Guidance Counselor/College and Career Readiness Counselor

Lake Station Community Schools

Thomas A. Edison Junior Senior High School | 3304 Parkside Avenue, Lake Station IN 46405-1143

Qualifications:

1. Bachelors Degree in Education, preferred.

2. Possess or be eligible to possess an Indiana License in guidance and counseling

all grades but minimally in grades 6 - 12, preferred.

3. Possess the ability to work effectively with students, parents, teachers, staff and administration.

4. Have good written and oral communication skills.

5. Familiar with developing a master school schedule and scheduling of students, preferred.

6. Familiar with the IDOE Graduation Pathways requirements.

7. Must understand and have respect for CONFIDENTIALITY of information.

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Salary and Benefits:

The salary and benefits of the Guidance Counselor/College and Career Readiness position will be commensurate with professional preparation and successful teaching experience according to the salary and benefit schedule adopted by the Board of School Trustees.

Full time position, 183 day (minimum)

Selection Process:

Lake Station Community Schools encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Upon meeting qualifications, selected candidates will be invited for interviews; final selection will be based on the interviewing panel's best judgement following the interview process.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in a fast paced environment requiring focus, attention and decision making. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the school corporation. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The individuals currently holding this position perform additional duties and additional duties may be assigned.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT

It is the policy of Lake Station Community Schools to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all School Corporation-sponsored employee activities. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications, business necessity or age limitations will be adhered to by the School Corporation where appropriate. As part of the School Corporation’s equal employment opportunity policy, Lake Station Community Schools will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities. Employees and applicants shall not be subjected to harassment, intimidation or any type of retaliation because they have (1) filed a complaint; (2) assisted or participated in an investigation, compliance review, hearing or any other activity related to the administration of any federal, state or local law requiring equal employment opportunity; (3) opposed any act or practice made unlawful by any federal, state or local law requiring equal opportunity; or (4) exercised any other legal right protected by federal, state or local law requiring equal opportunity. The above-mentioned policies shall be periodically brought to the attention of supervisors and shall be appropriately administered. It is the responsibility of each supervisor of the School Corporation to ensure affirmative implementation of these policies to avoid any discrimination in employment. All employees are expected to recognize these policies and cooperate with their implementation. Violation of these policies is a disciplinary offense. An Affirmative Action Officer has been assigned to direct the establishment and monitor the implementation of personnel procedures to guide our affirmative action program throughout Lake Station Community Schools. Contact the Administration Center, call 219-962-1159 or email HumanResources@lakes.k12.in.us for questions, concerns, complaints or more information.