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:
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EOP/HEOP Assistance
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Junior and Senior Future Planning Presentations
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Instant Admit Days
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SchooLinks Administrator, Classroom Presentations, Teacher Training
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Standardized Testing Registration Assistance (SAT/ACT)
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PSAT Collaboration with Administrator.
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Armed Services
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School Profile
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Scholarships
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Senior/Junior Awards
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Summer Programs
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Summer Employment
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NCAA Clearinghouse Transcripts & Course Approvals
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College & Career Center Publications
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Performing other duties as assigned by the supervisor