Guidance Counselor - TBD

Guidance Counselor

Supervised by/

Reports to:

Principal and/or District-level Personnel

Supervises: NA

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Job Goals:

• To provide high quality comprehensive counseling and guidance programs for students.
• To provide consultative and collaborative services to teachers, parents, administrators and staff to support academic achievement and school success for all students.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree or higher from an accredited university.
• Valid Alabama certificate in counseling.
• Three (3) years of successful teaching experience.
• Ability to meet the suitability criteria for employment and/or certification licensure under the Alabama child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 202-457.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Demonstrates proficiency in oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop and evaluate curriculum and programming specific to the needs of students.
• Effective interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on communication and collaboration with a wide variety of people and groups, including, but not limited to students, faculty, staff, parents, and community members.
• Ability to identify and solve problems as a productive team member.
• Ability to use technology to communicate, to manage data, and to produce/submit required reports, correspondence, and/or financial information.
• Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity to perform job responsibilities.
• Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may require.

Performance Responsibilities and

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals and priorities.
• Consults with and is a resource for teachers to facilitate the infusion of counseling content into the regular education curriculum.
• Collaborates with elementary, junior high and high school personnel to assist students in making a smooth transition across grade-levels and schools.
• Assists and support students, parents/guardians throughout the registration and course-scheduling process, providing guidance and assistance.
• Provides orientation to activities for incoming students and their parents/guardians.
• Models appropriate and innovative use of technology for students and staff.
• Guides students in the development of their education plans and pathways.
• Informs students and parents/guardians of test results and their implications for educational and career planning.
• Interprets group or individual test results to faculty and administration for use in enhancing instruction.
• Coordinates, plans, and participates in the implementation of school system assessment and/or state assessment programs in conjunction with building-level and district-level personnel as well as other credentialing assessments as assigned.
• Consults with parents/guardians, teachers, and staff about the special needs of students and make appropriate referrals.
• Participates in and/or coordinates programs and services for students to include, but not limited to, Section 504, Homebound, IEP meetings, etc.
• Plans and conducts staff development programs and activities.
• Facilitates conferences with teachers, parents/guardians and/or students.
• Plans and conducts parent education programs.
• Assists families with school-related problems and issues.
• Consults with and refers students with problems (and their parents/guardians) to community-based resources and service agencies.
• Conducts structured, goal-oriented counseling sessions to meet the identified needs of individuals and groups of students.
• Plans and conducts staff development programs and activities.
• Cooperates and collaborates with other professionals in enhancing the education of students.
• Communicates with administrators, teachers, students, parents/guardians, and the community regarding the counseling and guidance program and its role in the educational program.
• Identifies student needs and uses the results for program planning.
• Establishes a planning calendar for counseling and guidance program activities.
• Selects, administers, and interprets standardized tests to assist students in making appropriate educational and/or career choices.
• Maintains adequate cumulative records on students.
• Attends staff development programs, workshops, and conferences to improve professional performance and knowledge.
• Participates in state-approved evaluation program as required.
• Actively supervises students during assigned duty before, during and/or after school as directed.
• Supervises and/or assists with extracurricular and co-curricular activities as assigned.
• Maintains appropriate confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters.
• Demonstrates initiative in identifying potential problems and/or opportunities for improvement in areas of responsibility.
• Engages in professional growth and demonstrates professional ethics and effective leadership.
• Reports potential problems, unusual events, or work irregularities to appropriate administrative or supervisory personnel.
• Responds to inquiries, requests,…