What are the responsibilities and job description for the Guidance Counselor position at Benjamin Logan Local School District?
Title:SCHOOL COUNSELORFile 303
Reports to:Assigned administrator/supervisor
Job Objective:Plans and implements a comprehensive developmental school counseling program.
Minimum·Holds/maintains required Ohio Department of Education credentials.
Qualifications:·Acts in accordance with the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators.
·Documents/maintains a record free of criminal violations that prohibit public school employment.
·Embraces high performance standards (e.g., discipline, engagement, proficiency, resilience, etc.).
Note: Additional training may be required (e.g., blood borne pathogen, child abuse/neglect, communicable disease, CPR, first aid/injury prevention, nonviolent crisis intervention, etc.).
Essential1. Provides school counseling services to enhance students decision-making skills that
Functions:support academic, personal, social/emotional growth and transitional planning activities.
·Helps students evaluate achievements, aptitudes and interests to guide goal setting activities.
·Monitors students struggling with academic, behavioral and/or social-emotional concerns (e.g., abuse, anxiety, aggression, depression, impulsivity, inattention, neglect, peer relationships, poverty, pregnancy, self-esteem, substance abuse, truancy, etc.).
·Serves as a member of the district crisis management response team.
·Helps develop strategies to improve attendance and active participation for at-risk students.
·Participates in a differentiated referral system (i.e., informal intervention process) that allows staff/parents to request a consultation and/or student evaluation. Prepares 504 plans.
·Helps stakeholders understand how intervention activities relate to the educational program.
·Provides individual and small group short term goal-focused counseling.
·Provides student support and guidance with program placements/transitions.
·Helps students develop educational goals that are specific, relevant, measurable and attainable.
·Participates in team meetings. Uses impartial inclusive assessment strategies to obtain objective student data. Plans student services relevant to needs.
·Advocates for students. Promotes access to inclusive educational opportunities for all students.
·Implements effective pupil management procedures. Uses positive behavioral support techniques to address disruptive student behavior.
·Helps students make good decisions and improve personal skills. Encourages creativity, critical-thinking, cultural awareness, democratic values, empathy, ethical behavior and self-reliance.
·Maintains effective document and records management systems. Prepares accurate, timely files. Monitors compliance reporting deadlines. Ensures the integrity and security of confidential materials. Complies with district records retention and disposal policies.
·Helps manage mandated testing programs. Maintains test security. Analyzes test results.
·Analyzes key program performance indicators. Uses a data-driven planning process to align budget recommendations with strategic district goals.
Elementary School-Level – Additional Duties:
·Supports student competence/confidence as learners and social-emotional skill development.
·Implements structured student core ethical values education.
·Helps students understand the interrelationships between citizenship, school, work and family life.
Middle School-Level – Additional Duties:
·Works with students recognize and understand peer pressure. Helps students develop self confidence and reflect on risks and benefits associated with social emotional situations.
High School-Level – Additional Duties:
·Coordinates the development of the master schedule and curriculum guide.
·Monitors academic eligibility for student participation in athletic programs.
·Guides students in the investigation of individualized educational, vocational and personal goals.
·Helps students identify personal competencies/interests. Helps students use career resource materials to understand academic requirements associated with post-secondary objectives.
·Coordinates student readiness planning and testing activities (e.g., ACT Aspire, SAT, etc.).
·Facilitates student exploration and enrollment in career-technical programs.
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·Maintains post-secondary resource files (e.g., college/university, proprietary institutions, technical schools; military services, etc.). Updates scholarship and financial aid information.
2. Diligently attends to job details. Pursues quality results. Performs all aspects of the job.
·Develops mutually respectful relationships with co-workers. Functions as part of a cohesive team.
·Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for the position.
·Respects privacy. Resolutely maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
·Sustains an acceptable attendance record. Consistently complies with established work schedules.
3. Maintains open/effective communications. Serves as a reliable information resource.
·Fosters goodwill and encourages relationships that enhance public support for the district.
·Refers administrative procedure and district policy questions to an appropriate administrator.
·Resolves issues tactfully. Uses active listening/problem-solving techniques. Respects diversity.
4. Pursues opportunities to enhance personal performance.
·Keeps current with professional standards associated with work duties.
·Updates personal skills as needed to effectively utilize task-appropriate technology.
5. Keeps current with emergency preparedness and response procedures.
·Complies with health and safety protocols to mitigate workplace risks.
·Protects district property. Takes precautions to prevent the loss of equipment and supplies.
·Takes action to address harassment and/or aggressive behavior. Complies with all legal statutes when dealing with discrimination, inappropriate behavior or suspected child abuse/neglect.
6. Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.
·Helps implement district strategies to advance organizational goals.
PerformanceEmployee performance is evaluated according to applicable law, board policies, contractual
Evaluation:agreements and district administrative procedures.
WorkingThe district offers equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, genetic
Conditions:information, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex (including gender identity, pregnancy, and sexual orientation) or any other legally protected category.
Safety is essential to job performance. The district is an alcohol and drug free work environment. Employees must comply with district policies, workplace safety regulations and health laws.
This job description is not intended to establish a contract or alter the terms of board authorized employment agreements. Employee benefits, classifications, contract durations, skill sets, wage rates and work schedules may vary by assignment. This summary document describes typical job functions and does not represent an exhaustive list of all possible work responsibilities.
Employee duties may change in response to collective bargaining agreements, funding variables, modified operating procedures, program/service adjustments, regulatory compliance, technological innovations and unforeseen events.
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