What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Counselor position at Page Unified School District #8?
Position Type :
Student Support Services / Guidance Counselor
Date Posted : 1 / 16 / 2024
Location : Page Middle School
Date Available :
2024-2025 School Year
Closing Date : Open until filled
Job Title : COUNSELOR
Reports to : Principal
FLSA status : Exempt
Supervisor duties : none
Classification : Certified
Approved on : 10 / 13 / 2020
Position Summary :
This position ensures that each student is properly enrolled in school in a program best suited to his / her needs and abilities; promotes programs of self-concept development, building ego-strength and making decisions with regard to a variety of life concerns.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Works cooperatively and maintains effective relationships with students, parents, district personnel and the general public.
- Responds with tact and courtesy in public or telephone contact situations and provides information requiring a knowledge of state and county education laws, board policies, district procedures and general educational information pertaining to the school.
- Facilitates individual and group conferencing, including IEP process.
- Classroom guidance presentations on social / emotional, academic, and career topics presented in all classrooms throughout the school year to address the needs of students as determined by the counselor.
- Individual and small group counseling for students with IEP's, and other students, to address any obstacles to student learning - including social, emotional, or behavioral.
- Responsible for student orientation and transition, i.e., new student registration; grade tours and orientation; visitation to contributing schools; orientation for 8th grade for high school work; master schedule development; student schedule changes.
- Responsible for student assessment, i.e., administration and interpretation of standardized tests; informing the administration pertaining to use of results and recommendations.
- Responsible for student cumulative folders.
- Serves as resource person for administration, teachers, attendance office and nurse's office.
- Attending Governing Board meetings and presents reports when necessary.
- Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES :
Ability to read, comprehend, and prepare various kinds of communication and information including emails, correspondence, reports, articles, spreadsheets, staff development
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS :
Education & Experience :
Computer Proficiency : MS Office Suite, Google Suite
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position requires the use of strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job; sit, stand and walk for required periods of time; speak and hear; use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision; communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication; reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, computers and / or controls.
WORK ENVIRONMENT :
The position is exposed to a variety of childhood and adult diseases and illnesses; occasional exposure to a variety of weather conditions; exposure to heated / air conditioned and ventilated facilities; exposure to a building in which a variety of chemical substances are used for cleaning, instruction, and / or operation of equipment; function in a workplace that is usually moderately quiet but that can be noisy at times.
Disclaimer : The duties and responsibilities identified in this position description are illustrative only and are in no way intended to be a complete list of activities that may be required of an incumbent. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.