School Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $55,579.00 Start Salary. Willing to give experience

POSITION SUMMARY :

The High School Counselor provides a comprehensive, developmental counseling program that addresses the academic, career, and social / emotional development of all students. The counselor works collaboratively with students, parents, staff, and community partners to support student success in alignment with the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model and Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) standards.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Academic Development

• Advise students on course selection, scheduling, and graduation requirements per Pennsylvania Department of Education guidelines.
• Monitor student academic progress and collaborate with teachers to identify and support at-risk students.
• Coordinate academic intervention strategies, including tutoring, credit recovery, and academic support plans.
• Assist with the implementation and review of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), 504 Plans, and Student Assistance Programs (SAP).

2. Career Development

3. Social / Emotional Development

4. Program Management and Collaboration

QUALIFICATIONS, CRITICAL SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Works primarily in a school setting with frequent interaction with students, parents, and staff.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The information listed above is subject to change.

This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This position description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. Items may be added, modified, or deleted (or the position itself) at any time as is deemed necessary. The employee in this position will be required to perform any other duties requested by his / her supervisor(s).

The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the school of any and all reasonable accommodations that will be required.

Innovative Arts Academy Charter School is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeships. Innovative Arts Academy Charter School makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.