High School Guidance Counselor

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Maintain professional behavior, appearance, and work ethic to represent the school district in a positive manner at all times.
• Articulate a positive image of the school district and school district personnel.
• Demonstrate effective customer service strategies to all district patrons.
• Effectively plan and implement the school guidance and counseling program to meet identified needs.
• Teach the school developmental guidance curriculum to students.
• Assist teaching staff in teaching of guidance-related curriculum.
• Provide guidance to individuals and groups of students to develop education, career, and personal plans.
• Provide counseling to individuals and small groups.
• Collaborate with other school and district staff to design testing and appraisal programs for students.
• Use an effective referral process to help students and others use special programs and services.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and the local board policy in the area of guidance and counseling.
• Present for students a positive role model that supports the mission of the school district.
• Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.
• Comply with all district and local campus routines and regulations.
• Effectively communicate with colleagues, students, and parents.
• Assess and respond to needs related to job responsibilities.
• Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the guidance program and implement changes based on the findings.
• Develop and maintain effective individual and group relationships with students and parents.
• Consult with parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant individuals to enhance their work with students.
• Develop needed professional skills appropriate to job assignments.
• Demonstrate awareness of school-community needs and initiate activities to meet those identified needs.
• Demonstrate the use of appropriate and effective techniques for community and parent involvement.
• Assist with award assemblies and other special programs.
• Assist with all student testing.
• Be responsible for writing student letters of recommendations as requested.
• Be responsible for attending Individual Education Plan and Response to Intervention meetings as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

Ability to communicate (verbally and written); ability to instruct; ability to maintain control under stress; ability to manage others in a non-coercive manner; maintain a clear focus on customer delight

Physical Demands:
Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.; occasional local and state-wide travel

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

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  Attend all meetings and training sessions as directed.

• Be a part of the Special Ed team by attending team meetings.

• School test coordinator for Standardized Achievement Tests.

• Assist administrators with the distribution and interpretation of standardized tests scores for students and parents.

• Attend IEP and 504 meetings according to caseload.

• Supporting the overall district’s educational program through general consultation activities and committee work.

• Duties as assigned by building principal.

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