Position Title: SEACBEC Counselor (CTE Focus: Grades 9–12)

Reports To: SEACBEC Director (Building Administrator)

Terms of Employment

12 month contract (245 days)

Salary and benefits shall be established by the Warren School District Board of Education.

 

Position Summary

SEACBEC Counselor adheres to the Arkansas School Counseling mission to support fully implemented, comprehensive programs (Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-2003) that are preventative and developmental. Focuses on career readiness, technical pathways, and postsecondary transitions for grades 10–12 across six partner districts, supporting 9–12 career development. Oversees recruitment, enrollment, scheduling, completion, credential attainment, and postsecondary outcomes, and serves as liaison among the Career Center, partner districts, colleges, and industry partners.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Condensed)

Academic & Career Planning: Recruit and advise students; align courses to graduation requirements; develop Student Success Plans; support scheduling; monitor progress, pathway completion, and diploma distinctions.

Program Support: Assist program planning and improvement; track concentrators, completers, and credentials; promote non-traditional pathways.

Recruitment & Enrollment: Coordinate recruitment, applications, enrollment, placement, and concurrent credit with partner districts and colleges.

Postsecondary & Workforce Readiness: Guide college, technical, and workforce planning; support credentials, financial aid, FAFSA, scholarships, and work-based learning.

Data & Reporting: Maintain records; manage student information systems; report grades and required state/federal data.

Student Support: Provide counseling; coordinate referrals; participate in support teams; advocate for equity and success.

Collaboration: Serve as liaison among Career Center, districts, families, colleges, and industry partners.

Testing & Advising: Coordinate exams; advise on registration and graduation.

 

Professional Duties: Engage in professional learning; support program improvement; perform assigned duties.

 

Qualifications: Master’s in School Counseling (or related); valid Arkansas K–12 license; knowledge of state framework and ASCA model.

 

Skills: Communication, organization, data management, problem-solving, confidentiality, and student information systems proficiency.

 

Working Relationships: Students; Career Center staff; district counselors/administrators; families; postsecondary and industry partners.

Evaluation: In accordance with district policy and TESS.