School Counselor

Overview

Reports to: Student Services Director

Employment Status: As assigned on board-approved contract

FLSA Status: Exempt

• Valid Ohio Department of Education licensure/credentials
• Knowledge of mental health diagnostic criteria and appropriate interventions
• Knowledge of group/individual counseling theories and appropriate use of such with children and families
• One to two years related experience preferred
• Successful completion of BCI/FBI background checks

Provide guidance and counsel to students which will promote their welfare, safety, and proper educational development; respect confidentiality; establish and maintain cooperative relationships with parents/staff/students; ensure safety by reporting pertinent information to appropriate agencies as necessary

The below list is not ranked in order of importance.

• Ensure safety of students, taking all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
• Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required
• Provide guidance and counsel to the students which will promote their welfare and their proper educational development
• Attend parent/teacher conferences, if requested
• Counsel with colleagues, students and parents
• Counsel with student and/or parent(s) concerning attendance problems
• Counsel with student and/or parent(s) concerning student suicide contemplation
• Assist law enforcement agencies in referral of student to court
• Make visits to home of students in emergency situations
• Make provisions for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day
• Maintain and improve professional competence
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with parents through effective use of reports and conferences
• Observe ethics of the teaching profession; exhibit professional behavior, emotional stability and sound judgment
• Refer students suspected of learning disabilities for diagnosis on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
• Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter and present clear, complete, and accurate explanations utilizing a variety of instructional techniques and media suitable to the level of learners
• Provide for and ensure safe storage and proper use of materials, equipment, and tools
• Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., student grades, family history
• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents
• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation
• Attend meetings and in services as required per negotiated agreement
• Follow all Governing Board policies and procedures
• Perform all other duties as assigned and/or approved by the Superintendent
• The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment at the Center.
• Serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings
• Help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values

• Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner
• Establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships
• Refer attendance, health, and psychological emotional problems to principal and nurse/mental health agency
• Assist in selection of textbooks, equipment, and other instructional materials
• Serve on committees and co-curricular activities as agreed upon
• Attend professional growth seminars, workshops, etc., to keep current on relevant issues
• Counsel, advise, encourage and motivate students
• Interact with other departments and school personnel when necessary
• Delegate work when appropriate and supervise same
• Interact with public in official capacity when required
• Interact with Superintendent and/or Governing Board and present information as requested
• Serve on curriculum committees when requested

• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue
• Occasional operation of a vehicle in inclement weather conditions
• Occasional interaction among unruly children
• Occasional requirement to travel
• Occasional evening/weekend/summer work

• Ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Exhibit effective, active listening skills
• Possess organizational and problem solving skills
• Possess skills that foster and facilitate learning and classroom management
• Have training in varied instructional design
• Possess knowledge of child development and an understanding of age appropriate tasks
• Exhibit knowledge base in methodology and supervised practice
• Possess ability to work in a team environment
• Possess skills and knowledge in solution…