School Counselor

School Counselor

Who We Are:

Wyoming Public Schools is a Public School District in Kent County, Michigan that is dedicated to empowering all of our 4,000 students in an inclusive, inspiring, and innovative culture of learning. We believe our actions express our priorities - collaboration, continuously improving and that we are strengthened by our diversity; our unique differences make us better together. We have shared values and one purpose: our students.

What We Need:

We are seeking an energetic, collaborative team member to join our team as a School Counselor. We need someone with a high level of organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills along with a high degree of initiative. Below is a list of general responsibilities:

• Assists students in evaluating students' aptitudes and abilities through the interpretation of individual standardized test scores and other pertinent data, and works with students in developing education and occupation plans consistent with such evaluation.

• Assists students in making course and subject selections, as well as with evaluating career interests and choices.

• Develops the scheduling of classes using the Student Management System.

• Obtains and disseminates information regarding occupational opportunities to students and to classes studying occupations.

• Assists students with admissions, scholarship and identifying employment opportunities.

• Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student's abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with guidance services.

• Researches educational and career opportunities, and coordinates with teachers, college and university personnel, resource specialists, and business and community organizations for the purpose of providing information, and making recommendations.

• Assists with the registration and orientation students who are new to the school regarding procedures and educational opportunities.

• Assists with the school district's dropout prevention efforts.

• Serves as ready resource to students to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and maturity.

• Plans and coordinates field trips to institutions of higher learning, businesses and other organizations related to guidance responsibilities.

• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships with members of institutions of higher learning and the business community.

• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and providing student information to prospective colleges and employers, as required by district procedures and applicable laws.

• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.

• Assists in the orientation of new teachers and provides in-service training in guidance counseling.

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

What You Need:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of pre/post high school program eligibility requirements.

• Knowledge of college/university admissions processes, scholarship programs and other educational opportunities.

• Knowledge of current developments in business and industry regarding career opportunities and employment.

• Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.

• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.

• Knowledge of Student Management Systems - Synergy used in Wyoming Public Schools.

• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.

• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.

• Ability to organize and coordinate work.

• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.

• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

• Regular, consistent and reliable attendance.

Certification/License:

• State of Michigan Certification and/or Licensure as a Guidance Counselor.

Education:

• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in school counseling.

Experience:

• Successful prior experience as a school counselor preferred.

What We Provide:

• Excellent Work Environment

• Competitive Salary

• Great Benefits