What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Guidance Counselor position at Newport School District?
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: School Guidance CurriculumAcademic skills supportOrganizational, study and test-taking skillsEducation in understanding self and othersCoping strategiesPeer relationships and effective social skillsCommunication, problem-solving, decision-making and conflict resolutionCareer awareness, exploration and planningSubstance abuse educationMulticultural/diversity awarenessStudent leadership developmentIndividual Student PlanningGoal-setting/decision-makingAcademic planningCareer planningEducation in understanding of self, including strengths and weaknessesTransition planningResponsive ServicesParticipant in district data-based Student Support Team (SST) monitoringFacilitator of high school data-based SSTIndividual and small group counselingIndividual/family/school crisis interventionPeer facilitationConsultation/collaborationReferralsTestingScheduling and managements of district and state common assessmentsQUALIFICATIONS: REQUIRED: Masters 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: 7.75SALARY RANGE: By NTA contract.STARTING DATE: August 15, 2025
