Academy Guidance Specialist

Department: Academy

Reports to: Counseling Coordinator K-12

Duties:

• Guides students through the relevant guidance curriculum in accordance with the departmental standards and benchmarks;
• Makes available to students’ opportunities for individual and/or group counseling for personal, social and academic challenges;
• Communicates with parents the progress of the students;
• Provides essential information to teachers about students which will result in desirable classroom relationships;
• Interprets the results of standardized tests for students, teachers, and parents;
• Assists and guides students through career exploration and the college/university application process; 
• Provides guidance to students when selecting courses for the succeeding year;
• Takes a leading role in the scheduling process, working with the Principal and Counseling Coordinator on the Master schedule and on conflict-solving;
• Assists students and parents in creating and updating Academic Paths;
• Maintains an active profile on Unifrog and monitors student progress;
• Works closely with the Principal on individual and group issues;
• Serves on the Child Study Team committee;
• Conducts small group counseling sessions directed toward issues of concern to the student body (i.e. study skills groups, bullying, etc.);
• Administers placement tests;
• Facilitates and organizes new student orientation/registration and the Academy Buddy program;
• Creates and monitors all student schedules;
• Monitors quarterly progress reports and works with students/families to determine plans of action;
• Serves as team member of school-wide Advisory Program and attends relevant Advisory meetings;
• Assists students with scholarship and award opportunities;
• Attends relevant Professional Development meetings;
• Serves as creative team member of school-wide Wellness Week;
• Keeps the K-12 Counseling Coordinator abreast of all relevant issues;
• Works closely with the OLP department to facilitate smooth progress of students with learning differences;
• Works closely with the JK-12 counseling psychologist as needed regarding student socio-emotional well being;
• Works closely with Registrar in relation to college/university application process;
• Provides comprehensive college counseling in order for students to achieve their 'Best Fit' higher level institution;
• Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Teaching certification or equivalent in Guidance Counseling/School Counseling;
• Academic degrees from an accredited University/College in relevant field (MA);
• At least two years of relevant experience;
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate, both orally and written, in English;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality as necessary; 
• Knowledge of technological tools; word, excel, moodle.  
• Display commitment to safeguarding and protection of children.

Application Procedure:

To be considered for this vacancy, please complete this form and submit in English:

• Cover letter, which should include a statement of how you connect to ACS Athens' mission;
• Resume and;
• The contact information for three professional references.