School Guidance Counselor
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About the role
Under the direction of the immediate supervisor, the School Guidance Counselor supports students in overcoming personal, academic, and career-related challenges through counseling, guidance programs, and preventive interventions. The role fosters a safe, trusting, and confidential environment that promotes self-awareness, decision-making, problem-solving, and life skills. The counselor works closely with students, parents, teachers, the community, and partner agencies to promote student well-being, development, and success.
Key responsibilities
- Provide compassionate individual and group counseling, classroom guidance, and student support services
- Lead engaging programs on wellness, values formation, life skills, career planning, and personal development
- Guide graduating students through career assessments, career talks, mock interviews, job fairs, and future-readiness activities
- Build meaningful partnerships with students, parents, teachers, and community partners to create a safe and supportive school environment
- Champion student success through proactive interventions, confidential counseling, data-driven programs, and continuous professional development