<p>Position Type:</p> <p>CURRICULUM SUPPORT/School Counselor</p> <p>Date Posted:</p> <p>5/12/2026</p> <p>Location:</p> <p>Tara High</p> <p>Closing Date:</p> <p>5/31/2026</p> <p>&nbsp&nbspAdditional Information: Show/Hide</p> <p>A high school guidance counselor provides comprehensive academic, career, and personal/social counseling to students in grades 9-12 to promote academic success and emotional well-being. They help students create educational plans, select classes, apply to colleges or training programs, and address social/behavioral issues that interfere with school performance.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Academic Advising: Assist students with scheduling, maintaining academic records, interpreting standardized tests (SAT, ACT, AP), and developing strategies for academic improvement. </li><li>College & Career Planning: Guide students in exploring career paths, selecting colleges, completing applications, and securing financial aid or scholarships. </li><li>Personal/Social Counseling: Provide individual or small group counseling on issues like stress, anxiety, bullying, and conflict resolution. </li><li>Crisis Intervention: Act as a first responder for student mental health crises to ensure safety and provide appropriate intervention. </li><li>Collaboration: Collaborate with parents, teachers, and administrators to support student success and address behavioral issues. </li><li>Referrals: Connect families with outside agencies for more intensive mental health services. </li></ul> <p>Required Skills and Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Education: Degree in school counseling or school psychology. </li><li>Certification: State-specific certification or licensure to be a school counselor. </li><li>Communication: Strong interpersonal skills for working with diverse populations. </li><li>Data Management: Proficiency in monitoring student data to track progress. </li></ul> <p>Common Performance Targets</p> <ul> <li>80/20 Rule: Many schools expect counselors to spend at least 80% of their time providing direct and indirect services to students. </li><li>Preventative Support: Implementing programs that foster a positive school climate and reduce dropout rates. </li></ul> <p>Working Conditions</p> <ul> <li>Environment is usually a school office setting. </li><li>Responsibilities include 50% sitting, 25% walking, and 25% standing, with some sedentary work involved. </li></ul>