Counselor

PHILOSOPHY: To provide a comprehensive guidance and counseling program designed to address the social, emotional, educational and occupational needs of all Messmer High School students.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• To guide and counsel individuals and groups of students through the development of educational and career plans, which may include:

1. Meeting with students whose names appear on the low grade list for each marking period and, if appropriate, formulating a plan of action for success involving the student and the parent;

2. Planning and/or promoting programs which enhance the academic, social or emotional growth of students, e.g., Curriculum Fair, Career Fair, Underclass Honors Assembly & Senior Honors Program, Graduation, opportunities for student enrichment and/or remediation, scholarship opportunities and parent informational programs;

3. Meeting with seniors once each semester and mailing updates on their graduation status to their parents;

4. Working with students who have discipline, attendance and academic problems and are referred by teachers, parents or administrators;

5. Ensuring that students are aware of requirements for graduation and college admission, as well as any NCAA requirements that may be necessary for athletic participation;

6. Guiding each student to choose courses consistent with his/her interests, abilities and career plans;

7. Helping students develop post-secondary educational plans in accordance with their interests, abilities and career plans;

8. Assisting students with the completion of college admissions applications. The MHS Guidance team will work collectively to manage the LEAVE READY goals and tasks;

9. Assuring that appropriate, accurate information is maintained in each student’s permanent, cumulative record; and

10. Making necessary schedule changes for individual students that are both appropriate for their abilities and aligned with their educational and career plans.

• To facilitate small groups for individual students with identified, common needs MHS Guidance Counselor will schedule and hold both personalized and small group sessions that align to MHS Academic Career Planning calendar.

• To consult with and serve as a resource for students, staff and parents regarding developmental needs of students, which may include:

1. Conference with individual students who have experienced a death in the family or serious illness and notification of their teachers.

2. Work with teachers to better help them understand students with physical or emotional challenges.

• To refer students and parents/guardians to appropriate school and community resources;

• To participate in, coordinate, conduct activities which contribute to the effective implementation of the high school component of the 9-12 guidance curriculum;

• To evaluate and revise the building guidance and counseling program;

• To continue personal professional growth and development. Other duties as assigned by the administration

• Manage AP Program with regards to registration, testing schedule, communication, and efficient implementation.

QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s Degree in Guidance & Counseling with School Counseling Endorsement for the state of Wisconsin.