School Counselor - Fairless High School - K-12 Licensure

Location: Navarre

FAIRLESS LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title:

SCHOOL COUNSELOR File 301

Reports to:

Principal

Job Objective:
Encourages a full range of learning options. Helps students resolve problems that impede learning, make appropriate choices, and think of school as a positive experience. Keeps stakeholders informed about emerging issues. Encourages parental involvement.

Minimum
· Valid state department of education license/certificate appropriate for the position.

Qualifications:

· Meets all mandated health requirements (e.g., a negative tuberculosis test, etc.).

* A record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.

* Complies with drug-free workplace rules and board policies.

* Keeps current with technology and other workplace innovations that support job functions.

Essential The following are typical work responsibilities. A reasonable accommodation may be made to

Functions: enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions.

* Facilitates the effective planning, delivery, and ongoing improvement of guidance services.

* Helps ensure that district policies/procedures support non-biased assessment/planning activities.

* Upholds board policies and follows administrative procedures. Promotes a professional image of the school district. Encourages community partnerships that enhance district programs.

* Consults with district staff to identify ongoing/emerging guidance needs of students.

* Facilitates the transition process for students entering or leaving the school program.

* Provides student orientation and follow-up services. Provides information services to parents and students (e.g., testing procedures, program options, graduation requirements, etc.).

* Assists the principal with the development of the master schedule as directed.

* Coordinates class scheduling and record keeping processes. Helps students make suitable choices to meet graduation requirements.

* Assists administrators with standardized and alternative testing programs, test interpretations, and the identification/implementation of student intervention services.

* Assists with the coordination of summer school programs when offered.

* Helps students better understand themselves and others. Helps students understand why learning is important. Promotes the development of appropriate study skills.

* Helps students acknowledge and assume responsibility for setting goals and achieving success.

* Conducts guidance activities. Collaborates with teachers on students career planning activities.

* Oversees the development of student career passports.

* Serves as a liaison to the vocational school. Facilitates enrollment procedures.

* Maintains career information materials. Helps students explore training opportunities (e.g., college, university, technical, and proprietary schools; military services, etc.). Coordinates admission visits. Maintains up-to-date scholarships and financial aid information.

* Helps students take full advantage of the learning environment (e.g., use of instructional/media resources, access/proximity to activities, etc.).

* Communicates expectations, provides guidance, and shows an active interest in student progress.

* Facilitates self-reliance, problem-solving, critical-thinking, creativity, and performance skills.

* Collaborates with other staff. Shares knowledge and resources that enhance student learning.

* Upholds the student conduct code. Implements effective pupil management procedures. Maintains a positive learning environment. Helps parents/students understand academic objectives, behavioral standards, and performance expectations.

* Consults with staff and families to address student concerns (e.g., excessive absences, at-risk behavior, mental/physical health, family/peer relations, etc.). Initiates referrals to community resources as needed (e.g., legal, health, welfare, etc.). Serves as a contact for public agencies.

* Serves as a resource for drug prevention awareness and intervention activities.

* Collaborates with staff to implement and monitor behavior management plans when required.

* Supports an inclusive educational environment. Helps staff resolve problems related to the participation of students with disabilities in appropriate learning activities.

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* Helps intervention assistance team (IAT) members prepare plans for eligible students. Works with staff to ensure that services are provided in the least restrictive educational environment.

* Conducts individual and group counseling sessions as needed (e.g., personal conduct, conflict mediation, divorce, grief, etc.).

* Maintains accurate records and submits reports on time.

* Consults with parents as needed (e.g., phone calls, notes, meetings, etc.).

* Respects personal privacy. Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.

* Promotes the proper use and care of school property. Oversees the cleaning, repair, replacement, and storage of program supplies/equipment.

* Takes precautions to ensure safety.…