Anticipated Nonpublic Guidance Counselor

Job Description

Position Title: Nonpublic Guidance Counselor (198 Day Position)
Act 93 Support Staff Comp Plan

Qualifications:

• School Counselor Certification Required
• Minimum of a 4 year degree and experience in counseling, social work, or education fields.

Reports To: Director of Curriculum

Responsibilities:

• Provide school counselor services to the nonpublic schools through Act 89.
• Academic Counseling

• Maintain confidentiality of the student files and records housed in the Guidance Office.
• Monitor student academic progress, attendance, and graduation requirements
• Assist students with course selection and academic planning.
• Collaborate with teachers and administrators to support student achievement.
• Provide accurate transcripts to students and alumni.

• Career Counseling

• Provide college and career counseling to students and families.
• Assist students with post-secondary planning, including college, technical school, military, and workforce options.
• Coordinator college application, scholarship, and financial aid processes.
• Assist in organizing college fairs, career fairs, school visits, and post-secondary planning events.

• Social-Emotional Support

• Provide short-term individual and group counseling services.
• Assist students in developing coping skills, decision-making skills, and problem-solving strategies.
• Conduct crisis intervention and respond to student emergencies as needed.
• Support students experiencing personal, family, behavioral, or social challenges.

• Assessments and Testing

• Order and administer PSAT testing and interpret the scores.
• Schedule the ASVAB testing and interpret the results.

• All other duties as discussed with and assigned by the Director of Curriculum and Instruction

Method of Evaluation:
The Nonpublic Guidance Counselor shall be evaluated annually by the Director of Curriculum Services at the conclusion of each school year.

Terms of Employment:

The Nonpublic Guidance Counselor shall be employed for 198 days a year.
The Board of Directors shall establish salary and benefits.