Career CounselorScott County Schools USD 466 • www.usd466.com Scott County High School is hiring a Career Counselor for the 2024-2025 school year. Interested Applicants should apply at: This position requires: Evaluate students` or individuals` abilities, interests, and personality characteristics, using tests, records, interviews, or professional sources. Prepare students for later educational experiences by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks. Instruct individuals in career development techniques, such as job search and application strategies, resume writing, and interview skills. Conduct follow-up interviews with counselees to determine if their needs have been met. Provide students with information on topics such as college degree programs and admission requirements, financial aid opportunities, trade and technical schools, and apprenticeship programs. Refer students to degree programs based on interests, aptitudes, or educational assessments. Compile and study occupational, educational, and economic information to assist counselees in determining and carrying out vocational and educational objectives. Teach classes and present self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning. Plan and promote career and employment-related programs and events, such as career planning presentations, work experience programs, job fairs, and career workshops. Plan, direct, and participate in recruitment and enrollment activities. Establish contacts with employers to create internship and employment opportunities for students. Provide information for teachers and staff members involved in helping students or graduates identify and pursue employment opportunities. Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration. Review transcripts to ensure that students meet graduation or college entrance requirements, and write letters of recommendation. Assess needs for assistance, such as rehabilitation, financial aid, or additional vocational training, and refer students to the appropriate services. Plan and administer testing programs and review results with students and families. Attend all building faculty meetings and curriculum meetings as scheduled. Other duties as assigned by the building principal, assistant principal, or superintendent. Benefits Information • Free Single Coverage Health Insurance begins on 1st Day
• $480 Annual Retirement Match on 403(b)
• Free access for employees and household members to mental health counseling financial management services and reduced-cost legal services through New Directions Employee Assistance Plan
• Free Group Term Life Insurance $15 000 + dependent coverage
• Discounted Internet Service through S&T
• 14 Days Sick Leave
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flex Spending Account or Health Savings Account
Salary Information $45 340.00 - $66 480.00
Employer Information Scott County School district covers 756 square miles and serves approximately 1,000 students in a county with a population of 6,000 and in a city of just under 4,000. The district encompasses all of Scott County along with parts of Logan, Wichita and Lane counties. We are located approximately 60 miles east of the Colorado border, and almost directly between the Nebraska and Oklahoma state lines.
U.S.D. 466 educates just over 1,000 students PreK-12. Scott City Elementary School serves PreK-2nd grade students. Class sizes average under 20 students per classroom. Scott City Middle School serves 3rd – 8th grades. Middle school students in grades 6-8 are offered a variety of elective classes during the day and multiple activities and athletics as extracurricular. Scott Community High School is a 9-12 building and is classified as a 3A school. High school students have a variety of options academically and in extra-curricular activities. Our students traditionally compete and perform well at the highest levels in the state. Also, students in grades 5-12 have 1:1 iPads, and they take pride in our district and community.
In November of 2017, the community passed a $25 million dollar bond issue. The goals of the building projects were to enhance safety at each building, provide proper size for our student population, and become more efficient with aging structures. Highlights of the projects include a new front entry to each building, renovated classrooms in the elementary and middle schools, improvements at the football field and track, and a new 1,800 seat gymnasium. These projects coupled with the 2005 improvements made to the high school and the addition of field turf in a 2023 summer project provide quality facilities for our students, staff, and the community.
Scott City is a thriving community. In 2012, Scott City earned recognition at an "All American City." This recognition was due largely to the efforts and successes of our community to grow and offer more opportunities to residents. We are a regional center within the immediate area. Our community offers business opportunity, health care, and recreational events, among other interests. Some highlights of our community include:
Visit http://www.usd466.com/, and http://scottcityks.org/for more details about Scott City, KS.
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