Middle School Counselor

Middle School Counselor Position

Purpose:

Assist students, teachers and parents in enabling students to derive the fullest potential educational experience from school by promoting positive self esteem and resilience.

Essential Performance Responsibilities:

• Conducts assessments of students for the purpose of recommending courses of action or corrective procedures to maximize learning.
• Assists with the identification and placement of all types of exceptional students.
• Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student's abilities and needs.
• Serves as a resource and consultant on mental health and conducts in-service programs as requested.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and providing student information as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.

Additional Duties:
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal.

Note:

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment:
Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements:
Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of child psychology principles, assessments, methods, behavior modification, etc., and current developments in child psychology.
• Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:
Works in standard office and school building environments.

Minimum Education:

Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.

Experience:

Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.

FLSA Status:
Exempt