What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor position at Oracle School District 2?
Department: School
Reports To: Principal
SUMMARY: Individual responsible for organizing the school student counseling program, and supervising other programs relating to the academic, social and physical well-being of all students.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Be a resource to teachers and district consultants on student testing, discipline, substance abuse, interpersonal relationships, career choices, transition to high school, etc.
- Serve on IEP teams of respective schools as needed.
- Supervise the school substance abuse program.
- Counsel with individual students as requested by parents, school officials, and students.
- Assist students in the development and implementation of their educational, personal/social and career plans.
- Initiate counseling for some students who may not understand the need for it.
- Coordinate counseling services with other community agencies.
- Assist in gathering information and in placing students in the proper academic setting.
- Work closely with parents in developing an educational program for their children that will best meet the needs of the individual student.
- Conduct classes with students in the basic life-skills curriculum adopted by the district.
- Follow district policies and procedures as adopted by the Governing Board.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the Principal.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Appropriate Arizona State School Counselor's Certificate.2. Knowledge of and skill in using current counseling techniques.
SCOPE AND SALARY: 205 day contracted position based on the district certified salary schedule with holidays and benefits according to district policy.
EVALUATION: To be conducted by the Principal
