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Job Opening Information School Counselor - College and Career Readiness

Job Number
50668
Position Start Date
7/1/2024

Position Title
School Counselor - College and Career Readiness
Required Application Type
Teacher / Admin
Salary/Pay Scale
$59,312.00 + 20 Summer Days
Job Description

School Guidance Counselor - College and Career Readiness - Albany High School

APSTA Employment Opportunity 

Monday – Friday 

Responsibilities:

The College & Career Readiness (CCR) Counselor will serve students and families in grades 9-12 as an advocate in support of post-high school opportunities for students. The CCR Counselor works closely with administrators, students, families, outside partners and the student's academy counselors to ensure that barriers are identified and removed to maximize opportunities that support student access and achievement.    

The CCR Counselor will support students in many areas but not limited to future planning, college search and applications, financial aid, standardized testing, career development, and NCAA Initial Eligibility.  The goal will be to ensure today's students become productive, well-adjusted adults of tomorrow.   

 - CCR Counselor activities include but are not limited to the following:  

  • College Application Assistance 

  • College Fairs and Visits 

  • College Evening Family Programs 

  • Financial Aid  

  • College Information Night 

  • College Daytime Workshops 

  • Financial Aid Review & Completion 

  • Essay writing 

  • EOP/HEOP Assistance 

  • Junior and Senior Future Planning Presentations 

  • Instant Admit Days 

  • SchooLinks Administrator, Classroom Presentations, Teacher Training 

  • Standardized Testing Registration Assistance (SAT/ACT) 

  • PSAT Collaboration with Administrator.  

  • Armed Services 

  • School Profile 

  • Scholarships 

  • Senior/Junior Awards 

  • Summer Programs 

  • Summer Employment 

  • NCAA Clearinghouse Transcripts & Course Approvals 

  • College & Career Center Publications 

  • Performing other duties as assigned by the supervisor  

 

Job Qualifications

Valid NYS Certification and License

Application Procedure

Applications for this position are accepted by applying through the RecruitFront "Apply Now" button.

For assistance with the application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at humanresources@albany.k12.ny.us

Job Category
Instructional/Teacher
Job Location
Albany High School

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