School Counselor

General Responsibilities

Under the direction of the building principal plans and provides for appropriate services for students. Provide an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of all students. Monitor and evaluate student outcomes. Communicate and interact with students, parents, staff and community. Develop, select and modify guidance lessons and materials to meet the needs of all students.

Monitor appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities.

• Provide services to students in the areas of academic, personal/social and career development.
• Counsel students individually and in small groups.
• Conduct classroom guidance activities.
• Expose students to career exploration and interest inventories (Kuder, VA Career View, VA View, VA Mentor and Workplace Readiness Skills).
• Review school data frequently to ensure that the school counseling program is meeting the academic, career and personal/social development of all students.
• Prepare reports, records, lists and all other required information and data.
• Encourage teacher/parent communication and community involvement.
• Assist students in conflict resolution.
• Assist in the identification of students with special needs.
• Refer students to intervention/remediation programs, as well as, academic and alternative programs to ensure academic success and personal well-being.
• Refer students to appropriate school personnel and community agencies.
• Participate in SST, Child Study and 504 meetings.
• Participate in parent/teacher conferences.
• Serve as resource for school personnel and parents.
• Maintain a variety of files/records and departmental library of supplementary and reference materials.
• Follow required procedures and practices.
• Submit monthly time and task reports electronically.
• Attend division-wide counselor meetings.
• Participate in professional development activities.
• Manage crises.
• Interpret student records.
• Initiate student programs.
• Perform related work as required.

• Develop and maintain an effective school counseling program consistent with the school's mission and goals as mandated by school board policy and the Office of Guidance Services and Student Records.
• Assist the building principal in developing and maintaining an effective educational program.
• Keep the administration and Director of Guidance Services appraised of any problems encountered.
• Explain and interpret division-wide policies, goals and objectives to students, parents, and the community that impact students' academic achievement and the school counseling program.
• Maintain an active public relations program for the school's counseling department.
• Plans organize and direct implementation of all school counseling activities.
• Assist in the individual academic program planning of 5th grade students.
• Serve as the official representative for the department.
• Ensure that building has a Guidance Advisory Committee.
• Serve with parents, faculty, and other student groups, as requested, in advancing educational and related activities and objectives.
• Provide in‑services for instructional staff.
• Create school counseling calendar.

• Serve all students but is specifically responsible for students in counselor caseload.
• Conduct individual student academic program planning.
• Begin 4‑yr plans with rising 9th graders, as well as discuss graduation requirements, diploma plans, verified credits, scholarships, and financial aid.
• Inform students of all post‑secondary options.
• Prepare and inform students for standardize testing (PSAT).
• Inform students about the importance of extracurricular activities.
• Keep the guidance department chair appraised of any problems encountered.
• Participate in department's school counseling activities.
• Participate in counselor‑related school/division activities.

• Serve all students but is specifically responsible for students in counselor caseload.
• Conduct individual academic program planning and updating of 4‑yr plans.
• Prepare students for graduation including, but not limited to scheduling, verification of Carnegie units/credits, verified credits, diploma plans and diploma seals.
• Inform students…