What are the responsibilities and job description for the Guidance Counselor position at Merrillville Community School Corporation?
213 days per year. 16 days before organization day, 13 days
after last faculty day
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Demonstrated ability in how to build a master schedule
- Indiana Teacher License – School Counselor
- High School experience preferred.
- Knowledge of Graduation Pathways.
- Proven knowledge of and ability to use computers with guidance programs
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist with master schedule and scheduling of all students
- Implements all corporation policies as they relate to student/parent concerns
- Counsel individuals and small groups of students toward social and emotional growth
- Coordinates counseling services with outside agencies
- Coordinates College and Career Readiness programming which could include 21st Century scholars and College and Career Readiness activities
- Assists in the coordination and implementation of school testing
- Guide students through the development of educational and career plans
- Assists students in evaluating their skills in order to help them determine what they need to do next to achieve their goals
- Advises students (and parents) about diploma requirements and educational programs they need for particular careers and college
- Provides assistance with organizing-coordinating College and Career Events and 21st Century Scholar Events
- Coordinates homebound instruction program and acts as a liaison between school and private help agencies
- Assists in determining student academic placementCoordinates the selection, training and monitoring of students for the Peer Mediation Program
- Participates in and assists with the intervention/crisis team process
- Attendance at ACR Committee meetings
- Development and coordination of 504 plans
- Creates and delivers Classroom Guidance activities such as organization skills, note taking, calculating GPA, keeping track of credits, and others as needed.
- Performs other duties in conjunction with corporation counselors &/or assigned by the Assistant to the Principal for Guidance or the Principal
REPORTS TO:
- Principal, Assistant Principals & Assistant Principal for Guidance
