Job SummaryHigh School - Guidance Counselor - Valle Catholic High School - 2025-2026Job Responsibilities

Assists students with making course selections and requirements to meet students post high school college and career goals.
Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff to meet the needs of individual students, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with guidance services.
Assists with the registration and orientation of students who are new to the school regarding procedures and educational programming.
Serves as a resource to students to provide counseling services that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and maturity including referrals to outside resources.
Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the counseling and educational field by attending seminars, workshops, professional development, professional meetings and/or by conducting research.
Keeps accurate and complete records.
Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and their parents/guardians.
Ensures that student behavior conforms to school/district policies and establishes/maintains standards of student conduct needed to achieve an effective learning environment.
Organizing and promoting national and state assessment opportunities.
Participate in the development and implementation of building and district intervention strategies social/emotional and academic needs.
Selects appropriate learning material/instructional tools consistent with district curriculum.
Insuring student awareness of requirements for graduation and college admission, as well as MSHSAA/NCAA requirements that may be necessary for athletic/activity participation.

Additional Duties:

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal(s). Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Job RequirementsKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of student interventions including 504's, IEP's, individualized career and academic plans.
Knowledge of differentiated instruction based on student learning styles.
Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
Ability to organize and coordinate work.
Ability to communicate effectively with students and their parents/guardians.
Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.
Ability to provide culturally responsive academic and career counseling to support EL students in navigating graduation requirements, college admissions, and career pathways while considering language proficiency and cultural backgrounds.
Knowledge of language acquisition programs, support services, and community resources to help EL students and their families access academic assistance, mental health support, and post-secondary opportunities.

Travel Requirements:

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required

Qualifications:

Missouri Certification as a Guidance Counselor. Education:
Master's degree in counseling from an accredited college or university.

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