Description
About Great Oaks Charter School – Wilmington
The Great Oaks (GO) Charter School - Wilmington opened in downtown Wilmington in the fall of 2015. Great Oaks – Wilmington serves 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grades. Great Oaks provides a unique structure of support for its students
POSITION SUMMARY: High School Guidance Counselor
Goal:
To guide and counsel individuals and groups of students through the development of educational and career plans, which may include:
Key responsibilities include:
- Develop & Coordinate with Administration master schedule and scheduling of all students
- Provides personal and social growth counseling which includes individual and group counseling relating to academic success, understanding of self and others, communication skills, decision-making, relationship skills, conflict resolution, and goal setting.
- Provides crisis intervention services, e.g. suicide prevention, child abuse, health concerns, substance abuse, and follow-up services as appropriate.
- Conducts individual conferences and group meetings with parents to effectively communicate with and involve parents in improving student performance.
- Assists in coordination and implementation of school testing SAT, PSAT, WIDA, DESSA, and MAP Testing
- Participates in and assists with the intervention/crisis team process
- Planning and/or promoting programs that enhance the academic, social, or emotional growth of students, e.g., Career Fair, Honor Roll Assembly, Awards Ceremony & Senior Events, Graduation, opportunities for student enrichment and/or remediation, scholarship opportunities, and parent informational programs such Parent Camp.
- Meeting with seniors once each semester and mailing updates on their graduation status to their parents; Helping students develop post-secondary educational plans in accordance with their interests, abilities, and career plans; Assisting students with the completion of college admissions applications;
- Assisting the principal in the preparation of diploma lists and identification of honor graduates in preparation for the Senior Honors Program and Graduation
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must hold an Active State of Delaware License and Elementary or K-12 School Counselor Certification.
- Minimum of three years of successful professional experience at the high school level
- Master’s degree from an accredited college/university.
- Have the ability to cooperate with staff, parents/guardians, administration, and community resource people.
- Proven ability to develop rapport with students.
- Experience analyzing data to identify concerns and develop solutions.
- Ability to empathize and understand the concerns of all students in a diverse, urban setting.
- Possess teaching skills to administer developmental guidance curriculum; organizational skills; computer literacy; and knowledge of the developmental guidance philosophy.
License/Certification:
- K-12 School Counselor Certification. (Required)
Compensation:
Great Oaks provides a competitive compensation and benefits package; exact compensation will vary based on experience and education.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,570.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person