What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor position at salpointe catholic?
Job Description
Job Description
Position Title : Class Counselor
FLSA Status : Exempt
Full-time / Part-time : Full-time - 10 months
Benefits Eligible : Yes
Posting Closes : Open until filled
Reports to : Director of Counseling
Position Summary : Counselors in secondary education are tasked with helping adolescents navigate the unique educational, social and behavioral obstacles related to attending high school. Counselors are assigned students and provide holistic and proactive services which contribute to each student’s educational, vocational, spiritual and personal / social development.
Duties include but are not limited to :
Adhere to and support school policy, guidelines, administrative rules and directives.
Make him / herself available to all students assigned who are seeking guidance and counseling services.
Advocate on behalf of the student and / or his / her family.
Understand, evaluate, and interpret academic performance data. Interpret information about students to the students, their parents / guardians, and staff members.
Assist students with choices in scheduling of courses to assure the student is on track to graduate.
Collaborate with the Director of Counseling when students request a schedule change during the school year.
Assist in conducting career and educational planning activities.
Participate in in-service activities promoted by the school.
Maintain accurate records and reports on meetings with students / parents and / or teachers.
Collaborate with the Director of Counseling, teachers, and parents in identifying students who are struggling academically and require an intervention plan (Lancer Success Plan) or Academic Probation.
Write the Lancer Success Plan and meet with parents to ensure there is a clear understanding of academic expectations and follow up regularly with the student to ensure he / she is making progress.
Participate as a member of the Academic Committee when a student is on Academic Probation.
Collaborate with the 504 coordinator when working with students with accommodation plans.
Conduct exit interviews with students and parents who are withdrawing.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Principal for Student Services and Director of Counseling.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Thorough knowledge of counseling theory and practice
Working knowledge of High School counseling procedures
Experience with needs of high school age students and their families
Engaging interpersonal skills and strong verbal / written skills
Innovative, enthusiastic, energetic and flexible
Effective working with groups
Familiar with computer based transcripts, schedules, etc., internet and software counseling resources
Able to organize and sequence activities
Collaborative working style and strong work ethic
Commitment to professional growth
Minimum Qualifications :
Master’s degree in Counseling or related field
State Level K-12 School Counseling Certification
Minimum of two years of successful counseling at the high school level
Solid employment history with verifiable references
