TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR

Bates Technical College

place Tacoma, 98431

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Counseling, Social Work, Other Behavioral, Mental, or Healthcare Field

local_atm $95,727 - $132,228 a year

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Retirement Plan, Other Benefits

SUMMARY

The Bates Technical High School counselor’s primary responsibility is to provide career counseling, inform and advise potential students about high school and career training programs at the college. This position is responsible to determine student eligibility and provide guidance toward successful completion of educational goals. The position will also coordinate with outreach and recruitment efforts to educational service districts and provide retention services for existing students.

Position will be posted until filled.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & OTHER DUTIES

Essential Functions
Outreach and Recruitment

Work cooperatively with local school counselors to expand K-12 partnerships each year to increase involvement with Bates Technical High School
Work cooperatively with private schools and homeschool networks to expand K-12 partnerships each year to increase involvement with Bates Technical High School
Actively work in the high school/middle school community developing relationships with counselors and other school personnel to promote awareness of Bates Technical High School, Running Start and non-traditional careers for young women and men
Marketing to high school youth for transferable credit options through Bates Technical High School
Actively participates in student recruitment efforts and participates in career day career night and programs in local schools and community to provide Information and recruitment efforts
Communicate with prospective high school students and provide information on high school diploma requirements, career training programs, and potential career pathways
Plan, develop and present Information Sessions for prospective high school students and participate in High School New Student Orientation
Assist in updating advising informational materials
Meet with each THS student face-to-face at least once per quarter to assess academic progress, identify barriers, and implement timely interventions to support retention and completion.
Develop, review, and maintain individualized Academic and Graduation Plans to ensure students understand requirements and remain on track for diploma and program completion.

Admission and Counseling

Provide initial information regarding Bates Technical High School Options and career training programs
Collaborate with local high school district for admission and transfer process documentations for high school students and Running Start students
Collaborate with High School Record Specialist to determine the eligibility of students for admittance to Bates Technical High School
Meet with perspective students and complete registration process
Provide initial evaluations of students' previous transcripts or equivalent credits for high school diploma and career training program degrees
Provide ongoing/quarterly intrusive advising for high school students for fulfilling high school diploma, career training programs and other learning supports
Advise technical high school students on educational plans and potential career pathways
Communicate with parents/guardians for under-age students regarding academic progress

Student Services

Schedule appointments with Technical High School students for quarterly class registrations and schedule changes to ensure progression toward their educational goals
Regular communications with advisees to provide updates via Canvas, email, phone calls and texts.
Identify high school students' potential and existing barriers to success and facilitate problem solving
Provide crisis interventions and mental health referral services to at-risk youth
Referral to special needs and disability services when needed
Collaborate with faculty on disciplinary and attendance issues in classroom
Interface with campus safety, faculty, administrators and students' families for student safety issues
Work within student services to improve student retention, completion and success
Collaborate with OSPI and ESD to keep current with WA State High School Diploma
Assess and apply for waivers for standardized testing requirements.

Others

Participate yearly ESD trainings for high school counselors.
Participate OSPI trainings and updates webinars to ensure institutional compliance.
Actively participate in the process of three-year accreditation with Advanced ED Accreditation Commission.
Collaborate with faculty to update curriculum syllabus and contents to fulfill the WA High School Diploma requirements.
Maintain multiple databases for student's demographic and academic information.

Non-Essential/Other Functions

Actively contribute to and participate in college-wide activities in support of regional accreditation and state and federal requirements
Participate actively and collaboratively with College Student Services and program advisory committees to support access to employment opportunities for students, and maintain student job placement records
Accountable for keeping personal development up-to-date; adding to skills and knowledge through courses that may be available through the Bates Technical College courses, professional development committees, etc.
Participate actively and collaboratively on committees for college as needed including but not limited to staff recruitment, college councils, etc.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Additional activities, duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice to meet college needs

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education- Bachelor's degree In Social Work, Psychology or related field from an accredited college or university
Required Experience (2) years' experience counseling high school aged students

Allowable Substitution
If necessary, alternative combinations of education and experience may be evaluated by Human Resources for comparability.
Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related discipline
Experience working with high school students
Experience advising students in vocational programs at public two-year institutions of higher education

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

BATES TECHNICAL COLLEGE reaffirms its policy of equal opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran in its programs and activities in accordance with college policy, and applicable federal and state statutes and regulations.

