College Prep in a Small School Environment
Peak to Peak Charter School
The Peak to Peak community will inspire students to fulfill their academic dreams for college, to develop
their creative passions and athletic talents, and to become responsible citizens.
Job Title:
Reports To:
Date Approved:
High School College Counselor Long-Term Substitute
Executive Principal
August 17, 2009
SUMMARY
All employees and volunteers at Peak to Peak work together to fulfill the Peak to Peak Mission Statement.
The thoughts reflected in this description provide structure to the responsibilities and accountabilities for this
position. However, Peak to Peak expects to employ professionals who will work beyond job descriptions,
creating both a fulfilling career environment and very successful outcomes for our students. Values we hold
high are: trustworthiness, honesty, diligence, open communication, fairness, and politeness, and we expect to
see them evidenced in our staff, parents, and students.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES
• Carry out the day-to-day activities with High School students
• Meet with Seniors (last names A-La) for the college application process
• Write college letters of recommendation
• Maintain college record-keeping in Naviance
• Teach classroom lessons on the college application/admission process
• Provide social and emotional counseling for high school students
• Provide academic counseling to high school students
• Maintain student record-keeping in Infinite Campus
• Teach juniors weekly college curriculum beginning second semester
• Conduct individual appointments with juniors regarding the college search process
• Communicate with parents and teachers by phone and email
• Assist grades 9-12 with 2010-2011 course selection
• Assist students with second semester schedule changes
• Attend 11th and 12th grade Team Meetings
• Attend Curriculum Committee Meetings
• Attend Graduation Committee Meetings
• Instruct Parent Pod evening meetings regarding the college application process
• Other duties as assigned by the High School Principal
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position will supervise the High School Counseling Intern.
REPORTING STRUCTURE
The High School College Counselor Long-Term Substitute reports directly to the Executive Principal.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
• Master’s degree in school counseling required
• At least three years of HS counseling experience required
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College Prep in a Small School Environment
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Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with
students, parents, school staff, and administrators
Excellent written and oral communication skills are required
Proficient with a variety of computer programs including Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook
Familiarity with Naviance college software preferred
Proficient in use of Infinite Campus preferred
Demonstrated experience in effectively solving challenging problems through a positive,
collaborative approach
Strong organizational and coordination skills
Current familiarity with Peak to Peak operations preferred
Strong self-starter; able to work with limited direction
Excellent interpersonal skills, conflict management skills, and creative problem solving skills
Ability to apply superb judgment
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, policy and expectation documents, and student
performance plans. Ability to communicate effectively with students, Deans, Teachers and parents. Ability
to speak effectively before groups of students, staff, Administrators and parents.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts as it relates to grades, and formulas in EXCEL spreadsheets.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram
form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform 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 is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee
frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand
and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities
required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and
ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters
while performing the essential functions of this job. The hours may be long when specific needs arise, thus
some extended schedules may be necessary. This is a key position among the student population that must
attend the needs of students, staff, Administrators, and parents. Peak to Peak is a dynamic school subject to
changing work environments, adaptation of new educational principles and values, and shifting culture.
Adaptability to change is essential.
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College Prep in a Small School Environment
Peak to Peak Charter School
The Peak to Peak community will inspire students to fulfill their academic dreams for college, to develop
their creative passions and athletic talents, and to become responsible citizens.
Job Description Approval
POSITION:
DATED:
High School College Counselor Long-Term Substitute
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I have reviewed and understand the above Job Description; believe it to be accurate and
complete; and I can successfully fulfill each duty or task. I also agree that Peak to Peak Board of Directors
or Peak to Peak’s Executive Principal retains the right to change this job description at any time.
This Job Description is effective until revised and properly approved.
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High School Principal
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