School Counselor

Description

•  Ongoing communication and consultation with the Director of Guidance/Principal and other counselors.
•  Prepare descriptive information regarding the department for distribution to administration, faculty, parents and students.
•  Maintain communication with members of the staff and faculty concerning student attitudes, classwork and needs.
•  Maintain confidentiality of the student files and records housed in the Guidance Office.
•  Obtain and organize college materials.
•  Provide scholarship information to students.
•  Utilize and show students how to utilize any available computer information systems to get information on majors, schools and careers.
•  Process scholarship applications, evaluations, recommendations and other forms as required in connection with college and employment applications.
•  Maintain a good working relationship with colleges and other post-secondary institution’s admission counselors.
•  Develop and/or coordinate college, financial aid and career opportunity programs.
•  Interview and advise students individually and in groups.
•  Refer students to appropriate resources as needed (school psychologists, speech therapist, etc.).
•  Work with staff, faculty and students during crisis situations.
•  Interpret standardized test scores.
•  Act as a liaison between community counseling.

• Company support and quality assurance from both local and national support teams 
• Paid training and professional development    
• Full suite of robust benefits, 401(k) options, employee assistance program, paid sick and personal time
• Referral Bonus Plan

•  Active PA School Counseling Certification 
•  Must have all active PA state mandated clearances (Child abuse, FBI fingerprints, criminal background check, etc.)  
•  Must be proficient with virtual platforms, i.e. Zoom