JOB TITLE: Counselor - High School

Job Summary: The job of "Counselor - High School" is done for the purpose/s of providing information on students' functioning and recommendations regarding their successful transition to and from high school; developing plans and/or providing information regarding students' goals; maintaining knowledge of post high school program eligibility requirements to provide counsel to students; ensuring completion of students' applications within designated time frames; and securing appropriate placement of students.

Essential Job Functions:

• Counsels students, parents, and guardians for the purpose of enhancing student success in school.
  
  Advises students, parents and guardians for the purpose of providing information on students' progress and/or recommendations regarding their successful transition to and from high school.
  
  Coordinates with teachers, college and university personnel, resource specialists and/or community (e.g. service clubs, courts, child protective services, etc.) for the purpose of providing requested information, gaining needed information and/or making recommendations.
  
  Monitors student records for the purpose of developing plans and/or providing information regarding students' goals.
  
  Prepares documentation (e.g. observations, progress, contacts with parents, teachers, outside professionals, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support, developing recommendations and/or conveying information.
  
  Develops various special programs (e.g. reconnecting youth, delayed expulsion programs, financial aid workshops, etc.) with a focus on restorative practices and positive behavioral intervention in order to support students who demonstrate risk factors such as poor attendance and drug use.
  
  Schedules student classes for the purpose of securing appropriate placement and meeting their graduation and college eligibility requirements.
  
  Prepares applications for students (e.g. scholarships, college, financial aid) for the purpose of ensuring completion of application processes within designated time frames.
  
  Presents information on various topics (e.g. behavior management, orientation, etc.) for the purpose of providing required information and/or advice.
  
  Researches program eligibility requirements (i.e. financial aid, college eligibility, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining knowledge of eligibility requirements to provide counsel to students.
  

Other Job Functions:

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
  
  Supervises assigned programs (e.g. scholarships, peer counseling, special education, ESL, etc.) for the purpose of monitoring performance and achieving overall curriculum objectives.
  
  Analyze achievement data and create academic action plans.
  

Qualifications:

• Experience Required: Previous related experience or training.

• Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:

Skills to communicate effectively, problem solve. Knowledge of curriculum, education code, district policies, problem solving methodology.

Abilities to sit for prolonged periods, maintain and verify completeness of records, meet schedules and deadlines, communicate with persons of varied cultural and educational backgrounds, communicate in oral and written form. Significant physical abilities include reaching/handling/fingering, talking/hearing conversations, near visual acuity/visual accommodation.

Bilicultural/ Bilingual - Spanish speaking preferred

• Education Required: Masters' degree from an accredited college or university.

• Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required:

Oregon Fingerprint and Criminal Check clearance, Valid Counseling Licensure