Application Instructions:

• Fill out application
• Letter of interest
• Current resume
• College transcript(s) and/or pertinent certifications for this position
• Three letters of recommendation
• Send to jscheurich@peru.k12.in.us

Position Details:

Job Title: 7-12 Guidance Counselor

Department: Guidance

FT/PT Status: Fulltime

Working Period: 185 days plus 15 additional guidance counselor days

Salary: Master contract scale plus extended contract days

Health Insurance: Offered

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Master’s Degree in School Counseling or ability and desire to get Master’s Degree.

2. Indiana School Counseling/Services License or ability to obtain one.

3. Experience supporting completion of alternate diplomas preferred.

4. QPR Certification or Suicide Prevention Training preferred.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Support students in the development of academic, career, personal, and social/emotional

goals

2. Assist in the administration of all standardized tests (ILEARN, PSAT, SAT, etc.) and interpret

results to parents and students.

3. Assist in the planning and coordination of career counseling, including 21st Century

Scholarship enrollment and benchmark monitoring through ScholarTrack.

4. Maintain student records and protect the confidentiality of records.

5. Assist with enrollment of new students including transcription of grades from previous

schools.

6. Assist students in selecting Graduation Pathways as they develop plans to attain their

goals for the future

7. Promote the educational success of struggling students.

8.Support students in course selections and collaborate with the guidance team on

implementation of the master schedule.

9. As appropriate, make referrals for mental health counseling services.

10. Perform other job-related duties pertaining to the positive, efficient, and effective operation

of the Guidance Department as assigned by the Head of Guidance and/or the principal.