GUIDANCE COUNSELOR

QUALIFICATIONS:  

     1.   Kentucky Certificate with proper endorsements.

     2.   Such additional qualifications as the Superintendent or Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS:                               Principal

SUPERVISES:                        Classified staff as assigned

JOB GOAL:                              To provide to all students a developmental preventative guidance

                                                program promoting the mental health necessary for academic

                                                self-sufficiency and responsible group membership.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES 

1. Develops a process and procedure for planning, implementation and evaluation of a comprehensive developmental program of guidance and counseling.
2. Provides a developmental, preventive guidance program to all students within the school.
3. Works with individuals and groups of students utilizing a variety of proven strategies in addressing mental, physical and emotional barriers to learning.
4. Works with parents, staff and community agencies to meet the mental, physical and emotional needs of students.
5. Works with school and district staff in designing and coordinating a testing program that helps students identify abilities, aptitudes, achievements and interests.
6. Participates in required training relative to job assignment, supervisor approved professional growth plan, school/district initiatives or as directed by the Principal.
7. Uses technology to support instruction; access and manipulate data; enhance professional growth and productivity; communicate and collaborate with colleagues, parents and community; to conduct research/solve problems.
8. Participates in school-related activities, programs or meetings as assigned by the Principal and or Superintendent.
9. Adheres to school/district, state/federal policies, regulations and laws.
10. Maintains a variety of records as required by school or district policies, state and federal law, or as assigned by the Principal.
11. Supervises students to ensure student safety.
12. Facilitates successful student transition from one level of education to the next.
13. Utilizes assessment tools; individual planning skills and counseling in guiding individuals and groups of students through development of educational career plans.
14. Works with students in developing behaviors and character traits essential for successful functioning in school, society and the workplace.
15. Provides leadership within the school, district and education profession to improve student learning as well as support district and state initiatives.
16. Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Principal or the Superintendent.