Guidance Counselor-High School

The Brooklyn Center Community School (BCCS) District is seeking positive, energetic applicants to join our  Secondary – Guidance Counselor Team for the 2023-24 school year.  The Guidance Counselor performs intermediate professional work counseling students, providing guidance concerning attendance, enrollment, academics, scheduling, college, and career opportunities, providing counseling relating to interpersonal, personal, and family occurrences and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the general direction of the Principal.

BCCS is looking for applicants driven to uphold our Mission: To become a justice-center school community who fuels the unique genius of each student.

BCCS Core Values – Written on a foundation of student voice, our district core values communicate the culture and character of Brooklyn Center Community Schools. 

• We demonstrate passion, pride, and perseverance
• We acknowledge and disrupt oppressive systems
• Our diversity fuels learning
• We fiercely lead in justice-centered educated
• We stand front and center

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Performs guidance counseling services to students enrolled in school system.
• Counsels students individually and in small groups for specifically identified needs as endorsed by recognized guidance curriculum.
• Counsels students in the solution of personal problems, explore possible interventions and strategies on matters such as physical, mental, or substance abuse, rape, pregnancy, or suicide.
• Initiates, assembles, and maintains accurate cumulative records and transcript records for students and protects their confidentiality; verifies credits earned and evaluates transcripts for post-secondary education requirements.
• Advises students on subject selection; assists with organization administration and standardized testing; interprets test results for students, parents, and administrators.
• Manages student registration processes; registers students and provides orientation regarding procedures and expectations; creates and adjusts student class schedules.
• Navigates internships and career exploration for students.
• Provides data regarding college, employment, and other alternatives.
• Assists students with college application processes, including writing recommendations, applying for scholarships, and financial aid.
• Provides career counseling for life after high school.
• Attends meetings and training sessions as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of school guidance counseling principles, practices, and procedures;
• General knowledge of community agencies available to serve and assist students;
• Thorough knowledge of casework methods and procedures;
• General knowledge of elementary, secondary, or special education principles, practices, and procedures;
• Thorough knowledge of school and district rules, regulations, and procedures;
• Good judgment and decision making
• Ability to conduct interviews and guidance sessions effectively and to analyze attitudes and problems objectively
• Ability to counsel students and parents on sensitive problems and to communicate ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in written form
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, and administration.

Required Work Experience in Addition to Formal Education/ Training:
Previous experience working with diverse populations and urban/ suburban school settings preferred.

License/Certification
Bachelor’s degree with coursework in school counseling, sociology, psychology, or related field and considerable experience working with adolescents, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must hold a valid Minnesota K-12 School Counselor License.

Pay and Benefits: Competitive pay and benefits based on qualifications and contract 

Duty Days: 193 duty days (school year position), 7.75 hours/day

Why Choose BCCS?

• Flexible and Affordable Health Insurance Options

• Dental Insurance

• Group Life and AD&D Insurance

• Supplemental Life and Dependent Life Insurance

• Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Full-service community school

• Sand creek Employee Assistance Program: Supportive counseling and coaching

• Staff Wellness Opportunities: Annual benefits fair, wellness challenges and campaigns, free yoga and personal trainer sessions

• NeoPath Health Clinic: Onsite medical care to help you improve your overall health and wellness.  The clinic offers all of the primary care services you would expect from a family physician/general practitioner.
   

Application Process:
Please select this link to learn more about Brooklyn Center Community Schools: https://www.bccs286.org/
Please select this link to apply online:   https://www.applitrack.com/brooklyncenterschools/onlineapp/

BROOKLYN CENTER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:  
Brooklyn Center Community Schools is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable Equal Opportunity laws, directives and regulations of Federal, State and Local governing bodies or agencies. Brooklyn Center Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, gender identity and expression, disability, age, or status.