College and Academic Counseling, Long Term Substitute
Wacac, South Gate, CA, United States
Overview
The College and Academic Counselor, proactively partners with parents, teachers, and staff to support the educational, personal, and vocational growth of eleventh and twelfth grade students. This role will oversee all aspects of the College Counseling program and will provide students with comprehensive, individualized counseling to ensure academic and emotional progress, and planning for the college application process. In addition, the counselor will collaborate with faculty, staff, and parents to address any concerns.
Position Details
This is a long-term substitute (temporary) position that will begin in late July/early August and end in mid- December of this year, with the possibility of it lasting longer.
College and Academic Counselor Essential Job Functions
Helps execute all college information programs such as the college application workshops, Financial Aid Night, Scoreback Night, Valley Catholic High Schools College Fair, student workshops, and grade-level information nights for students and parents.
Prepares all college counseling communications, including push-pages and targeted emails.
Maintains and updates the College Counseling, Summer Program Opportunities and College Scholarship resource boards on My Louisville.
Prepares annual course updates for the University of California and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
Communicates regularly with college admission counselors.
Helps coordinate and lead all college tours.
Consults with Director of Counseling for college counseling-related budget items.
11th – 12th Grade Counseling Essential Job Functions
Meets with each student and parents in the spring of the junior year and in the fall of the senior year to plan and facilitate the college application process.
Provides academic and social/emotional counseling and interventions to all juniors and seniors within the counselor’s caseload. Works with Administration, Director of Counseling, faculty, and staff to provide overall support for students as needed.
Meets with students who are on academic probation or who have received academic deficiency notices and assists them in improving their performance.
Assists students in identifying their interests and abilities and measure themselves in terms of what will be required of them in college.
Oversees Naviance and SCOIR, college planning programs.
Helps students understand the purpose and nature of national testing programs (SAT and ACT) and the meaning of test scores.
Applies for College Board and/or ACT accommodations for students who have a documented need.
Keeps students informed about application procedures and deadlines, and publicizes off-campus college programs and events.
Ensures that students are informed about scholarship and financial aid opportunities.
Attends state, local, and professional meetings throughout the year to keep abreast of changing practices in college admission.
Proctors Advanced Placement exams and any other standardized testing exams as needed.
Completes secondary school reports and letters of recommendation, and coordinates the teacher recommendation request process.
Maintains records of college admission for Louisville graduates.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
Bachelor’s Degree in Counseling, Psychology, or related field.
Master’s Degree in Counseling and/or Pupil Personnel Services Credential preferred.
College Counseling Certification preferred.
At least two years’ experience in college admissions or high school college counseling.
At least two years of experience working with the academic and personal needs of high school age students and parents in a school setting required.
Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and/or confidential information with parents, teachers, and administrators.
Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and decision-making.
Excellent organization, written, and oral communication skills.
Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
Experience with student and parent programming and informational sessions
Experience with high-stakes test coordinating and/or proctoring (AP, SAT, ACT) a plus
Familiarity with SCOIR, a comprehensive K-12 college and career readiness solution, a plus
The anticipated annual salary range that the school reasonably expects to pay for this position is between $60,000 – $90,000, depending on qualifications such as experience or education.
About Louisville
Founded in 1960, Louisville High School is a Catholic college preparatory high school for young women with a long and proud academic tradition. Louisville seeks faculty and staff who are enthusiastic about ongoing professional learning and engaging students in their development. We offer excellent medical, long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment, and retirement benefits. To learn more about all of the wonderful aspects of the school, please visit our website at www.louisvillehs.org.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their cover letter and resume to HR@louisvillehs.org. Please put the job title in the subject line.
Equal Opportunity
Louisville High School is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage minorities, females, disabled, and qualified veterans to apply. We evaluate all applicants without unlawful consideration of race, color, age, religion, gender, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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The College and Academic Counselor, proactively partners with parents, teachers, and staff to support the educational, personal, and vocational growth of eleventh and twelfth grade students. This role will oversee all aspects of the College Counseling program and will provide students with comprehensive, individualized counseling to ensure academic and emotional progress, and planning for the college application process. In addition, the counselor will collaborate with faculty, staff, and parents to address any concerns.
Position Details
This is a long-term substitute (temporary) position that will begin in late July/early August and end in mid- December of this year, with the possibility of it lasting longer.
College and Academic Counselor Essential Job Functions
Helps execute all college information programs such as the college application workshops, Financial Aid Night, Scoreback Night, Valley Catholic High Schools College Fair, student workshops, and grade-level information nights for students and parents.
Prepares all college counseling communications, including push-pages and targeted emails.
Maintains and updates the College Counseling, Summer Program Opportunities and College Scholarship resource boards on My Louisville.
Prepares annual course updates for the University of California and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
Communicates regularly with college admission counselors.
Helps coordinate and lead all college tours.
Consults with Director of Counseling for college counseling-related budget items.
11th – 12th Grade Counseling Essential Job Functions
Meets with each student and parents in the spring of the junior year and in the fall of the senior year to plan and facilitate the college application process.
Provides academic and social/emotional counseling and interventions to all juniors and seniors within the counselor’s caseload. Works with Administration, Director of Counseling, faculty, and staff to provide overall support for students as needed.
Meets with students who are on academic probation or who have received academic deficiency notices and assists them in improving their performance.
Assists students in identifying their interests and abilities and measure themselves in terms of what will be required of them in college.
Oversees Naviance and SCOIR, college planning programs.
Helps students understand the purpose and nature of national testing programs (SAT and ACT) and the meaning of test scores.
Applies for College Board and/or ACT accommodations for students who have a documented need.
Keeps students informed about application procedures and deadlines, and publicizes off-campus college programs and events.
Ensures that students are informed about scholarship and financial aid opportunities.
Attends state, local, and professional meetings throughout the year to keep abreast of changing practices in college admission.
Proctors Advanced Placement exams and any other standardized testing exams as needed.
Completes secondary school reports and letters of recommendation, and coordinates the teacher recommendation request process.
Maintains records of college admission for Louisville graduates.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
Bachelor’s Degree in Counseling, Psychology, or related field.
Master’s Degree in Counseling and/or Pupil Personnel Services Credential preferred.
College Counseling Certification preferred.
At least two years’ experience in college admissions or high school college counseling.
At least two years of experience working with the academic and personal needs of high school age students and parents in a school setting required.
Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and/or confidential information with parents, teachers, and administrators.
Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and decision-making.
Excellent organization, written, and oral communication skills.
Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
Experience with student and parent programming and informational sessions
Experience with high-stakes test coordinating and/or proctoring (AP, SAT, ACT) a plus
Familiarity with SCOIR, a comprehensive K-12 college and career readiness solution, a plus
The anticipated annual salary range that the school reasonably expects to pay for this position is between $60,000 – $90,000, depending on qualifications such as experience or education.
About Louisville
Founded in 1960, Louisville High School is a Catholic college preparatory high school for young women with a long and proud academic tradition. Louisville seeks faculty and staff who are enthusiastic about ongoing professional learning and engaging students in their development. We offer excellent medical, long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment, and retirement benefits. To learn more about all of the wonderful aspects of the school, please visit our website at www.louisvillehs.org.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their cover letter and resume to HR@louisvillehs.org. Please put the job title in the subject line.
Equal Opportunity
Louisville High School is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage minorities, females, disabled, and qualified veterans to apply. We evaluate all applicants without unlawful consideration of race, color, age, religion, gender, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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