Job Description
Job Description
TITLE:PK-12 SCHOOL COUNSELOR
QUALIFICATIONS:1.Master's Degree
2.State Licensure
REPORTS TO:Building Principal and Director of Student Services
POSITION GOAL:The PK-12 School Counselor is responsible for delivering a comprehensive
school counseling program that promotes and enhances student success. This includes academic achievement, career development, and personal/social growth. The counselor collaborates with teachers, parents, and administrators to create a supportive environment that addresses the needs of all students.
TERMS OF184 teacher contract days plus extended time as needed
EVALUATION:Will follow established district procedures
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA:
1. Program Management and Evaluation:
7.Perform any other duties as assigned by administration
TITLE:PK-12 SCHOOL COUNSELOR
QUALIFICATIONS:1.Master's Degree
2.State Licensure
REPORTS TO:Building Principal and Director of Student Services
POSITION GOAL:The PK-12 School Counselor is responsible for delivering a comprehensive
school counseling program that promotes and enhances student success. This includes academic achievement, career development, and personal/social growth. The counselor collaborates with teachers, parents, and administrators to create a supportive environment that addresses the needs of all students.
TERMS OF184 teacher contract days plus extended time as needed
EVALUATION:Will follow established district procedures
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA:
1. Program Management and Evaluation:
- Program Development: Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop and implement a comprehensive school counseling program aligned with the school and district mission/vision and state and national standards.
- Data Collection and Analysis: Collect and analyze data to evaluate the effectiveness of the counseling program and make improvements.
- Professional Development: Stay current with educational and counseling trends through ongoing professional development.
- Individual Student Planning: Assist students in setting academic goals and developing a plan to achieve them.
- Classroom Guidance: Deliver curriculum on topics such as study skills, time management, and test taking strategies.
- Academic Advising: Provide guidance on course selection, graduation requirements, and post-secondary planning.
- Counseling Services: Offer individual and group counseling to address personal, social, and emotional issues.
- Crisis Intervention: Respond to and provide support during student crises, including collaboration with outside agencies.
- Conflict Resolution: Mediate conflicts between students and help them develop problem-solving skills.
- Parent and Teacher Collaboration: Work with parents and teachers to address student needs and improve student outcomes.
- School Staff Collaboration: Collaborate with school staff to create a safe and inclusive school environment.
- Community Resources: Connect students and families with community resources for additional support.
- Coordinate 504 services, including identification of students, program planning and evaluation, facilitation of communication between home and school
- Attend and participate in IEP meetings as needed
- Attend and participate in MTSS meetings
- Career Counseling: Guide students in exploring career interests and options, including college and vocational paths.
- Career Education: Provide information on career resources, labor market trends, and job search techniques.
- Assist the District Testing Coordinator in the coordination and organization of all testing
- Assist the District Testing Coordinator in setting schedules and oversee all state and district testing
7.Perform any other duties as assigned by administration
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