School Counselor (400, 401,402, 402Z

Job Description

POSITION TITLE
:
School Counselor

JOB CODE
: 400, 401, 402, 402Z

DIVISION
:
Academic, Support and Specialized Services

SALARY SCHEDULE
:
Teacher

DEPARTMENT
:
Student Assistance Programs

WORKDAYS
: 188, 208

REPORTS TO
:
Principal

PAY GRADE
: CIT (5, 6 or7)

FLSA
:
Exempt

PAY FREQUENCY
:
Monthly

PRIMARY FUNCTION
:
Provides school counseling services to all students.

REVISION DATE(S): 3/24

• 1. Educational Level: Completed Master's Degree in School Counseling
• 2. Certification/License
  
  Required:
  
  Valid Georgia School Counselor Certificate
• 3.
  
  Experience:
  
  None
• 4. Physical
  
  Activities:
  
  Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities
• 5. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
  Written and oral communication; organization; affective education

The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.

• 1. Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• 2. Plans, develops, and implements a comprehensive school counseling program aligning with the CCSD Student Standards and the Comprehensive Guide
• 3. Plans, develops, and implements action plans based on the needs of the students and the school.
• 4. Provides classroom lessons, group counseling, and individual counseling that relates to the academic, career, and personal development of students.
• 5. Coordinates with school staff to provide supportive instructional classroom activities that relate to student academic, career, and personal development.
• 6. Collaborates and consults with parents, administrators, and teachers.
• 7. Collects and reports on student outcomes from classroom lessons, small group, and individual consultations.
• 8. Conducts and/or participates in professional learning.
• 9. Facilitates the referral of students and parents to internal and external services.
• 10. Supports Cobb System of Support (CSOS) including the personal needs of students.
• 11. Participates in school and county committees.
• 12. Coordinates transitional activities with feeder schools.
• 13. Interprets standardized tests and state mandated tests.
• 14. Protects confidentiality of student records and student information.
• 15. Conducts and/or assists with parent meetings and education.
• 16. Selects, purchases, and inventories materials and technology for the School Counseling Program.
• 17. Demonstrates professional and ethical practices consistent with school and system policies in working with students, student records, parents, and colleagues.
• 18.
  • a. Assists with new student enrollment
  • b. Provides instruction related to the Bridge Law requirements
• 19.
  • a. Assists with new student enrollment
  • b. Evaluates transcripts
  • c. Participates in advisement
  • d. Provides instruction related to the Bridge Law requirements
  • e. Assists students in the preparation of college, scholarships and employment applications
• 20. Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.