What are the responsibilities and job description for the IMTA Guidance Counselor position at Paul D. Camp Community College?
Posting Summary
Working Title
IMTA Guidance Counselor
Role Title
Education Support Spec III
Role Code
29144-SW
FLSA
Exempt
Pay Band
04
Position Number
277R0001
Agency
Paul D. Camp Community College
Division
Paul D. Camp Community College (Div)
Work Location
Isle Of Wight - 093
Hiring Range
$42,705.00 - $45,000.00
Emergency/Essential Personnel
No
EEO Category
B-Professional
Full Time or Part Time
Full Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday between 8:00 AM to 3:30PM
Sensitive Position
No
Job Description
Paul D. Camp Community College is a small 2-year college in Southeast Virginia. Campuses are located in Franklin and Suffolk. There also is a center in Smithfield. The college offers associate degrees, certificates, and career studies certificates In transfer and career/technical programs; credit and non-credit workforce services and training for businesses and industries; special interest classes for the community; and summer classes for youth through the Regional Workforce Development Center. A dual enrollment program for high school students, online courses, and developmental studies classes are available at the college as well.
Essential Functions
1. Provide counselling for students with an understanding of legal and ethical considerations, and professional issues and standards.
2. Assists in the research and evaluation aimed at improving school guidance and counseling programs.
3. Utilize the understanding of the skills and processes related to the school counseling program at all school levels including characteristics of learners, program planning, coordination, consultation, and staffing patterns.
4. Helps students evaluate career interests and choices.
5. Aids and counsels students in course and subject selection.
6. Obtains and disseminates occupational information to students and to classes studying occupations.
7. Assists students in evaluating their aptitudes and abilities through the interpretation of individual standardized test scores and other pertinent data, and works with students in designing education and occupation plans in terms of such evaluation.
8. Works to discover and develop special abilities of students.
9. Works to resolve students’ educational handicaps.
10. Works with the Dual Enrollment Coordinator to assist students in registration and orients them to school procedures and the school’s varied opportunities for learning.
11. Works to prevent students from dropping out of school.
12. Remains readily available to students so as to provide counseling that will lead each student to increase personal growth, self-understanding, and maturity.
13. Works with students on an individual basis in the solution of personal problems related to such problems as home and family relations, health, and emotional adjustment.
14. Guides students in their participation in school and community activities.
15. Maintains student records and protects their confidentiality.
16. Supervises the preparation and processing of college, scholarship, and employment applications.
17. Makes recommendations to colleges for admissions and scholarships.
18. Provides student information to colleges and potential employers according to provisions of the Board’s policy on student records.
19. Confer with teachers, parents, and students in reference to students’ needs or concerns.
20. Provides in-service training in guidance for teachers and student teachers.
21. Works with teachers and other staff members to familiarize them with the general range of services offered by the student personnel services department, and to improve the educational prospects of individual students being counseled.
22. Takes an active ole interpreting the school’s objectives to students, parents and the community at large.
23. Assists in creating master schedule for the school.
24. Coordinates efforts among teachers, students, and parents to promote academic performance/prevent student retention.
25. Serves as a member of the School Crisis Management Team.
26. Attend staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
27. Assume other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.
Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Masters degree from an approved counselor education program that included 100 clock hours or clinical experiences in both pre-K-6 and grades 7-12 settings, and
2. Two years of successful, full-time teaching experience or two years of successful experience in guidance and counseling; or
3. Masters degree from an accredited college or university and certification from an approved counselor education program, and
4. Two years of successful, full-time teaching experience or two years of successful, full-time experience in guidance and counseling.
5. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the School Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
1. Thorough knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in the administration and supervision of all facets of assigned school.
2. Thorough knowledge of prescribed School Board policies and procedures.
3. Skill in the use of personal computers and related software packages, hardware and peripheral equipment to communicate, document and report, as well as, assists with filing of those documents/communications.
4. Must have the ability anto report to work on a regular and punctual basis.
5. Must possess effective written and oral communication skills.
6. Competency in understanding the principles and theories of human growth and development throughout the lifespan, social and cultural foundations of education and their implications for school guidance and counseling programs.
7. Skilled in the processes for counseling students for academic, career, and personal/social development in an individual and group setting.
8. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, the School Board, elected officials, parents, students and the general public.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Masters degree from an approved counselor education program that included 100 clock hours or clinical experiences in both pre-K-6 and grades 7-12 settings, and
2. Two years of successful, full-time teaching experience or two years of successful experience in guidance and counseling; or
3. Masters degree from an accredited college or university and certification from an approved counselor education program, and
4. Two years of successful, full-time teaching experience or two years of successful, full-time experience in guidance and counseling.
5. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the School Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
1. Thorough knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in the administration and supervision of all facets of assigned school.
2. Thorough knowledge of prescribed School Board policies and procedures.
3. Skill in the use of personal computers and related software packages, hardware and peripheral equipment to communicate, document and report, as well as, assists with filing of those documents/communications.
4. Must have the ability anto report to work on a regular and punctual basis.
5. Must possess effective written and oral communication skills.
6. Competency in understanding the principles and theories of human growth and development throughout the lifespan, social and cultural foundations of education and their implications for school guidance and counseling programs.
7. Skilled in the processes for counseling students for academic, career, and personal/social development in an individual and group setting.
8. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, the School Board, elected officials, parents, students and the general public.
Additional Considerations
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Operation of a State Vehicle
No
Supervises Employees
No
Required Travel
Occasional travel between Campuses
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
CLS_3627P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
02/25/2025
Job Close Date
03/25/2025
Open Until Filled
Agency Website
Contact Name
Email
Phone Number
Special Instructions to Applicants
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link:
Additional Information
Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Salary : $42,705 - $45,000
