What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Guidance Counselor position at Newport Middle & High School?
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
School Guidance Curriculum
Academic skills support
Organizational, study and test-taking skills
Education in understanding self and others
Coping strategies
Peer relationships and effective social skills
Communication, problem-solving, decision-making and conflict resolution
Career awareness, exploration and planning
Substance abuse education
Multicultural/diversity awareness
Student leadership development
Individual Student Planning
Goal-setting/decision-making
Academic planning
Career planning
Education in understanding of self, including strengths and weaknesses
Transition planning
Responsive Services
Participant in district data-based Student Support Team (SST) monitoring
Facilitator of high school data-based SST
Individual and small group counseling
Individual/family/school crisis intervention
Peer facilitation
Consultation/collaboration
Referrals
Testing
Scheduling and managements of district and state common assessments
QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED: Master’s degree in school counseling, certification/certifiable in guidance.
PREFERRED: Three to five years of successful school counseling work with grades 9-12.
DAYS PER YEAR: 195 DAYS PER WEEK: 5 HOURS PER DAY: 7.75
SALARY RANGE: By NTA contract.
STARTING DATE: August 15, 2025