What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Guidance Counselor position at Freedom Area School District?
The Freedom Area School District has an opening for a school counselor at the high school beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year. Qualified applicants must have current PA certification in School Counseling. New or recent graduates with pending certifications are also welcome to apply.
Core responsibilities include providing a wide range of supportive services for students and academic programming at the secondary level. Examples of expected duties include some of the following:
· Academic counseling, career planning, and social-emotional support
· Assist students in planning for postsecondary options, including higher education, technical training, military and workforce options
· Facilitate and monitor 504 plans and meetings
· Coordinate and facilitate partnerships for academic programs, including but not limited to, CTC, Dual Enrollment, CHS, Off-Site Academies, etc.
· Provide advocacy and support at education planning meetings (including IEP, GIEP, and SAP)
· Develop student schedules based individual needs, career objectives, academic history, and the requirements of Act 158
· Serve as High School Assessment Coordinator (SAT, PSAT and Keystone Exams)
· Other duties may be assigned in collaboration with administration and the counseling department staff.
Candidates must have outstanding interpersonal skills with and ability to develop professional relationships with students, families, and colleges. Candidates should uphold the ASCA ethical and professional standards.
Please submit a letter of interest, resume, PA Standard Application, and clearances to Mr. Steven Mott, High School Principal, 1190 Bulldog Drive, Freedom, PA 15042. Application materials can be sent via email to: smott@freedomarea.org. Electronic applications are encouraged via the PA Educator web portal. Applications must be received by the close of business on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $53,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $53,000
