Academic Advice, Accounts Payable, Conflict Resolution, Crisis Intervention, Data Management, Faculty Administration, Healthcare, Interpersonal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project Tracking, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Record Keeping, Secondary School, Strategic Planning, Training Program, Training/Teaching Curriculum
High School Guidance Counselor JobID: 13981
Position Type:
CURRICULUM SUPPORT/School Counselor
Date Posted:
5/12/2026
Location:
Tara High
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A high school guidance counselor provides comprehensive academic, career, and personal/social counseling to students in grades 9-12 to promote academic success and emotional well-being. They help students create educational plans, select classes, apply to colleges or training programs, and address social/behavioral issues that interfere with school performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Academic Advising: Assist students with scheduling, maintaining academic records, interpreting standardized tests (SAT, ACT, AP), and developing strategies for academic improvement.
- College & Career Planning: Guide students in exploring career paths, selecting colleges, completing applications, and securing financial aid or scholarships.
- Personal/Social Counseling: Provide individual or small group counseling on issues like stress, anxiety, bullying, and conflict resolution.
- Crisis Intervention: Act as a first responder for student mental health crises to ensure safety and provide appropriate intervention.
- Collaboration: Collaborate with parents, teachers, and administrators to support student success and address behavioral issues.
- Referrals: Connect families with outside agencies for more intensive mental health services.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Education: Degree in school counseling or school psychology.
- Certification: State-specific certification or licensure to be a school counselor.
- Communication: Strong interpersonal skills for working with diverse populations.
- Data Management: Proficiency in monitoring student data to track progress.
Common Performance Targets
- 80/20 Rule: Many schools expect counselors to spend at least 80% of their time providing direct and indirect services to students.
- Preventative Support: Implementing programs that foster a positive school climate and reduce dropout rates.
Working Conditions
- Environment is usually a school office setting.
- Responsibilities include 50% sitting, 25% walking, and 25% standing, with some sedentary work involved.
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East Baton Rouge Parish School System