P270719 School Counselor

School Counselor

Hired as an Upshur County Schools Counselor with a home school of Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School. Home school location is subject to change based upon need. Performance in this position will be evaluated by the building principal/immediate supervisor and in accordance with WV State Code §18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5310, and UCBOE Policy 5010.

A professional school counselor who develops, delivers, and maintains a data driven, comprehensive developmental counseling program addressing the academic, career, and personal/social development of all students.

Deliver guidance curriculum collaboration with classroom teachers and other appropriate professionals. Assist in ensuring compliance to WVBE Policy 2315. Provide direct and indirect services to students as per WVBE Policy 2315. Provides counseling for students on an individual and group basis in the effort to solve personal problems, and provide developmental, preventive and remedial guidance and counseling programs to meet academic, social, emotional and personal needs.

Obtains and disseminates occupational information to students. Organizes transition programs for students entering/leaving the school. Provides individual and group counseling to help students evaluate career/educational interests and choices. Assists in scheduling of new students – i.e., subjects needed, credit verification, securing records, etc. Assists in the placement of students in appropriate classes, electives, and alternative educational programs. Provides crisis intervention for students who have serious, urgent or chronic problems.

Works to prevent students from dropping out of school through individual and group counseling aid:
At Risk Students. Provides information for students and parents about at-risk programs. Coordinates referrals of students to pupil services and to community agencies, such as mental health, human services, etc. Consult with teachers, staff, and parents regarding the academic, personal and social needs of students. Coordinates guidance and counseling related activities. (i.e., career and college day programs). Interprets test results for students, teachers, parents, and other individuals, upon request.

Provides information for students and parents about financial aid (High School Counselor). Use and analyze student data to maximize students' performance and academic opportunities. Assist in the coordination of the school advisory program. Collect and analyze counseling program data to refine and improve program delivery. Devotes no more than 25% of the workday to counselor related administrative duties. Perform all duties within the professional ethics outlined in the ASCA National Model.

Attend and participate in all required in-service programs. Stay current through professional development opportunities. Share expertise and knowledge with the staff. Familiarity and experience with WVEIS. Demonstrate punctuality and dependability. Demonstrates an understanding of the Professional School Counselor Standards. Performs other duties as assigned by principal. Other duties may be assigned by the Director of Student Services and/or Superintendent.

Valid Master's Degree in School Counseling;
Must hold or be eligible for a West Virginia Service Certificate in Guidance and Counseling, pursuant to WV Code §18-5-18b;
Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18-5-15c and/or §18A-3-10, as appropriate.