Empowering Middle School Counselor; Grades 6

• Monitor the academic progress and overall success of all students in
  grades 6–8.
• Review grades, assessment data, attendance, and other student indicators to identify students who may be at risk.
• Conduct individual student conferences regarding academic performance, goal setting, organization, study habits, and academic improvement.
• Assist with student scheduling, course placement, electives, and schedule changes.
• Monitor students' progress toward grade-level promotion requirements.
• Support 8th-grade students with the transition to high school, including academic expectations and appropriate course planning.
• Support students with peer conflicts, bullying, decision-making, coping skills, organization, and adjustment to middle school.
• Provide crisis intervention and make appropriate referrals when additional support is necessary.
• Maintain student confidentiality and appropriate counseling documentation.
• Monitor student absences, tardies, and attendance patterns.
• Identify students with chronic or concerning attendance issues and conduct appropriate interventions.
• Communicate with parents regarding attendance concerns and improvement plans.
• Maintain documentation of interventions, parent contacts, conferences, and student progress.

• Serve as a primary liaison between middle school students, families, teachers, and administration.
• Conduct and participate in parent conferences regarding academic, behavioral, attendance, and social-emotional concerns.
• Collaborate regularly with teachers to identify students needing additional support.
• Provide parents with school and community resources when appropriate.

Qualifications

Master's Degree in School Counseling, Guidance and Counseling, or a related field.

School Counselor K-12 Certification

Exceptional Student Education K-12 Certification (Not a mandatory requirement but preferred).