School Counselor

School Counselor

Qualifications

Hold a master's degree in school counseling from an accredited college or university

Meet the certification requirements for school counselor from the New York State Department of Education

Ability to pass employment verification

Primary Functions

Develop and deliver school counseling curriculum in classroom setting (small group).

Assist students in the areas of academic development, career development, and character education, as well as, emotional and social development

Collaborate with faculty, staff, and parents to better understand and meet the needs of all students

Provide individual and small group counseling as needed

Make appropriate referrals of students and parents to outside agencies and specialists when necessary

Pursue continuous professional development and growth

Educate and promote an understanding and appreciation for diverse populations

Develop, review, and revise a career and educational plan for each student

Monitor and advise students and parents as to progress toward promotion and graduation

Develop academic student schedule in accordance with New York State learning standards and graduation requirements regarding students' skills, interest, strengths, and grade

Prepare students for transition to next level (elementary to middle, middle to high school, high school to post high school)

Major Job Responsibilities

Counseling

Conduct group sessions, in accordance with the ASCA Model by addressing academic achievement, career planning and social/emotional development

Review tests, student data and other assessments and appropriately discuss their implications with students and parents

Demonstrate a knowledge of and comply with all MVCSD board policies

Comply with the Ethical Responsibility of the Education Profession Standards of Professional Conduct and Code of Ethics

Consulting

Provide information and resources to parents, school staff, administration, and the community to assist them in helping students in academic, career, attendance and social development

Take a facilitative role in working counseling content into the curriculum, staff development, and parent education programs

Coordinating

Advocate for equal access to programs and services for all students

Plan and coordinate programs such as career and college fairs, scholarship programs, and other extensions of the counseling curriculum

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

Determine guidance priorities based on locally assessed needs

Formulate measurable objectives from identified needs and priorities

Conduct orientation for students, parents and staff

Guidance Curriculum Management

Deliver, evaluate, and revise a sequential and developmentally appropriate school counseling curriculum which will include lessons in academic development, career development, and character development

Utilize resources available within the school and community to develop appropriate programs

Follow the Curriculum/Pacing Guide to address objectives for each grade level

Individual Planning

On the secondary level, meet with students on an annual basis to develop an individualized written career and educational plan

Program Management

Participate in the review of the school-counseling program on an on-going basis with other school counselors and administrators

Develop and maintain skills needed to utilize technology systems and participate in professional development opportunities

School System

Participate in school decision making and in activities which contribute to the effectiveness of the school

Cooperate and collaborate with other professionals in enhancing the education of students.

Communicate with administrators, teachers, staff, parents, and students as to the role of the school counselor in the overall educational process

Professionalism

Adhere to the ethical standards and best practices of state and national school counselor associations

Demonstrate knowledge of district policies and Commissioner's Regulation §100.2(j) Guidance Programs and Comprehensive Developmental School Counseling/Guidance Programs

Demonstrate personal growth and professional development

Perform such other task and assume such responsibilities as requested by Principal and/or School Counselor