What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nonpublic Guidance Counselor position at Schuylkill Intermediate Unit #29?
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.
Salary : $40,000 - $50,000