Counselor, Guidance Counselor: Social/Educational, Education / Teaching
Job in
Foley, Baldwin County, Alabama, 36536, USA
Listing for:
Alabama State Board of Education
Contract
position
Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Guidance Counselor: Social/Educational, School Counselor
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Counselor 9 month
Description
Job Title – Middle School Counselor
Supervised by/
Reports to:
Principal
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Job Goal
To provide high quality comprehensive counseling and guidance programs for middle school students.To provide consultative and collaborative services to teachers, parents, administrators and staff to support academic achievement and school success for middle school students.Qualifications
Master’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited university, representing coursework in the principles and practice of educational guidance, child growth and development theory, educational testing and measurement, counseling, and the administration of guidance services.Valid Alabama teaching certificate in school counseling.Minimum of three (3) years 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. .Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication skills.Effective interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on communication and collaboration with a wide variety of people and groups.Ability to manage budgets and develop curriculum and programming specific to the needs of middle school students.Ability to identify and solve problems as a productive team member.Ability to use technology to communicate, to plan and provide instruction, to facilitate student learning, 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 Board may require.Performance Responsibilities and Essential Functions
Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals and priorities.Conducts counseling and guidance learning activities in the classroom in collaboration with the teaching staff for each assigned grade level during the school year.Consults with and is a resource to teachers to facilitate the infusion of counseling content into the regular education curriculum.Collaborates with elementary and high school personnel to assist students in making a smooth transition to middle school and to high school.Provides orientation activities for incoming students and their parents.Utilizes technology to plan and provide instruction and facilitate student learning.Models appropriate and innovative use of technology for students and staff.Informs students and parents 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 the school system and/or state assessment program.Guides students in updating their middle school four-year educational plans.Plans and coordinates the registration of students.Coordinates career assessments and interprets results to students to assist in their career and educational planning.Guides all students to develop educational/career plans using appropriate career development activities and programs.Provides for the systematic and efficient dissemination of current, accurate information needed by students and/or parents as they develop their educational or career plans.Provides individual assistance to students regarding personal, social, educational, and career issues and plans.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.Facilitates conferences with teachers and/or parents 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) to community-based resources including, but not limited to, psychologists, social worker, psychiatrists, physicians, service agencies, etc.Cooperates and collaborates with other professionals in enhancing the education of students.Communicates with administrators, teachers, students, parents, and the community regarding the counseling and guidance program and its role in the educational program.Reviews the counseling and guidance program annually with the counseling and guidance department staff and counseling and guidance program advisory committee.Identifies student needs periodically and uses the results for program planning.Establishes a planning calendar for counseling and guidance program activities.Evaluates the counseling and guidance program.Collects, receipts and submits school funds in accordance with school procedures and Board policy.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…
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