Providence School District
Summer Learning School - High School School Counselor
Providence School District - Providence, Rhode Island, us, 02912
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School Location : PCTA
High School School Counselor - Summer Learning Program 2025 (Up to 3 positions)
Prep Dates [NOT PD DAYS]:
July 2 - 3, August 5 - 6, 2025
Program Dates:
July 7 - 31, 2025 Tuesday - Thursday
Hours : Flex schedule
$40.00 per hour (Contingent upon funding)
School counselors are an integral part of the summer learning program team providing planning, guidance, and credit allocation. Under the direction of the summer program Director and Coordinator, the counselor is responsible for ensuring that students who are off track for their graduation cohort year have the opportunity to recover credits. They are responsible for ensuring every senior leaving the Providence Public Schools after graduation has college or career goals. School counselors are expected to assist in the registration process once summer credit recovery starts to ensure students are taking the courses they need, and completing a thorough review of student histories for students in the summer learning program.
EDUCATION TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
RIDE Requirements: PK-12 School Counselor ESL Preferred
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS STANDARDS:
Bachelor's Degree in Education from an accredited teacher education program Demonstrated competence in comprehensive guidance and counseling services Proven expertise with Skyward, Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets Thorough understanding of the high school course sequences and the requirements found in the PPSD Graduation Policy An asset-based view of diverse cultures and a belief in growth mindset Excellent communication and interpersonal skills DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND CURRICULAR LINKAGES:
Weekly monitoring and follow up reports from Edgenuity on student progress and log in habits Monitor targeted groups/meet with rising 12th and seniors needing final credits to graduate Review daily attendance reports and contact parents of absent students Scheduling of students in Edgenuity Work with students who may need guidance and/or support throughout the entire summer program Manage efficient registration process, scheduling, and grade reporting for all students enrolled in summer school courses Verify that seniors have completed the requirements to obtain their high school diploma following the completion of summer classes Coordinate with guidance counselors/administrators from the various schools to ensure that seniors who complete summer courses and are able to graduate have materials/clearance required to receive a diploma Communicate and interact professionally and compassionately with students, colleagues, parents, and the community Promote a learning environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of all students Support the summer program leadership team Must commit to working all days of program
Equal Employment Opportunity
Providence Public Schools is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that is actively seeking to increase minority recruitment among its administrators and teaching staff. PPSD does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, color, disability or veteran status. All programs are open to all individuals, regardless of their race, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, color, disability or veteran status.
High School School Counselor - Summer Learning Program 2025 (Up to 3 positions)
Prep Dates [NOT PD DAYS]:
July 2 - 3, August 5 - 6, 2025
Program Dates:
July 7 - 31, 2025 Tuesday - Thursday
Hours : Flex schedule
$40.00 per hour (Contingent upon funding)
School counselors are an integral part of the summer learning program team providing planning, guidance, and credit allocation. Under the direction of the summer program Director and Coordinator, the counselor is responsible for ensuring that students who are off track for their graduation cohort year have the opportunity to recover credits. They are responsible for ensuring every senior leaving the Providence Public Schools after graduation has college or career goals. School counselors are expected to assist in the registration process once summer credit recovery starts to ensure students are taking the courses they need, and completing a thorough review of student histories for students in the summer learning program.
EDUCATION TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
RIDE Requirements: PK-12 School Counselor ESL Preferred
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS STANDARDS:
Bachelor's Degree in Education from an accredited teacher education program Demonstrated competence in comprehensive guidance and counseling services Proven expertise with Skyward, Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets Thorough understanding of the high school course sequences and the requirements found in the PPSD Graduation Policy An asset-based view of diverse cultures and a belief in growth mindset Excellent communication and interpersonal skills DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND CURRICULAR LINKAGES:
Weekly monitoring and follow up reports from Edgenuity on student progress and log in habits Monitor targeted groups/meet with rising 12th and seniors needing final credits to graduate Review daily attendance reports and contact parents of absent students Scheduling of students in Edgenuity Work with students who may need guidance and/or support throughout the entire summer program Manage efficient registration process, scheduling, and grade reporting for all students enrolled in summer school courses Verify that seniors have completed the requirements to obtain their high school diploma following the completion of summer classes Coordinate with guidance counselors/administrators from the various schools to ensure that seniors who complete summer courses and are able to graduate have materials/clearance required to receive a diploma Communicate and interact professionally and compassionately with students, colleagues, parents, and the community Promote a learning environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of all students Support the summer program leadership team Must commit to working all days of program
Equal Employment Opportunity
Providence Public Schools is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that is actively seeking to increase minority recruitment among its administrators and teaching staff. PPSD does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, color, disability or veteran status. All programs are open to all individuals, regardless of their race, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, color, disability or veteran status.