School Counselor; position at Prattville

10-Month Guidance Counselor – Middle/High School

Responsible To:
Principal

Qualifications:

• Master's degree from an accredited educational institution.
• Certified by the State of Alabama in the appropriate area.
• Must meet the No Child Left Behind Act regulations/requirements.
• Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on communication and collaboration with a wide variety of people and groups, for the purpose of maximizing student achievement.
• Ability to develop and implement curriculum and programming specific to the needs of the students at the designated grade level(s) and in the designated content area(s)/subjects.
• Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity to perform job responsibilities.
• Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance.
• Must meet background clearance requirements as specified by Alabama Statutes and State Board of Education regulations.
• Such alternative qualifications to those listed as the Board may require.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals and priorities.
• Coordinates all aspects of the total guidance and counseling program through services to individual students, groups of students, school staff and community.
• Conducts counseling and guidance learning activities in the classroom in collaboration with the teaching staff for each assigned grade level during the school year.
• Consults with and is a resource to teachers to facilitate the infusion of counseling content into the regular education curriculum.
• Collaborates with middle and/or high school personnel to assist students in making a smooth transition to high school.
• Provides orientation activities for incoming students and their parents.
• Utilizes technology to plan and provide instruction and facilitate student learning.
• Models appropriate and innovative use of technology for students and staff.
• Informs students and parents of test results and their implications for educational and career planning.
• Interprets group or individual test results to faculty and administration for use in enhancing instruction.
• Coordinates, plans, and participates in the implementation of the school system assessment program in conjunction with the principal.
• Conducts structured, goal-oriented counseling sessions to meet the identified needs of individuals and groups of students.
• Plans and conducts staff development programs and activities.
• Facilitates conferences with teachers and/or parents and/or students.
• Plans and conducts parent education programs.
• Assists families with school-related problems and issues.
• Consults with and refers students with problems (and their parents) to community based resources including, but not limited to, psychologists, psychiatrists, physicians, service agencies, etc.
• Cooperates and collaborates with other professionals in enhancing the education of students.
• Communicates with administrators, teachers, students, parents, and the community regarding the counseling and guidance program and its role in the educational program.
• Reviews the counseling and guidance program annually with the counseling and guidance department staff and counseling and guidance program advisory committee.
• Identifies students needs periodically and uses the results for program planning.
• Establishes a planning calendar for counseling and guidance program activities.
• Evaluates the counseling and guidance program.
• Attends staff development programs, workshops, and conferences to improve professional performance and knowledge.
• Serves on school and/or system committees, advisory boards, and/or task forces as needed.
• Participates in state-approved evaluation program as required.
• Actively supervises students during assigned duty before, during and/or after school as directed.
• Supervises and/or assists with extracurricular and co-curricular activities and assigned.
• Maintains appropriate confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters.
• Demonstrates initiative in identifying potential problems and/or opportunities for improvement in areas of responsibility.
• Engages in professional growth and demonstrates professional ethics and…