Secondary School Counselor Sy

Job Title

Secondary School Counselor

Coordinator of Guidance and Counseling & Principal

10 Months (204 Days)

Salary Schedule 91 (Level 2-4) ($64,873 - $103,271) Depending on degree level (recognized by ALSDE)

Various Locations

Exempt

Secondary school counselors are professional educators with a mental health perspective who understand and respond to the challenges presented by today's diverse student population. Secondary school counselors do not work in isolation; rather they are integral to the total educational program. Provide high quality comprehensive counseling and guidance program for middle/high school students.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive guidance curriculum: conduct classroom guidance activities in each teacher's class and/or systematically conduct developmental counseling groups for each grade level throughout the year; consult with and/or provide resources to teachers to facilitate their instruction of counseling content and to infuse counseling content in the regular educational curriculum.
• Counsel individuals and small groups of children toward social and foundational wellness.
• Consult with and train teachers, parents and staff regarding children’s needs.
• Participate in and help facilitate the intervention team process.

The following are additional responsibilities:

• Define and interpret the guidance and counseling program to students, teachers, parents, administrators, and community members.
• Establish effective rapport with students.
• Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide educational foundation.
• Assist students in developing an academic plan and provide a method for documenting and reviewing the plan annually.
• Assist in course placement of individual students, including students with special needs, to ensure appropriate educational situations.
• Assist with supervision of student records and transcripts to ensure compliance as per state and federal regulations.
• Conduct counseling and guidance learning activities in the classroom in collaboration with teaching staff for each assigned grade level during the school year.
• Consult with and is a resource to teachers to facilitate the infusion of counseling content into the regular education curriculum.
• Collaborate with elementary, middle and high school personnel to assist students in making a smooth transition to high school.
• Guide individuals and groups of students through the development of educational, personal, social and career plans.
• Inform students and parents of test results and their implications for academic, college/career and personal/social development of all students.
• Interpret group or individual test results to faculty and administration for use in enhancing instruction.
• Assist families with school‑related problems and issues.
• Communicates with administrators, teachers, students, parents, and the community regarding the counseling program and its role in the educational program.
• Identify student needs periodically and uses the results for program planning.
• Establish a planning calendar for counseling program activities.
• Attend local, state, and national staff development programs, workshops, and conferences to improve professional performance and knowledge.
• Serve on school and/or system committees, advisory boards, and/or task forces as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters in accordance with state and federal law.
• Demonstrate initiative in identifying opportunities for improvements in areas of responsibility.
• Engage in professional growth and demonstrates professional ethics and effective leadership.
• Respond to inquiries and requests in a timely and positive manner.
• Adhere to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state, federal, and local laws.
• Report absences and takes leave in accordance with Board Policies and procedures.
• Perform any other job‑related duties as assigned by Supervisor(s).

• Proficiency in oral and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on communication and…