Job Description

Position Type:
Student Support Services/Guidance Counselor

Date Posted:
3/20/2026

Location:
Valparaiso High School

Date Available:
2026-2027 School Year

Closing Date:
when position is filled
Valparaiso Community School Corporation

Valparaiso High School

Title: High School School Counselor

Qualifications:

• Appropriate Indiana licensure in school counseling required
• Knowledge in IDOE Diploma requirements preferred
• Experience and knowledge in honors programs such as AP, IB, ICC, or dual credit
  preferred
• Interest in sponsoring/coaching extra-curricular activities preferred
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and
  acceptable

Job Goal: To carry out the aims and objectives of the Valparaiso Community Schools. To instruct students in individual, small group, and large group settings for the success of all students. To continue the expectation of excellence in Valparaiso High School, promoting growth of the programming offered to students, and fostering the development of the whole child.

Expectations:

Uphold all ethical practices related to counselor license
Customer service oriented
Use data to monitor and promote student success towards graduation, scholarships,
careers, etc.
Student-centered decision making
Maintain high standards as a role model while advocating the skills, mission and
objectives of the school and district
Promote good citizenship, be understanding and fair, and display a character of integrity
Effectively communicate with students, parents, teachers, media, administrators and
other groups within the community
Create and maintain relationships with all stakeholders
Work in collaboration with peers across all disciplines, to enhance the learning
experience for all students
Knowledgeable in or adaptable to web-based programs currently used, such as
Naviance, Canvas, Skyward, etc.
Demonstrate necessary organizational and leadership skills
Provide relevant and timely college and career counseling
Plan and execute department programming as assigned (i.e. Scholarship Night,
Financial Aid Night, etc.)
Experience with creating, reviewing, or maintaining academic and behavioral
intervention plans, including the Individual Education Plan, 504, General Education Plan,
and any plans related to MTSS
Participate and contribute to meetings involving student learning or accommodations
Knowledge in proactive responses to student challenges including frequent
absenteeism, peer conflict, mental health issues, academic struggles, grief/loss, and
family concerns.
Other duties assigned by principal

Reports To: Building Principal

Job Tags

Night shift

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