What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Counselor position at Jasper County Charter System?
Position start : 07 / 2025
SIGNING BONUS OFFERED
BASIC FUNCTION / PURPOSE
Under general supervision, coordinates all guidance and counseling efforts within the school.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for classroom, group, and individual counseling for students experiencing problems that interfere with school achievement.
- Responsible for classroom, group, and individual guidance procedures associated with proper student placement in regard to graduation and beyond.
- Serves as a source of information for the student with respect to the school, home, and community.
- Collects and disseminates to students and parents information concerning school offerings, opportunities for further education, and careers and career training opportunities as appropriate
- Assists in the follow-up student attendance irregularities when verified by the attendance office.
- Communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal, must be excellent
- Assists in facilitating student-teacher-counselor-parent-conferences as needed
- Provides guidance to students with academic and / or vocational problems
- Counsels students regarding school-related personal problems.
- Provides identification and referral service for students having emotional, health, and / or learning problems which are beyond the resources of the local school.
- Refers students with exceptional needs to appropriate District personnel.
- Assists in the development and changing of guidance curriculum to meet the needs of the student body.
- Responsible for delivering accurate and relevant information concerning post-secondary options to students and parents
- Coordinates school level efforts and procedures for homeless students
- Consults the School Social Worker when assistance with a particular student or family is needed
- Assists in the development and support of anti-bullying programs within the school
- Clearly communicates school procedures, guidelines, and district policies to students as well as all other stakeholders
- Supports school principal in implementing change in identified areas
- Serves a critical role in the school and district's safety plan
- Defined duties specific to grade levels served as defined by district and school principal
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE
