High School Counselor

Provides counseling services for all students in need of tier 3 support, including DIS counseling services for students with IEPs.

Develops and documents IEP Goals and Presents Levels of Performance in the areas of social and emotional functioning

Participates in IEP meetings, Annual Reviews, Triennial Reviews, and any other necessary school meetings

Provides 1:1 short term counseling

Conducts classroom observations to gather data and insight into the behaviors of scholars on the caseload

Maintains up to date, accurate, and confidential counseling files, including record keeping in Welligent

Refers students to external providers for short or long-term counseling as needed

Provides Crisis Intervention Services to scholars as needed

Conducts risk assessments as necessary, and mobilize appropriate support

Develops and supports school staff, scholars, parents, and families in implementing scholar safety plans including Re-Entry meetings

Serves as a member of the Crisis Response Team

Facilitates 504 Process under direction of the principal 

Participate as an active member of the school’s COST team and leadership team convenings (Admin meetings, Instructional leadership team, grade level meetings)

Monitor student progress toward graduation requirements and ensure students are on track with credit completion.

Provide academic counseling to support students in staying on track toward meeting graduation requirements and goals

Collaborate with teachers and administrators to identify students who are off track academically and develop intervention plans in collaboration with students and families.

Guide students through the college and career exploration and planning processes.

Support students and families in postsecondary planning, including the completion of college applications, financial aid forms, and career pathway exploration, ensuring all students graduate with a clear postsecondary plan and completed college and financial aid applications.

Coordinate workshops, information sessions, and resources related to college readiness and career planning.

Monitor attendance data to identify patterns of chronic absenteeism or disengagement.

Conduct proactive outreach and provide targeted support for students with attendance challenges through individualized meetings with families at school and by conducting home visits to strengthen engagement and improve attendance.

Collaborate with families, school staff, and community resources to improve student attendance and engagement by removing barriers for students and families.

Collaborate with community-based organizations and external agencies to connect families with resources and services that address barriers to attendance and support students’ consistent engagement in school.

Performs other duties as assigned or requested by the appropriate administrator