High School Counselor Job Listing at Kamehameha Schools in Keaau, Hawaii (Job ID JR-05139)

Description

Job Posting Title

High School Counselor

Employee Type

Defined Term (Fixed Term)

Recruiting Start Date

09-22-2024

Job Exempt?

Yes

Recruiting End Date

10-13-2024

Aloha mai!  Mahalo for your interest in Kamehameha Schools.  If you are looking for an opportunity to utilize your skills and talents and grow in your profession, while serving and strengthening our Native Hawaiian community, we would love to have you join our ʻohana!

Kamehameha Schools Hawaii Campus is looking for a High School Counselor! This position is in charge of College and Career classes, along with providing support with post-secondary/college going success strategies, FAFSA, and Scholarships.

This is a Defined Term position for the 24-25 SY with full employee benefits.

Job Summary

Responsible for advising and counseling students regarding academic, educational and short-term social and emotional problems. Teaches guidance classes to students through planned activities in small group or classroom settings. Communicates with parents and consults with administrators, teachers, and others regarding students' academic and educational matters. Participates on a Student Success Team, identifies students who may need targeted or intensive services, and coordinates with behavioral health specialists. Teaches group guidance classes, and participates in workshops for parents. Supports and attends appropriate student activities and events.

Essential Responsibilities

• Is universally accessible and makes an effort to know every student for which responsible. Provides individual student planning and responsive services to support students and their families regarding academic matters, including post-high school planning as applicable. Assists students/parents in understanding school policies and procedures.  Provides brief counseling to address social and emotional concerns and appropriately refers students to behavioral health specialists.

• Teaches guidance classes and provides guidance counseling to students through planned activities in small group or classroom settings to convey educational, social and important school information, and offers workshops/seminars for parents.

• Consults, facilitates and maintains communication with parents, teachers, administrators, and pertinent agents on specific student and parent academic and educational matters including academic modifications and/or accommodations.  Provides feedback and recommends appropriate action and solutions to individual student's academic and educational needs and abilities.
• Participates on Student Success Teams, identifies students who may need targeted or intensive services, and participates in the development of student supports plans with particular responsibility for academic supports. Communicates, coordinates, and collaborates with behavioral health specialists on developing and implementing student supports.
• As appropriate, supports and attends student activities and events.

Position Requirements

Minimum Qualifications - An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the requirements listed.

• Master's Degree in Counseling/Guidance, Education, Social Work. Degrees and credits must be earned from a nationally accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 1 year of related work experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; organized; good public speaking skills; strong listening skills; ability to relate well to a variety of people (i.e. - faculty, staff, students, parents, etc.).
• High degree of professionalism and genuine concern for the well-being of students.
• Knowledgeable and experienced in evaluating and interpreting standardized test results.

Preferred Qualifications

• School counseling and teaching experience.
• Understanding and sensitivity to the Hawaiian community and culture.
• Understanding and familiarity with computer applications and word processing functions.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently sits, perform desk-based computer tasks and grasp light or fine manipulation, talk or hear.
• Occasionally stand and/or walk, write by hand, and lift and/or carry, push and/or pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
• Rarely twist, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crawl, climb, reach or work above shoulder, or grasp forcefully.

Working Conditions

• This position may involve traveling to various locations, including neighbor islands to conduct business.
• Work is conducted in an office environment and may require work to be conducted in non-standard workplaces.
• Work is typically conducted Monday through Friday at normal business hours.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties and skills required. The incumbent may be expected to perform other duties as assigned.

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Work Year

10

Pay Range

$58,761.00 - $154,633.00

Compensation and Benefits

Please note that the pay range for education staff is determined by several factors, including the length of the work year required for the position (9.75 – 11.5 months), the highest degree/educational credentials earned from an accredited institution, and the number of verified years of full-time, eligible, and relevant work experience. For reference, the lowest end of the scale applies to individuals with a Bachelor's degree and 0-1 years of verified, full-time, eligible work experience. Conversely, the highest end of the range would apply to an individual with a Ph.D. and 22 years of verified, full-time, eligible experience. The specific placement on the pay scale will be detailed in the employment offer.

At Kamehameha Schools (KS), we recognize that compensation is just one facet of a fulfilling employment experience. Our commitment lies in fostering a positive work environment and equipping employees with the necessary resources to excel every day. Our Total Rewards Program embodies KS's dedication to the physical, mental, and financial well-being of our employee ʻohana. Explore our comprehensive Benefits Summary for more information.

Primary Location

Hawaii Campus

City, State

Keaau, Hawaii

Additional Locations

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