Academic Guidance Counselor

Academic Guidance Counselor

School Year 2023-2024

At Bradford Academy, the top priority will always remain the same - the students. Building a safe community allows our staff and families to lean on each other to invest in every child's educational journey. Our 13-year commitment is a promise to our families to equip each child with the tools and skills needed to walk across the stage at graduation. We are looking for talented and dedicated educators like you to help us see that promise through.

A successful candidate for this position has:

• An unwavering belief that all children regardless of their background can learn and exceed at high levels.
• A strong desire to achieve outstanding results in the pursuit of excellence for students.
• A love for building relationships and being on a collaborative team.
• The willingness to be a humble change agent.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

As the Academic Guidance Counselor, your core responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT, FAMILY AND SCHOOL NEEDS:

• Consistently and genuinely communicates strong beliefs in the worth and value of all children.
• Conducts assessments and evaluations in accordance with family and student rights.
• Uses student, family, and school assessment results to identify needs that affect student learning.
• Evaluates transcripts; participates, as requested, in planning, implementation and follow-up phases of proficiency testing.

ADVOCACY:

• Makes referral to public or private agencies with appropriate follow-up.
• Serves as a liaison between school, family, and community resources.
• Serves as a source of information regarding community resources.
• Works to prevent students from dropping out of the Academy and from transferring to other schools.

CONSULTATION AND COLLABORATION:

• Participates in case conferences involving cooperation with other pupil personnel workers, school personnel, and community agencies.
• Acts as a consultant to resolve problems concerning issuance of credits.
• Works with students on an individual basis in seeking solutions to personal problems related to such areas as home and family relations, health, and emotional adjustment.
• Confers with parents whenever appropriate.
• Is readily available to students for counseling that leads to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and maturity.
• Advises the Principal on matters of student discipline.

PROGRAM PLANNING, IMPLEMENTATION, AND EVALUATION:

• Participates in the development of policies and regulations that affect instruction and conditions of success.
• Oversees standardized testing, including M-Step, PSAT, SAT, NWEA, WIDA, and AP exams.
• Organizes and implements annual testing-out opportunity for secondary students.
• Demonstrates cooperative and collaborative practices in working with faculty, staff, parents and students.
• Provides in-service training for staff in guidance programs and in student conflict resolution and self-awareness programs.
• Organizes and conducts student orientation, graduation, career days, and other student events.
• Supervises the preparation and processing of college, scholarship and employment applications.
• Plans guidance field trips to schools, colleges and industries for interested students.
• Schedules new students to the Academy and presents the school procedures and opportunities for learning.
• Assists students in evaluating their aptitude and abilities through interpretation of individual standardized test scores and through teacher and parent data.
• Works with students in developing, carrying out, assessing and revising education and occupation plans.
• Oversees dual enrollment of select Juniors and Seniors into college courses.
• Performs audits to assess progress toward graduation.
• Creates trimester master schedules and student school schedules.
• Assumes other responsibilities assigned by the Administrator.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Conforms to the National Association of School Counselor Association (ASCA) Code of Ethics, and Standards for School Counseling practice.
• Maintains and administers the student records system according to the Academy, state, and federal regulations and protects the system's confidentiality.
• Organizes time, resources, energy, and workload in order to meet responsibilities.
• Participates in appropriate professional development activities to improve knowledge and skills.

Job Goal: To aid in the preparation of students for post-secondary life options, as well as promote understanding of the emotional and social development of children and the influences of family, community, and cultural differences on student success, along with working with students and staff on the implementation of effective intervention strategies and appropriate referrals.

Essential Skills and Competencies: While we will consider a broad range of backgrounds, the ideal candidate would have the following qualifications/experience:

Minimum Requirements:

• Valid School Counselor state license.
• Exemplary work habits verified by previous employers.

Desired Requirements:

• Knowledge of and skills working with students from all backgrounds.
• Demonstrated competence in all areas of focus.
• Knowledge and skills of college application and related processes.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to counsel students, parents, and staff, individually and in groups.
• Excellent verbal and written expression using proper grammar and vocabulary.

Work Location: 24218 Garner St, Southfield, MI 48033

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Choice Schools offers a full comprehensive benefits plan, including health care, a competitive 401(K) plan, professional development, and much more. View our benefits options here - https://choiceschools.com/careers/careers-choice-experience/

Please contact Nadia Samaha, nadiasamaha@choiceschools.com with any questions.

Working for Choice Schools Associates

Bradford Academy is part of the Choice Schools Community. As a comprehensive education service provider, Choice Schools offers a student-centered approach to tailored school operations support. Much like a superintendent's office, Choice Schools provides invaluable assistance in various crucial areas, including instruction, professional development, curriculum, human resources, finance, compliance, communications, and enrollment. By being a part of the Choice Schools Scholar Model, Dove Academy is a vibrant community of learning, comprised of multiple other outstanding scholar schools within the state. The Scholar Model will provide you with the support and collaboration of a large district while serving at a tight-knit community school in your area.

Choice Schools Associates is an equal opportunity employer. Choice Schools Associates does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic background. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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Salary : $40,500 - $51,300