Counselor - Carroll Middle School

POSITION TITLE:COUNSELOR - MIDDLE SCHOOL QUALIFICATIONS:1.A Master’s Degree in guidance and counseling (K-12 endorsement preferred). 2.Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable. REPORTS TO:Middle School Principal CONSULTS WITH:1.AEA Special Education Personnel 2.Department of Human Services POSITION GOAL:Organize and direct the guidance program designed to assist each student in achieving the most effective development in the full range of those individual needs (intellectual, emotional, social, psychological) which bear upon the students’ educational process. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: 1.Assists teachers in acquiring necessary knowledge and insights regarding the behavioral characteristics and educational needs of emerging adolescents. 2.Assists teachers and other professional staff in the development of curriculum and instructional strategies that will promote a positive extension of the guidance program into the classroom. 3.Maintains appropriate, adequate, and meaningful records. 4.Conducts classroom sessions with students on a regular basis. 5.Assists the Middle School principal in planning and presentation of orientation programs to incoming fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth grade students and parents. 6.Develops a student support group to help new students become acquainted and involved in Carroll Middle School activities, and also serve in crisis (death/loss) situations. 7.Participates actively in annual parent-teacher conferences. 8.Attends Middle School team meetings to maintain open communication with regular and special education teachers. 9.Maintains positive and frequent communication with parents about student progress. 10.504 Coordinator 11.Demonstrates effective communication with students. 12.Demonstrates ability to inspire and/or motivate students. 13.Demonstrates ability to use appropriate counseling techniques. 14.Informs and advises students and parents concerning the student's academic progress. 15.Promotes student's self-discipline, self-awareness, responsibility, and positive self-concept. 16.Makes necessary arrangements for orientation of groups of students to new settings. 17.Organizes and manages the physical environment of his/her office and career center. 18.Demonstrates evidence of personal organization. 19.Provides opportunities for successful experiences for each student at his/her ability level. 20.Encourages student self-discovery and goal-setting. 21.Maintain professional competence through in-service provided by the district, and in self-selected professional growth activities. 22.Recognizes that a student's emotional problems affect his/her learning potential. 23.Expresses concern for all students regardless of cultural, academic, intellectual, or physical status. 24.Demonstrates a positive relationship with parents, staff and administration. 25.Recognizes, accepts, and carries out organizational responsibilities. 26.Shows professional growth and demonstrates professional ethics. 27.Is aware of current instructional practices and course content. 28.Flexible and people oriented. 29.Will assume such other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Superintendent or Building Principal. 30.Shows calmness, self-confidence and maturity in actions and reactions and uses it appropriately with students. 31.Uses appropriate evaluation activities and standardized tests. Provide accurate interpretations of test results. 32.Provides students with specific oral and written preparation and feedback for standardized testing. 33.Insures the maintenance of pupil records and implements procedures that will encourage their appropriate use. 34.Assists in facilitating the transition of students from middle school to high school. 35.Completes reports to the Department of Education as needed. 36.Keeps up to date by attending workshops, professional meetings, and summer schools at colleges and universities. 37.Assists students with post-secondary transition planning through academic counseling and the arrangement of college visits. 38.Schedules such activities to support current trends/topics in education at times arranging for outside resources to partner with for the benefit of our students. 39.Performs such other duties as may be assigned by the Middle School principal.