Vacancy Notice:

Middle School/High School Guidance Counselor

Western Wayne School Corporation Superintendent, Mr. Andy Stover, has announced a vacancy for the position of Middle School/High School Guidance Counselor. This is a full-time position for the 2023-2024 school year.

Required Qualifications:

Hold and maintain an Indiana State License for School Counselor.

Primary Duties:

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  Ensure all students meet all graduation requirements
• Develop and deliver orientation programs for students and parents for middle school and high school. (7th grade, 9th grade, 12th grade)
• 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;
• Planning and/or promoting programs that 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;
• Meeting with seniors once each semester and mailing updates on their graduation status to their parents;
• Prepare student transcripts for schools, employers, etc.
• Compile class rank data for all students in grades nine through twelve. In September and January, review the records of all seniors to check their progress in meeting graduation requirements. He/she shall talk to any students who may have difficulty meeting graduation requirements and write letters in conjunction

with the Senior High Principal, to

• parent(s)/guardian(s) regarding any such problems.
• Discuss student programs and make recommendations as to what can be done in conjunction with teachers, parents and administration.
• Schedule students in appropriate classes depending on post-secondary plans in conjunction with parents, teachers and administration.
• Shall assist the administration in making arrangements for enrollment in the summer program.
• Supervise and maintain cumulative records and enroll students in grades 7 through 12.
• Assist students in preparing for after graduation
• Assist students filling out application forms for school, financial aid and jobs.
• Write recommendations on behalf of students for colleges, technical schools, scholarships, special awards and military service.
• Send out applications, transcripts and recommendations to schools and agencies.
• Coordinate and set up visits of representatives from colleges, technical schools, the military services and private training facilities.
• Call and write schools to set up visitation appointments and testing for students.
• Shall provide information on career areas and schools and administer and interpret interest tests.

Act as contact person for parents/guardians and students regarding financial aid, educational planning, and student grades and programs. Work with students on education/vocational post-secondary planning. Counsel students individually and/or in groups

• Advise and provide information to parents/guardians and teachers
• Collect information for special reports from teachers, students and records.
• Serve on individualized education program (IEP) teams when deemed appropriate.
• Shall keep abreast of current practices in the field of guidance and counseling through attendance at professional conferences/workshops.
• Assist school administrators were needed
• Assist the Senior High Principal in coordinating and administering the testing program at the Junior/Senior High School.
• Shall assist the administration in developing a master schedule and individual student schedules.
• Perform any and all other duties prescribed by the administration.

Salary: Western Wayne Schools will offer a competitive salary and benefit package that is commensurate with qualification and experience. The annual contractual length for this position is 184 days.

Application Process:

• Send an email to Mrs. Renee Lakes, High School Principal, rlakes@wwayne,k12.in.us and to Mrs. Robin Hokey, HR Director, rhokey@wwayne.k12.in.us to express interest in this position.
• Please submit applications on Appli-track at https://wwayne.k12.in.us/ select staff/employment and then Appli-track online applications.

Timeline:

• Vacancy posted on Monday, June 26, 2023
• Vacancy notice emailed to all teachers in the Western Wayne Schools on June 26, 2023