Guidance Counselor

The middle school guidance counselor is responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of a systematic school-wide counseling program. Proactive leadership by the counselor in the development of the counseling program will target to support students academically, socially, and emotionally to promote a foundation for success and preparation for high school.

• Develop and provide interventions as necessary that promote academic achievement
• Develop a plan for carrying out and teaching the IDOE School Counseling Competencies for Students
• Collaborate with school staff, administration, students, parents, and community members in implementing a school-wide counseling program
• Provide counseling support to individuals or small groups of students
• Work as a teammate with the existing Crawfordsville MS school counselor
• Assist students, parents, and families in seeking further resources when mental health needs are recognized that go beyond those of the school counselor
• Collaborate with teachers and other school staff in sharing strategies that support student achievement
• Utilize data to evaluate and reflect on the school-wide counseling program and make program adjustments as necessary
• Utilize data to identify student needs and develop strategies and interventions that support students in these areas of need
• Support students in the development of academic, career, personal, and social/emotional goals
• Assist in the development and integration of MTSS and 504 plans
• Assist with student attendance
• Demonstrate effective communication to all stakeholders
• Adhere to laws, policies, procedures, and ethical standards set forth by both the school district and the school counseling profession
• Supervise students in a variety of settings
• Other duties as assigned

School Counseling License or Enrolled in Program with Ability to Obtain License