Position Type :
Student Support Services / School Counselor
Date Posted : 6 / 17 / 2024
Location :
Heskett Middle School
High-Needs School)
Date Available : 08 / 2024
Closing Date :
until filled Position : School Counselor
Reports to : Building Principal
Contract : Regular / Full-time
Description : Responsible for the development and implementation of the guidance program; assist and support students with concerns and / or problems; provide assistance to students in the development of sound decision making skills; serve as a resource for students, parents and staff; coordinate testing and scheduling for students
NOTE : The below lists are not ranked in order of importance
Qualifications
- Valid Ohio school counselor certificate or license, as issued by the Ohio State Department of Education, Office of Teacher Certification and Licensure, pursuant to ORC 3319.22 to 3319.31 or in accordance with standards authorized by law.
- Ability to provide leadership and direction and to work cooperatively with other professional staff.
- Ability to maintain effective relationships with teachers, administrators, staff, parents and community members.
- Ability to communicate effectively in written or oral form to staff, students, parents, and community members.
Essential Functions
Ensure safety of studentsMaintain accurate and complete records as required by the building administratorProvide guidance to students to promote their welfare and proper educational developmentAssists in the preparation and administration of standardized and / required local and state testsAttend meetings and in-services as requiredAssist students in the transition from elementary school to middle school and / or middle school to high schoolAttend parent / teacher conferencesProvide referrals to community agencies for students with special needsMake provisions to be available to students and parents for educational related purposes outside the regular school day when necessaryEstablish and maintain cooperative relationships with parents through effective use of interim reports, report cards, test results and conferencesCounsel with colleagues, students and parentsBe an active member of the school's meetings relative to special educationKeep abreast of current IDEA rules and regulationsUse proper forms for the IDEA processServe on the crisis intervention teamAid students in the course selection processParticipate in career development activitiesMake home visitations when necessarySupport the implementation of behavioral modification programsServe as the district liaison with CACY and any other assigned organizationsAssist Principal with administration, ordering, and general implementation of testing / proficiency program and interpretation of test resultsParticipation with the administrative team to plan, develop and implement effective guidance programs and curricular offeringsDevelop and implement programs to support school and community needs, i.e., children of divorce support groups, etc.Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parentsMaintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., student recordsPromote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversationAttend meetings and in-services as requiredEstablish and maintain cooperative relationships with parents through effective communication and conferencesObserve ethics of the profession; exhibit professional behavior, emotional stability, sound judgment, and responsibilities as a mandated reporterMaintain record of student progressAssist in the creation of a learning environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of studentsNotify parents and administration if student is not meeting educational goalsPerform other duties as assigned by the Principal or designeeEquipment Operated
Various office machines such as but not limited to :ComputerCalculatorRecording devicesCopy Machine / PrinterSmartboard, Apple TV, and or other such technology devicesThis job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The employee will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the employee's supervisor, appointing authority.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.