EMIN0229381-0059
2022-07-01T00:00:00
2022-08-04T00:00:00
JOB TITLE: SCHOOL COUNSELORBASIC FUNCTION:The School Counselor will have the responsibility to manage the implementation of the Comprehensive School Counseling Plan which results in students acquiring knowledge, attitudes and skills in the areas of personal-social growth, educational planning, and career development. ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP:School counselors report directly to the Director of Pupil Personnel Services and the building principal. School counselors assist school personnel, parents, and students with relevant personal-social, educational, and career goals as well as develop and implement effective programs for all students while functioning as a member of a school’s multi-disciplinary team. DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: Duties of this position include but are not limited to: Planning and Development:Planning and developing a school-based program that provides direct services to students, staff, parents, and the community.Coordinating and supervising school counseling activities/programs as well as personnel working under the direction of the counselor (e.g., secretary, students, etc). Service to Students:Developing and providing services to students to assist them in meeting/achieving their educational, personal-social, and career needs and goals.Direct services to students include but are not limited to:student registration/orientation,academic and career advising,identification of learning styles of all assigned students,monitoring attendance and discipline referral patterns,test administration and interpretation,motivational activities, study skills development,individual and group personal-social counseling to meet the developmental, preventive and remedial needs of students,educational and career advising and placement,academic incentive programs, and follow-up servicesattend CSE meetingsDeveloping and providing developmental counseling programs for all students in the areas of self-awareness, interpersonal skills, educational awareness, and career awareness. Service to Parents:Acting as facilitator of the parent-child relationship by providing short-term advising/counseling services and by conducting conferences for the purpose of interpreting tests and academic data.Serving a liaison function between parent and the community by facilitating appropriate agency referrals.Conducting informational programs/workshops for parents based on their needs (e.g., parenting skills, college financial aide, etc.) Service to Teachers:Facilitating and/or conducting faculty in-service training programs.Consulting with faculty in order to assist them in developing effective classroom management techniques, providing relevant background information on students, interpreting academic test data, facilitating the appropriate educational placement of students, and recommending appropriate educational strategies for dealing with student with special needs.Participating in in-school committees, assisting in the referral and placement process for special education student programs.Establishing school-based procedures for and assisting in the proper maintenance of student records. Service to Community:Assisting in the transference of relevant student information to appropriate community agencies in accordance with Board policy, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment and No Child Left Behind Act.Facilitating student referrals to appropriate community agencies.Providing public service programs and coordinating public relations efforts related to school counseling services. Professional Development:Attending school and district meetings and in-service programs.Participating in local, state, and national professional associations. Program Evaluation:Conducting student needs assessment.Participating in the evaluation process as defined in the Comprehensive School Counseling Plan. Other Duties and Responsibilities:Providing additional services as required by the Director of Pupil Personnel Services and the principal.Organizing and coordinating all activities/services included in the Comprehensive School Counseling Plan.Adheres to ethical standards of the counseling profession, and abides by the laws, policies, and procedures that govern schools.
Counselor
Elmira City School
Southern
Annual wage
Fixed