Counselor, School Counseling & Student Support, Education ​/ Teaching

MOUNTAIN BROOK SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE:

High School Counselor

REPORTS TO:

High School Principal

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

* Master's degree or higher in school counseling

* Alabama Certification in School Counseling

JOB GOAL:
Address needs of students in areas of academic success, personal/social

functioning, career exploration.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Develops, implements, and evaluates local school guidance plan in accordance with standards set forth in local system plan and State plan.

* Provides individual counseling and guidance.

* Consults with parents/guardians, teachers, staff about needs of students.

* Attends counselor meetings, professional development, and maintains a professional development plan.

* Consults with colleagues and with Director of Student Services regarding student needs.

* Provides orientation for new students, parents/guardians, and faculty.

* Administers tests and analyzes and interprets test results.

* Serves as building test coordinator.

* Assists students in selecting courses.

* Participates in teams, including Professional Learning Communities, Building Based Student Support Team, 504 team, Special Education/IEP team and others as directed by principal.

* Maintains appropriate records and reports.

* Provides information and resource services for students and parents/guardians.

* Exhibits positive human relations skills.

* Demonstrates proficiency in oral communication.

* Complies with local, state, and federal policies, regulations, and laws affecting areas of responsibility. Abides by appropriate professional Code of Ethics.

* Maintains appropriate professional licenses and memberships.

* Serves as a crisis counselor when need arises, sometimes necessitating deviation from typical work hours.

* Other responsibilities as assigned by administration.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Ten-month position. Salary based on Mountain Brook Teacher's

Salary Schedule.

EVALUATION:
Performance will be evaluated in accordance with Board policies on evaluation of

professional personnel.