Certificated Management Position

Description:

School Counselor

The School Counselor is directly responsible to the Superintendent. The School Counselor will assume responsibility for a comprehensive counseling program for students in grades kindergarten through eighth at all school sites. School Counselor will provide services to meet the needs of assigned students by consulting with teachers, staff and parents.

Job Functions:

Essential:

• Participate in, coordinate and conduct activities that contribute to the effective operation of counseling program and school
• Responsible for managing transcripts, request process and input data into Schoolwise
• Evaluate transcripts
• Assist with registration process
• Attend staff meetings
• Act as liaison with high schools, local businesses and community organizations
• Guide individuals and groups of students through the development of educational and career plans
• Collaborate with parents, teachers, and administration regarding the developmental needs of students
• Refer students to appropriate program specialist or community agencies as needed
• Participate in Student Support Teams SST’s, 504s and Individual Education Plan (IEPs) upon request
• Maintain knowledge of enrollment process, student policies, instructional and Board policies
• Collaborate with the Principals and Teachers to maintain thorough knowledge of school curriculum

• Work collaboratively with Administration on assessment, test data and response to intervention
• Meet with 8th grade students matriculating into 9th grade
• Develop a college and career culture for grades 6-8
• Plan and deliver classroom lessons to support students’ social and emotional development
• Participate on 8^th grade graduation committee
• Provide Suicide Prevention planning and instruction for 7^th and 8^th graders
• Assist with school assemblies related to school climate, character development, and anti-bully instruction

Other:

• Other duties as assigned
• Pursue continuous professional growth