Academic Guidance Counselor - Southeast Dubois County School : Job Details

Position Type: Student Support Services/Guidance Counselor Date Posted: 8/11/2025 Location: Forest Park Jr/Sr High School Date Available: 01/05/2026 Academic Guidance Counselor Terms of Employment - 193 days Summary

• The Academic Guidance Counselor will work closely with Administration to provide acadmic guidance and counseling services while working cooperatively with parents, teachers, the College and Career Counselor, and support personnel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates administration, scoring, and interpretation state assessments
• Coordinates distribution, collection, and interpretation of group tests in the areas of ability, competency, and vocational interest
• Assists administration in the development of the master schedule
• Schedules students into appropriate classes
• Maintains student class and school records, including but not limited to, course and grade earned, grade point average, class rank, attendance, etc.
• Certifies eligibility for graduation
• Coordinates distribution of scholarship information and encourages and assists students with scholarship applications
• Communicates regularly with students experiencing academic difficulties
• Maintains and submites required program records and reports in an accurate and timely manner
• Work collaboratively with local college/career counselors to organize, develop and implement local career events, job fairs, and college fairs

Skills

• Strong facilitation, coaching, and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Demonstrates excellence in written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• A high level of organization skills and initiative
• Strong collaborative skills with school staff and local industry partners
• Knowledge of best practices in school climate and social-emotional learning (SEL) strategies and support

Additional Duties

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
• The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

• Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments
• May be required to stand for long periods of time

Education

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university
• Masters Degree preferred.

Certification

• Certification/License
• Indiana State Certification as a School Counselor

FLSA Status: Exempt