School Counseling

Location: Hardin

Hardin School Districts 17H & 1 are accepting applications for a  School Counselor, Hardin High School for the  school year.

Academic

Qualifications:

Applicant must have a valid Montana Educator License with a School Counselor endorsement or be able to obtain certification within 60 days of assuming contracted duties.

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Only complete online applications will be considered

Position

Description:

POSITION TITLE:

High School Counselor

FACILITY:
High School

REPORTS TO:

Principal

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The person in this position counsels’ individuals and provides group educational guidance.  The Counselor provides a problem solving service to students, their families and staff.  Employee may serve as a member of diagnostic teams or educational planning and placement committees.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide personal counseling services for students, families and groups to help them learn greater self-understanding, acceptance of responsibility and better decision-making skills

Accept referrals and seek referrals for counseling and personal assistance

Assess and counsel students based on observations, conversations and test results

Provide academic, personal, social and career guidance to both individuals and groups of students

Orient new students to school’s procedures

Inform parents of available programs, and confer with parents regarding the progress of the student and activities of the school

Educate students and parents regarding the necessary course work required for graduation; assist students with the development of a four-year educational plan

Update information on student cumulative files, maintain records on inactive student files

Maintain school records including a set of locked, confidential files

Assist the administration with the school standardized testing program; prepare test materials, interpret test results

Consult with and serve as a resource for teachers, staff, and parents regarding developmental needs of students

Refer students to supportive personnel for additional services: i.e. speech therapist, school nurse, school psychologist, or other helping specialists

Provide group guidance activities and specialized guidance materials

Conduct and facilitate conference with teachers, students, and parents; model appropriate conflict resolutions behaviors

Understand the needs of at-risk student behaviors and assist in appropriate interventions

Attend 504/IEP Meetings, as well as act as onsite contact for various child protection and family crisis agencies

Serve as a resource to students and administrators in relation to student behavior and achievement

Consult with parents, teachers, administrators, and referral agencies

Be knowledgeable of community support-service agencies for the purpose of providing student assistance

Process school records for incoming and departing students

Coordinate information concerning students by maintaining and updating student records

Collaborate with administrators and teachers to provide appropriate classroom placement for students with special abilities and disabilities

Assist with inclusion needs within the school and within the Districts as assigned

Contact parents for special meetings or for needed signatures

Participate on the school-based crisis team

Only minimum duties and responsibilities are listed.  Other duties and responsibilities may be required as given or assigned

DESIRED

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION:

Masters in school counseling

Proper Montana Teacher Certification

Counseling and Guidance Endorsement

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

Ability to maintain professional code of conduct within the legal and ethical standards for school counselors

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and school community

Ability to be flexible in scheduling and planning

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

Ability to handle stressful situations

Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee and student matters

Ability to perform duties with awareness of all District requirements and School Board policies

EQUIPMENT USED:

Basic office machines such as…