SCCSD Counselor

Sunflower County School District Sunflower County Consolidated School District
- Indianola, Mississippi Open in Google Maps

Sunflower County School District Sunflower County Consolidated School District
- Indianola, Mississippi Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Sunflower County School District

Job : 5695306

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 06, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

JOB GOALS:

• Organize daily, monthly, and yearly schedules to facilitate learning and teaching in the schools
• Monitor and evaluate progress toward accomplishment of system goals and objectives
• Use student data to identify program needs
• Develop goals and objectives, programs and operations that are consistent with school system vision, mission, and goals
• Ensure that unit and program plans are consistent with the system’s strategic plan.
• Communicate high expectations of students, staff, and parents/guardians.
• Create, identify, encourage, and support innovative ideas that in turn support learning and teaching in the schools.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Demonstration of Professionalism

• Use correct oral and written communication
• Demonstrates professionalism and high ethical standards: act in alignment with Mississippi Code of Ethics, the American Counseling Association Code of Ethics, and board/school policies
• Demonstrate positive interpersonal relationships with students, parents/guardians, and educational staff
• Engage in continuous professional development and apply new information
• Collaborate with colleagues and actively participate in the professional learning community within the school/district
• Stay current on best practices, legal concerns, and training through membership and involvement in professional organizations

Program Management, Development, and Data Analysis

• Use data to develop curriculum, small- group, and closing the gap action plans for effective delivery of the school counseling program
• Identify and analyze school data to develop comprehensive programs that meet student needs, measure program results, and guide program evaluation and improvement
• Collect and use data to develop school counseling program goals and share goals with all stakeholders
• Analyze data on how time is used and adjust program delivery to meet student needs as demonstrated in school data
• Develop comprehensive school counseling program with the school administrator
• Demonstrate knowledge, through presentation of the guidance curriculum, to students in a group setting

Organization (Time Management) of the Guidance Program

• Plan counseling and guidance activities for the school year, showing appropriate time allocations with 80% or more time providing direct and indirect student services through the school counseling core curriculum, individual student planning and responsive services
• Demonstrate evidence of organizational skills
• Publish and distribute a master calendar of activities relevant to counseling and guidance on a weekly, monthly, and annual basis.

Program Delivery of Guidance Program (Direct Services)

• Provide individual and group counseling to students with identified concerns and needs
• Provide time for counseling teacher referred, self-referred, at-risk students and crisis counseling (including transfers, drop-outs, etc.)
• Provide appraisal and advisement of assist all students with academic, career, and personal/social planning (ICAP, career planning aligned with MS Career Pathways, college/career fairs, job shadowing, etc)
• Conduct an interview and follow-up of newly enrolled students and parents
• Provide direct services (school counseling core curriculum, individual student planning and responsive services) (Pre-registration, financial aid, drug awareness, testing, student improvement plans, lesson plans etc.)
• Deliver school counseling core curriculum lessons in classroom and large group settings

Indirect Services

• Provide indirect student services on behalf of identified students: strategies to include referrals, consultation, and collaboration
• Consult with parents and other educators to share strategies that support student achievement and success (i.e. Student/Teacher Support Team)
• Collaborate with parents, other educators, and resources to support student achievement and success
• Assist in appropriate placement of students with special needs
• Refer students and parents to appropriate school and community resources to support student achievement and success
• Identify ELL students (English Language Learners) and refer to District ELL coordinator

Communication /Collaboration

• Share school counseling program results data with relevant stakeholders
• In collaboration with parents or guardians, help students establish goals and develop/use planning skills
• Establish and convene an advisory council for the school counseling program
• Establish and maintain effective communication with stakeholders

Student Records

• Coordinate maintenance of student records
• Coordinate or assists with individual and/or group…