PHS - School Counselor (2nd semester)

Job Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following responsibilities are required of the position, plus any other duties that may be required by the employer. Specific duties and responsibilities will be assigned by the building principal.

1. Academic Counseling

• Assist students with course selection, scheduling, and academic planning.
• Monitor student academic progress, credits earned, and graduation requirements.
• Identify students who are academically at risk and coordinate appropriate interventions.
• Assist students in developing academic goals and strategies for success.
• Monitor student progress toward Indiana diploma and graduation requirements.
• Provide guidance regarding academic pathways, dual credit, Advanced Placement, and career and technical education opportunities.
• Assist with credit recovery and alternative educational options when appropriate.

2. College and Career Readiness

• Provide college and career exploration opportunities for students.
• Assist students with college applications, scholarships, financial aid information, and postsecondary planning.
• Coordinate college representative visits, career fairs, and other postsecondary activities.
• Provide information regarding military, workforce, apprenticeship, and technical training opportunities.
• Assist students in developing individualized academic and career plans.
• Support students in meeting Indiana graduation pathway and postsecondary readiness expectations.

3. Social-Emotional Support

• Provide individual counseling and support to students experiencing personal, social, emotional, or behavioral concerns.
• Conduct small-group counseling sessions when appropriate.
• Assist students in developing decision-making, communication, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Identify students experiencing barriers to academic or personal success and connect them with appropriate resources.
• Respond appropriately to student concerns and follow established school safety and referral procedures.
• Refer students and families to outside mental health or community resources when additional support is needed.

4. Student Advocacy and Intervention

• Serve as an advocate for students and their educational needs.
• Collaborate with administrators, teachers, parents, and support staff to develop student intervention plans.
• Participate in student assistance, attendance, and intervention meetings.
• Assist with identifying and supporting students who are at risk of dropping out.
• Monitor attendance concerns and collaborate with school personnel to improve student engagement.
• Support students transitioning between grade levels, schools, and postsecondary environments.

5. School and Program Responsibilities

• Coordinate and maintain student schedules and academic records as assigned.
• Assist with enrollment, transfers, withdrawals, and student record requests.
• Coordinate standardized testing, including scheduling, accommodations, and communication as assigned.
• Assist with graduation audits and verification of graduation eligibility.
• Maintain accurate and confidential student counseling records.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, and community partners.
• Participate in professional development and school improvement activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Valid Indiana School Counselor license issued by the Indiana Department of Education.
• Master's degree in School Counseling from an approved program.
• Knowledge of Indiana graduation requirements, diploma options, and postsecondary readiness expectations.
• Knowledge of adolescent development, counseling practices, and student intervention strategies.
• Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with FERPA, state regulations, and professional ethical standards.
• Ability to work effectively with students, families, staff, administrators, and community agencies.
• Commitment to supporting the academic, career, and social-emotional development of all students.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Students, volunteers, assistants

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS: Indiana License to teach in appropriate grade/subject

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

The general physical demands include: standing up to four hours, climbing, bending, stooping and lifting up to 20 lbs as part of routine job activities within the classroom environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.