Job Description
Job Description
- HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION COACH / CAREER ADVISEMENT COUNSELOR
EMPLOYMENT
210 Days
BASIC FUNCTION / PURPOSE
Under general supervision, coordinates all career guidance and counseling efforts within the school to ensure students are meeting the expectations of college and career readiness upon graduation.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for classroom, group, and individual guidance procedures associated with proper student placement in regard to graduation and beyond.Serves as a source of information for the student with respect to the school, home, and community.Collects and disseminates to students and parents information concerning school offerings, opportunities for further education, and careers and career training opportunities as appropriateCommunication skills, both verbal and non-verbal, must be excellentAssists in facilitating student-teacher-counselor-parent-conferences as neededResponsible for delivering accurate and relevant information concerning post-secondary options to students and parentsClearly communicates school procedures, guidelines, and district policies to students as well as all other stakeholdersSupports school principal in implementing change in identified areasDefined duties specific to grade levels served as defined by district and school principalOther duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Holds or Eligible for Valid Georgia CertificateExperience of Five Years or Greater in a High School Setting RequiredPrevious Evidences of Other Professional Experiences in Education are PreferredAbility to Demonstrate Clearly Knowledge and Experience in Building a High School Master ScheduleWell Versed in the Graduation Requirements for the State of GeorgiaDocumented Work Experience or Significant Training in Regards to the Infinite Campus PlatformFamiliarity with Alternative Learning Program Partnerships with Jasper County Charter SystemCollaborates with Teachers, Counselors, and / or Advisors to Assure the Development of Transition Programs for 8th graders to Improve Individual Student and Subgroup High School Transition Success Rates.Develops Partnerships with Business and Community Organizations to Support the Goals of District High School Graduation InitiativesStrong Organizational and Communication Skills.SALARY
State and Local Salary Schedule with Signing Bonus