Position Type:
High School Teaching/Guidance Counselor
Date Posted:
8/7/2026
Location:
Metea Valley High School
Date Available:
08/2026
Description: Perform functions to promote student learning through academic, career and social development. This is an FTE 1.0 position.
Job Summary:
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Meet regularly with Teachers, Teacher Assistants and specialists to discuss individual student's modifications or adaptations, ongoing learning issues, interventions or problems. Work collaborative to ensure individual student's needs met.
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Register new students and conduct orientation sessions for students and parents.
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Assist students in selecting appropriate courses. Assist in determining the number of courses and schedule needed for new school years.
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Act as a liaison between students, teachers and parents to resolve conflicts.
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Counsel students whose behavior, school progress, personal/social issues regarding home, family and peer concerns indicate need for assistance.
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Lead group sessions to enhance social development of students and provide peer support.
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Process college and scholarship applications. Write letters of recommendation as requested.
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Actively participate on problem solving and intervention teams to facilitate early involvement and resolution to learning or behavioral problems.
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Monitor academic and attendance records in order to identify potential at-risk students or lack of credit to achieve graduation, and notify administration.
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Research, analyze and organize problem solving, discipline, attendance and academic data to formulate plans for students and communicate to staff.
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Assist in planning and participate in various information sessions for parents and students regarding topics such as course selection, careers, scholarships or post-graduate education.
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Coordinate transition of students into high school, collecting information and files from other schools.
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Administer appropriate academic tests to students as needed.
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Assist with graduation planning and organization.
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Establish a safe atmosphere conducive to a positive learning environment. Act as role model on appropriate behaviors ensuring social and emotional development is progressing normally.
Rate of pay: Salary is commensurate with education and experience. 2026-2027 Teacher Salary Schedule can be found here: IPEA Contract 2026-2030
Benefits: Benefits as described in the IPEA contract can be found here: IPEA Contract 2026-2030
Working Conditions: High School.
Selection Procedure: Qualified candidates will be contacted by the appropriate building administrator.
