School Counselor
- Employer
- Alexandria City Public Schools
- Location
- Alexandria, Virginia
- Closing date
- Jul 18, 2019
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- Industry
- Education
- Function
- Counselor, Counselor and Therapist
- Hours
- Full Time
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
Job Details
Qualifications:
- Education: A Master's degree in guidance counseling, representing intensive course work in the principles and practice of educational guidance; educational testing and measurement; counseling; the organization and administration of guidance services; and the psychology of learning.
- Certificates & Licenses: Valid Virginia Department of Education license with an endorsement in School Counseling, or eligibility to obtain one.
- Experience: Job related within specialized field with increasing levels of responsibility is required.
Essential Functions:
- Assists students (e.g. financial aid, college materials, applications, on line registration, scholarships, etc.) in activities necessary for securing financial aid for post-graduation academic and/or vocation opportunities.
- Conducts student workshops and/or presentations to provide student with information regarding occupational programs, Career Center's services, and/or other post high school opportunities.
- Coordinates on-campus site visits by college and university recruiters, including "Career Day," to ensure availability of facilities and enhancing students' access to educational opportunities.
- Directs student workers and volunteers to ensure that work functions are completed correctly and within specific timeframes.
- Maintains a variety of confidential and non-confidential manual and electronic lists and records (e.g. inventory of college catalogues, applications and web site locations, etc.) to ensure the availability of materials for internal use and distribution as required.
- Monitors student activities in the Career Center to provide a safe and positive environment.
- Participates in a variety of meetings, workshops and committees (e.g. university/college conferences, class visits, community service group meetings, etc.) to convey and/or gather information required to perform functions and remain knowledgeable with program guidelines.
- Performs a variety of clerical activities (e.g. copying, filing, collating, answering phones, etc.) in support of the students and staff.
- Prepares a variety of documents, reports and written materials (e.g. individual awards, invitations, event programs, bulletins, reports, etc.) to communicate information to parents, staff; provide written support, develop recommendations and/or convey information.
- Researches educational and/or career opportunities to provide students with information on educational and/or career opportunities.
- Schedules career and/or vocational assessments of students' interests and abilities to evaluate career options.
- Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
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Primary Location:
George Washington Middle School
Salary Range:
Licensed Salary Scale (http://www.acps.k12.va.us/hr/compensation/)
Shift Type:
Full-Time
Company
Alexandria City Public Schools is one of the most diverse school systems in the country and we celebrate that diversity. Our students come from more than 80 different countries, speak more than 60 languages, and represent a rainbow of ethnic and cultural groups. They are economically diverse, but all are rich in that the residents of Alexandria are dedicated to ensuring that each and every one of them achieves success.
The children of Alexandria have benefited significantly from the strong support of City Council and the Alexandria community over the years. Tremendous gains have been made in student achievement and ACPS continues to be in the forefront of technology integration.
T.C. Williams High School is on the cutting edge, both inside and out. The award-winning building features numerous environmentally sound features, such as a 450,000-gallon underground cistern that collects and stores rainwater for building use, and a rooftop garden that provides stormwater management. The redesigned educational program at T.C. consists of smaller learning communities designed to increase academic achievement and the level of student engagement. Students feel more connected to caring adults, and teachers have more opportunity to know and support their students.
The City of Alexandria was recently named one of the Top 100 Communities for Young People by America's Promise, partly because of the quality of our schools and programs. A recent City survey indicates that the number of people who made the decision to live in Alexandria based on the quality of the schools has increased since 2004. We have many reasons to celebrate. ACPS is truly an urban success!
- Location
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2000 N Beauregard St
Alexandria
VA
22314
US
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