Available Benefits to Eligible Employees

As a higher education employee, you and your qualified family members are eligible for a wide range of benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, retirement, long-term disability, as well as other optional benefits.

Medical/Dental Plans
Medical Plans
Employees pay a portion of their medical care cost through payroll deduction. The employee premium is based on the choice of plan and coverage for eligible dependents.

Dental Plans
Bates provides dental coverage at no monthly premium cost to the employee. Benefit eligible employees have a choice of dental plans. Options include:

Uniform Dental Plan - Preferred Provider Organization
DeltaCare - Managed Care Plan
Willamette Dental - Managed Care Plan

Vision Plans
Bates provides vision coverage at no monthly premium cost to the employee. Benefit eligible employees have a choice of dental plans. Options include:

Davis Vision by MetLife
EyeMed
MetLife Vision

Retirement Plans
Faculty and Exempt Positions
Faculty have to choose between either the State Board Retirement Plan (SBRP), also known as TIAA or Plan 3 of the Teachers Retirement System (TRS). to compare the two plans.

Exempt have to choose between either the SBRP or Plan 3 of the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS). to compare the two plans.

SBRP (TIAA) is a defined contribution plan with the following contribution rates:

Employee Contribution: Under 35: 5% of gross salary; 35-49: 7.5% of gross salary; 50 & over: 10% of gross salary
Employer Contribution: Under 35: 5% of gross salary; 35-49: 7.5% of gross salary; 50 & over: 10% of gross salary

TRS Plan 3 is a defined benefit and a defined contribution plan with the following contribution rates:

Employee Contribution: Varies from 5% to 15%
Employer Contribution: 9.53 of gross salary

PERS Plan 3 is a defined benefit and a defined contribution plan with the following contribution rates:

Employee Contribution: Varies from 5% to 15%
Employer Contribution: 9.03% of gross salary

Classified Positions
Classified employees have to choose between either the Plan 2 or Plan 3 of the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS). to compare the two plans.

PERS Plan 2 is a defined benefits plan with the following contribution rates:

Employee Contribution: 6.36% of gross salary
Employer Contribution: 9.53% of gross salary

PERS Plan 3 is a defined benefit and a defined contribution plan with the following contribution rates:

Employee Contribution: Varies from 5% to 15%
Employer Contribution: 9.53% of gross salary

Employee and employer contributions to applicable retirement plans are mandatory. The amount of the deduction and contribution are dependent upon the retirement plan chosen and may vary by current contribution rates in effect.

Term Life Insurance
Bates provides $35,000 basic life insurance for death from any cause and $5,000 basic accidental death and dismemberment at no cost to the employee. Employees can enroll in additional low cost life insurance for themselves and dependents.

Long Term Disability Insurance (LTD)
Bates provides a basic LTD insurance plan at no cost to employees. The basic plan pays a maximum of
$240 per month after 90 days of total disability. The optional LTD plan pays 60% of the first $10,000 of monthly salary, reduced by any deductible income such as social security or retirement benefits.
Employee cost is dependent upon benefit waiting period chosen.

Other Optional Benefits
AFLAC
Flexible Spending Arrangement Dependent Care Assistance Program
Voluntary Employees' Beneficiary Association American Fidelity – Short-Term Disability
Fully Effective Employees – Employees Assistance Program Guaranteed Education Tuition

Deferred Compensation, Section 457 Plan SBVIP, 403(b) Plan

Leaves and Holidays
Vacation
Eligible exempt and classified employees accrue annual leave at rates determined by their employee status, ranging from 7 to 16 hours per month when eligible.

Sick Leave
Eligible classified, faculty, and exempt staff accrue sick leave monthly. Employees represented by a bargaining unit should refer to their negotiated agreement for sick leave rules and accrual rates.

Holidays
Bates observes the following holidays/non-work days:
Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve Day, New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth

Personal Leave/Family Leave
In addition to vacation and sick leave, eligible employees receive personal and family leave each fiscal year at rates determined by their employee status

Please Note: All information above is subject to change based on, but not limited to, employment status, legislative mandates, or College policy changes