Counselor, High School, Education ​/ Teaching

To provide high quality comprehensive counseling and guidance programs for high school students.

To provide consultative and collaborative services to teachers, parents, administrators and staff to support academic achievement and school success for high school students.

• 1. Master’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited university, representing coursework in the principles and practice of educational guidance, child growth and development theory, educational testing and measurement, counseling, and the administration of guidance services.
• 2. Valid Alabama teaching certificate in school counseling.
• 3. Minimum of three (3) years successful teaching experience.
• 4. Ability to meet the suitability criteria for employment and/or certification/licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. .
• 5. Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication skills.
• 6. Effective interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on communication and collaboration with a wide variety of people and groups
• 7. Ability to manage budgets, and develop curriculum and programming specific to the needs of high school students.
• 8. Ability to identify and solve problems as a productive team member.
• 9. Ability to use technology to communicate, to plan and provide instruction, to facilitate student learning, to manage data, and to produce/submit required reports, correspondence, and/or financial information.
• 10. Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity to perform job responsibilities.
• 11. Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance.
• 12. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may require.

• 1. Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals and priorities.
• 2. Conducts counseling and guidance learning activities in the classroom in collaboration with the teaching staff for each assigned grade level during the school year.
• 3. Consults with and is a resource to teachers to facilitate the infusion of counseling content into the regular education curriculum.
• 4. Collaborates with middle school personnel to assist students in making a smooth transition to high school.
• 5. Provides orientation activities for incoming students and their parents.
• 6. Utilizes technology to plan and provide instruction and facilitate student learning.
• 7. Models appropriate and innovative use of technology for students and staff.
• 8. Guides eighth grade students in the development of their high school four-year educational plans.
• 9. Informs students and parents of test results and their implications for educational and career planning.
• 10. Interprets group or individual test results to faculty and administration for use in enhancing instruction.
• 11. Coordinates, plans and participates in the implementation of the school system and/or state assessment program in conjunction with the principal.
• 12. Guides students in updating their high school four-year educational plans.
• 13. Plans and coordinates the registration of students.
• 14. Guides seniors to help them develop and implement appropriate steps regarding their post-high school educational and/or career plans.
• 15. Coordinates career assessments and interprets results to students to assist in their career and educational planning.
• 16. Guides all students to develop educational/career plans using appropriate career development activities and programs.
• 17. Provides for the systematic and efficient dissemination of current, accurate information needed by students and/or parents as they develop their educational or career plans.
• 18. Provides individual assistance to students regarding personal, social, educational, and career issues and plans.
• 19. Conducts structured, goal-oriented counseling sessions to meet the identified needs of individuals and groups of students.
• 20. Plans and conducts staff development programs and activities.
• 21. Facilitates conferences with teachers and/or parents and/or students.
• 22. Plans and conducts parent education programs.
• 23. Assists families with school-related problems and issues.
• 24. Consults with and refers students with problems (and their parents) to community-based resources including, but not limited to, psychologists, social worker, psychiatrists, physicians, service agencies, etc.
• 25. Cooperates and collaborates with other professionals in enhancing the education of students.
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