to career guidance
- To continue personal professional growth and development
- Other duties as assigned by the administration
Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Guidance & Counseling.
To implement the high school curriculum of Gardner South-Wilmington High School Comprehensive Guidance Program.
How to Apply
Please email Letter of Interest, Resume, and Three Letters of Recommendation.