School Counselor--Secondary

Job Summary

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree from accredited college/university required.
• Certification in Guidance and Counseling by the State of Alabama.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Aid students in academic planning and occupational decisions by evaluation of their aptitudes and abilities through the interpretation of cognitive, aptitude and achievement tests and other pertinent data.
• Discover and develop abilities of students and resolve educational disadvantages.
• Registration, orientation, and academic advisement for new students.
• Remains readily available to students to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and maturity.
• Works with students on an individual basis in the solution of personal problems related to such problems as home and family relations, health and emotional adjustment.
• Plans guidance field trips to schools, colleges, and industry for interested students.
• Guide students in their participation in school and community activities.
• Maintain and protect student records and information per state and federal regulations.
• Confers with parents whenever necessary.
• Provide in-service training in guidance for teachers, assist in the orientation of new faculty members.
• Consult with the school principal to identify and resolve student issues, needs, and problems.
• Performs such duties as the Superintendent/Principal feel are needed in order to make the total school program operate effectively.
• Be familiar with and follow Board of Education policies.
• Maintain proper and professional relationship with students, parents, other employees, and the public.
• Respect the confidentiality of information pertaining to students, staff, and school system.
• Other assigned duties, respecting counseling job description.

Evaluation:

• Evaluation of job performance will be conducted in accordance with the current requirements of the State Department of Education.