[School Counselor K-6; School Counselor 7-12; and School Counselor PK-12]

DEPARTMENT: Academics
JOB TITLE: [School Counselor K-6; School Counselor 7-12; and School Counselor PK-12]
LOCATION: Midland and/or Erie(1)
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Director of Guidance and Pupil Services
JOB GOAL: School Counselors are dedicated to helping students meet their personal, social, educational, and career needs. School Counselors at PA Cyber offer a variety of support services including social/emotional assistance, academic support, as well as career and post-secondary preparations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Master’s Degree in school counseling
• Active and Valid Pennsylvania Certification in School Counseling
• Child Abuse Clearance; Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check; and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Clearance

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Appraise the abilities, interests, and characteristics of students by using assessments, records, interviews, and professional sources while assessing their needs for assistance, such as individual/group counseling, tutoring and/or outside referrals.
• Assist with the coordination of PSAT, SAT, ACT and any other placement or career assessment testing.
• Confer with parents/guardians, teachers, staff, and administration to resolve behavioral and academic issues.
• Prepare upperclassmen for life after high school by advising and assisting in career, college, scholarship, financial aid and employment searches.
• Member of the Student Assistance Program, aiding in the prevention, identification, and intervention for students with identified needs that may affect school performance and healthy development.
• Be familiar with crisis response protocols as well as having the ability and knowledge to collaborate with outside agencies.
• Complete college applications, as well as review transcripts, to ensure that students meet graduation requirements, college entrance requirements, and write letters of recommendation.
• Instruct individuals in career development techniques including job search, application strategies, resume writing, and interview skills.
• Ability to learn and navigate current technologies essential to the position.
• Conduct state-wide workshops to improve student academic, personal/social, and career goals. Workshops range from character development and leadership to college readiness.
• Perform any additional duties deemed necessary by the Director of Guidance and Pupil Services