Anticipated Career Guidance Counselor

Duties

• Collaborate with students to identify career aspirations and academic goals; provide information and answers to questions related to college applications and career choices.

• Assists students with academic planning, accountability, and/or organization.

• Teaches a variety of skills including Workplace Excellence

• Assists students in developing a meaningful e-Portfolio to include resume and portfolio-related correspondence.

• Collaborates with KACC attending schools to ensure full compliance with IEP and 504 accommodations, assisting KACC with designing those accommodations if needed.

• Counsels students with personal, social, disciplinary, and behavioral issues.

• Collaborates with teachers to identify ways to improve the achievement and social development of students.

• Promptly notifies appropriate authorities of any reports or suspicions of crimes, abuse, or neglect.

• Collaborates with other educators, parents, and students to develop, review, renew, and/or modify Individualized Education Plans or 504 plans for students who qualify.

• Collaborate with area businesses and trade organizations to develop and maintain internship and job shadowing workplace experience opportunities.

• Collaborate with regional community colleges to obtain and maintain dual college credit.

• Conduct semi-annual Counselor Meetings with area counselors

• Collaborate on yearly events such as, but not limited to Open Houses, 8th Grade Day, Sophomore Day, Emerging Workforce, and signing day.

• Compile data for 2nd year senior transcripts, create, and distribute

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Thorough understanding of developmental expectations for students of different ages.

• Thorough understanding of assessments and aptitude tests and ability to properly interpret the results.

• Superior interpersonal skills with persons of all ages and across diverse backgrounds.

• Thorough understanding of warning signs of abuse, neglect, or other crimes.

• Ability to work well with a variety of other personalities.

• Proficient in Google Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in an applicable field required; Master's degree preferred.

• School Counseling Related experience preferred.

• Willingness to stay updated on current trends in career counseling and education

• Ability to collaborate effectively with students, faculty, staff, and external partners.

• Flexibility to adapt to the evolving needs of students and the educational landscape.

School District

kacc-il.org

Position Website

www.kacc-il.org

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Job Posting Date

4/12/2024

Application Deadline

7/26/2024

Start Date

8/1/2024