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Job Title: High School Counselor
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Reports to: Principal
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FLSA Status: Exempt
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About Our School: East Wake Academy fulfills its mission of maintaining a safe, challenging and creative learning environment. This environment strives to develop character and self-esteem while equipping students with the skills needed for a rigorous curriculum and to thrive in a college preparatory atmosphere producing academic excellence. We are dedicated to instilling the values of academic citizenship by creating relationships with parents, businesses and civic partners. East Wake Academy is committed to building a strong foundation of learning while providing our students the competitive edge to win in tomorrow's world.
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Qualifications:
- Belief in the mission and vision of the school and a commitment to support East Wake Academy in reaching and maintaining our mission and vision
- Master’s Degree in School Counseling
- Licensed and certified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
- High School Experience is required
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Responsibilities:
- Assist students and parents with the high school course selection process according to specific state credit and graduation requirements and student needs and interests. An integral part of this process is assisting students and parents to develop a Four-Year Plan for meeting graduation requirements
- Keep abreast of all current high school graduation requirements and communicate to principal, staff and parents
- Design and implement a “college-bound” culture at the school
- Advise students with issues related to dropping courses and changing schedules, seeking support as needed, while ensuring that the school’s course selection and drop policies are correct
- Ensure that student transcripts are accurate and up to date.
- Work with students to provide social and emotional support to increase academic success.
- Participate in the development of crisis prevention and management plans for the school and serve as a key member of the Student Support Team (SST)
- Implement special programs such as Advanced Placement support, Career & College Program (CCP), SAT and ACT Preparation, and college entrance preparation
- Understand the requirements to facilitate the administration of all high school testing, such as the PSAT, SAT, ACT, and AP exams
- Help students to research and understand their post-secondary career and educational options
- Assist with student preparation of applications for college and jobs
- Educate students and parents about college admissions requirements and financial aid
- Coordinate high school graduation ceremonies
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What you bring to the job:
- Possess a work ethic and personal belief system that aligns with the mission and vision of East Wake Academy
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to forge relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and community
- Demonstrated organizational and technology skills
- Demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities and guiding investment in people and systems
- Self-directed with the ability to work both autonomously and in teams
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Physical Requirements:
Office Position - Sedentary
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