About Job

DEPARTMENT: Academics

JOB TITLE: School Counselor (K-5) (6-8) (9-12)

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Director of Guidance and Pupil Services

JOB GOAL:

School Counselors are dedicated to helping students meet their personal, social, educational, and career needs. School Counselors at PA Cyber offer a variety of support services including social/emotional assistance, academic support, as well as career and post-secondary preparations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree
Master’s Degree in school counseling
Active and Valid Pennsylvania Certification in School Counseling
Child Abuse Clearance; Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check; and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Clearance

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Appraise the abilities, interests, and characteristics of students by using assessments, records, interviews, and professional sources while assessing their needs for assistance, such as individual/group counseling, tutoring and/or outside referrals.
Assist with the coordination of PSAT, SAT, ACT and any other placement or career assessment testing.
Confer with parents/guardians, teachers, staff, and administration to resolve behavioral and academic issues.
Prepare upperclassmen for life after high school by advising and assisting in career, college, scholarship, financial aid and employment searches.
Member of the Student Assistance Program, aiding in the prevention, identification, and intervention for students with identified needs that may affect school performance and healthy development.
Be familiar with crisis response protocols as well as having the ability and knowledge to collaborate with outside agencies.
Complete college applications, as well as review transcripts, to ensure that students meet graduation requirements, college entrance requirements, and write letters of recommendation.
Instruct individuals in career development techniques including job search, application strategies, resume writing, and interview skills.
Ability to learn and navigate current technologies essential to the position.
Conduct state-wide workshops to improve student academic, personal/social, and career goals. Workshops range from character development and leadership to college readiness.
Perform any additional duties deemed necessary by the Director of Guidance and Pupil Services.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $57,000.00 - $58,500.00 per year

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