What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Counselor (Tentative Posting) position at Cherokee County?
SCHOOL COUNSELOR – 9 Month (187 Day) Contract with 20 Additional Work Days Paid as Supplemental Pay
QUALIFICATIONS:
Valid Alabama Professional Educator Certificate with proper endorsement.
Master’s Degree (or higher) in School Counseling from an accredited college or university.
Minimum of 2 years of satisfactory teaching experience with evidence of significant impact on student achievement preferred.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Implement the school guidance and counseling program.
Define and interpret the guidance and counseling program to students, teachers, parents, administrators, and community members.
Establish effective rapport with students.
Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide an educational foundation.
Assist students in developing an academic plan and provide a method for documenting and reviewing the plan annually.
Assist in course placement of individual students, including students with special needs, to ensure appropriate educational situations.
Assist with supervision of student records and transcripts to ensure compliance as per state and federal regulations.
Conduct counseling and guidance learning activities in the classroom in collaboration with teaching staff for each assigned grade level during the school year.
Consult with and is a resource to teachers to facilitate the infusion of counseling content into the regular education curriculum.
Collaborate with elementary, middle, and high school personnel to assist students in making a smooth transition to high school.
Guide individuals and groups of students through the development of educational, personal, social, and career plans.
Inform students and parents of test results and their implications for academic, college/career, and personal/social development of all students.
Interpret group or individual test results to faculty and administration for use in enhancing instruction.
Assist families with school-related problems and issues.
Communicates with administrators, teachers, students, parents, and the community regarding the counseling program and its role in the educational program.
Identify student needs periodically and use the results for program planning.
Establish a planning calendar for counseling program activities.
Attend local, state, and national staff development programs, workshops, and conferences to improve professional performance and knowledge.
Serve on school and/or system committees, advisory boards, and/or task forces as needed.
Maintain confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters in accordance with state and federal law.
Demonstrate initiative in identifying opportunities for improvements in areas of responsibility.
Respond to inquiries and requests in a timely and positive manner.
Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Proficiency in oral and written communication skills.
Effective interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on communication and collaboration with a wide variety of people and groups.
Ability to solve problems as a productive team member.
Ability to use technology to communicate, to plan and provide instruction, to facilitate students' learning, to manage data, and to produce/submit required reports, correspondence, and/or financial information.
Ability to compile and analyze data, policies, and regulations pertaining to responsibilities.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Completed Application (HireTrue)
Resume (uploaded to HireTrue application)
Three (3) returned References (HireTrue)
Salary Range: According to Cherokee County Schools Salary Schedule. Actual salary will be determined by degree and verified experience.
Salary Schedule: https://www.cherokeek12.org/en-US/human-resources
Additional Information: Please contact the school principal for any additional inquiries.
Terms of Employment: 9 Month (187 Day) Contract with 20 Additional Work Days Paid as Supplemental Pay
School Directory Link: https://www.cherokeek12.org/en-US/schools
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. This job description is not a contract, and is not intended to be a contract. The Cherokee County Board of Education reserves the right to amend the job description as needed.
