Volunteer - Intern Counselor

Please note that this posting closes at 3 : 00 pm on the date listed above.

If you have questions regarding being a School Volunteer, please contact Danie Natter, College and Career Readiness Coordinator at (385)-646-4251 or email

This posting is for individuals interested in being a Volunteer Intern Counselor.

School counselors are responsible to implement a comprehensive school counseling program based on district goals and objectives, Utah State Board of Education Counseling Program Assurances, the , and the College Board’s .

Essential Functions :

• Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of a school’s comprehensive counseling and guidance program.
• Deliver a school counseling program to meet the individual and diverse needs of all students through College and Career Readiness (CCR) individual planning, collaborative classroom curriculum, and responsive services.
• Adhere to professional and ethical standards outlined by the American School Counseling Association (ASCA) and Granite School District.
• Advocate for equity for all students regardless of economic status or backgrounds.
• Align school schedules with students’ abilities and interests.
• Guide and counsel students through the development of their individual College and Career Readiness Plans (CCR-Plans).
• Involve parents in students’ CCR-Planning process.
• Consult and collaborate with teachers, staff, and parents to positively address needs of students.
• Participate in the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) process to identify and create interventions for students with critical needs.
• Teach curriculum utilizing effective instructional strategies with emphasis on college and career readiness components.
• Interpret achievement, interest, and aptitude assessment data to students and parents.
• Provide responsive services to students (and families) in crisis.
• Provide accurate information about college and career readiness to students and families.
• Gain a knowledge of school, district, and community resources and programs, and effectively and equitably disseminate information to students, parents, and school staff.
• Document and analyze data for program management and promoting equitable access to programs.
• Maintain appropriate notes and records in the district student information system.
• Effectively organize time and follow through with tasks.
• Enjoy working with students, families, and the school community.

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Required Knowledge and Skills :

Required Education and Qualifications :

Note : In place of an educator license, the applicant must upload a letter from their licensing program detailing the applicant's current enrollment in the program, readiness for an internship, and anticipated graduation date.

Note :

In the work experience section of the application, please list your current and previous employers (minimum of 2). This is necessary for the reference check required by Utah statute for school volunteers. Please list any related volunteer experience on your resume only, if appropriate.

School Volunteers may have significant unsupervised access to students. This requires School Volunteers to clear a background check prior to serving as a volunteer. Granite School District will cover the cost of this background check for volunteers.