Counselor 9.5 Months

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE : Elementary School Counselor

REPORTS TO : School Principal

JOB GOAL : To provide a comprehensive counseling and guidance program for elementary school students

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

• Must meet applicable federal and state certification / qualification requirements for

the position

collaboration with a wide variety of people and groups

facilitate student learning, to manage data, and to produce / submit required

reports, correspondence, and / or financial information

and Act No. 2002-457

the Board may require

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, mission, goals, and

priorities

2. Implements the elementary school comprehensive counseling and guidance

program curriculum

3. Guides and counsels groups and individual students through the development of

personal, social, educational, and career plans

4. Counsels small groups and individual students

5. Consults and collaborates with teachers, staff, and parents in understanding and

meeting the needs of students

6. Refers students with problems and their parents to appropriate specialists,

special programs, or outside agencies

7. Participates in activities that contribute to the effective operation of the school

8. Plans, evaluates, and revises the counseling and guidance program

9. Pursues professional growth

10. Abides by professional Code of Ethics

11. Adheres to local Board policies, administrative procedures, and other like

directives, as well as state, federal and local laws

12. Performs other job-related duties as assigned by Supervisor(s)

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job goals, qualifications, and responsibilities and the employee may be

required to perform other related duties as assigned. The Hoover City Board of Education reserves the right to amend the job description as needed.

Notice of Non-Discrimination : In compliance with federal law, our school district administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, or disability.