School Counselor

Counselor

Focus on the academic, career, and personal/social domains of each child. These domains provide essential skills to help students and parents make decisions and prepare for further education of each child.

Assist school staff and consult with parents concerning student class placement. Identify children at risk and respond to their needs by a referral process for special services. Assess learning needs and know where to find help through special programs or tutoring. Work with students to enhance motivation to learn. Provide guidance activities, which are regular and ongoing throughout the school year.

Work with students on an individual basis in the solution of personal problems related to problems such as home and family relations, health, and emotional adjustment. Assist students in the development of good study skills, test-taking and organizational skills. Provide activities to help students become aware of the world of work/career interests. Counsel students who are unable to resolve conflicts in an acceptable manner.

Provide individual counseling to help students develop solutions to problems. Assist with activities in the classroom that illustrate the importance of practicing self-control/anger management. Coordinate activities that encourage communication among student and others. Provide classroom guidance activities to help students know when to seek the help of an adult. Inform parents of the state test dates scheduled and distribute the guides from the state department.

Provide guidance activities to motivate and prepare students for the student-testing program. Complete orientation and transition activities with Kindergarten Klinic and Sixth Grade Center. Consult with staff and parents concerning student promotion, retention and placement for the upcoming year. Prepare for the needed resources and testing materials for the special services, gifted, and other forms through the main administration offices.

Consult with the Owasso Community Resources concerning needs in the student population for school supplies, food, and clothing, utility bills, holiday gifts, glasses and other services, which would benefit the child. Develop a climate of trust between the staff, parent, community and administration concerning the counseling program and counselor. Administer or monitor group tests. Assists with special projects. All other duties as assigned by the administrator.