Are you ready to embark on a journey where you can truly make a difference in the lives of young learners? At Vanguard Classical School, we're not just educating students; we're shaping the future leaders of tomorrow. Vanguard Classical School is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for passionate educators to join our dynamic team as a high school counselor.
As a high school counselor at Vanguard Classical School, you will play a pivotal role in nurturing the minds and hearts of our students. Our school, nestled in the vibrant state of Colorado, is dedicated to providing a rigorous education grounded in the Core Knowledge Curriculum Sequence, taught in the classical style.
As a high school counselor, you will play a vital role helping guide students through academic planning, career exploration, and social-emotional development. You will help students navigate and create course schedules, graduation requirements, college admissions, and personal challenges, while acting as a bridge between students, parents, teachers, and outside opportunities such as concurrent technical or collegiate enrollment.
Responsibilities:
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The role of a school counselor entails performing various functions to aid student success:
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Assist students with course selection, credit recovery, GPA tracking, and ensure they meet all high school graduation requirements.
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Act as a liaison between military, career, and collegiate recruiters. Act a facilitator to support area college visits and tours
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Guide students through post-secondary planning, including trade schools, military options, and 4-year university tracks. Help with interest inventories, college searches, financial aid (FAFSA), and writing recommendation letters.
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Assist students in understanding and overcoming academic problems.
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Counseling and educating students individually, and in groups in the areas of course selections and their impacts..
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Provide group or individual counseling to address the college and career needs of students and their families
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Evaluate students' academic/career plans and assist them in setting realistic goals
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Consult with families and staff to highlight students' needs and discuss strategies necessary for improved social and academic performance
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Plan and organize classroom counseling sessions to address career and academic issues among students
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Develop and implement school counseling programs effective in meeting students' needs for
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Career and college readiness
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Prepare students for transition to higher institutions, careers, and colleges
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Ensure school college and readiness curriculum meets the academic and developmental needs of students
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Organize seminars to educate students, parents, and staff on college and career readiness
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Listen to students' concerns and offer recommendations effective in addressing academic or and offer recommendations effective in resolving such issues
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Guide and support school staff in implementing school advisory programs
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Assist students in writing applications for scholarships, college, and jobs.
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Concurrent Enrollment Coordinator
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Responsible for the development of student schedules and transcript adjustments
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Support K-12 Principal in the development of master schedules for high school.
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Maintain and execute the highest level of confidentiality according to FERPA Laws.
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Maintain and execute the role as a Mandatory Reporter as required by law.
School Counselor Qualifications/Skills:
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Desire and ability to work with students at the various age levels with diverse backgrounds and levels of ability toward accomplishing their educational and career readiness goals.
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Ability to organize tasks and manage time to meet many and varied deadlines.
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Communicate effectively with students, parents, school administrators and other staff, including the ability to discuss topics which may be sensitive.
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Working familiarly with student assessment tools, especially in evaluating and interpreting
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standardized test results.
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Knowledge in educational software.
Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:
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Master's Degree in School Counseling/Guidance
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Meet the state certification/licensure standards
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Fulfill continuing education requirements
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Minimum of 1 year of school counseling.
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Understanding and familiarity with computer applications and Microsoft Office applications/Google suite. Familiarity with Infinite Campus is a plus.
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Problem-solving, compassion, and communication skills are necessary
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Attend all Aurora Public Schools required training.
As a high school counselor at Vanguard Classical School, you will join a dynamic team of educators dedicated to fostering academic excellence and personal growth in every student. Our school operates on a unique schedule, with classes held four days a week, allowing for greater flexibility and collaboration among staff.
If you are a passionate educator with a desire to make a difference in the lives of young learners, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us at Vanguard Classical School, where every day presents a new chance to inspire, empower, and educate the leaders of tomorrow.
