Reports To : Building Principal
Position Purpose :
The counselor provides a comprehensive guidance and counseling program for students; consults and collaborates with teachers, parents, and staff; and provides support to school and district educational programs.
Qualifications :
- Master's Degree in counseling from an accredited college / university
- Current Kansas teaching license with an endorsement to functionas a school counselor is required
- Multiple positions required
Physical / Emotional Requirements : (The incumbent may be required to use the skills and abilities outlined below during any part of the working day.)
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to interact with staff and to meet demands from several people.
Performance Responsibilities :
Modifies counseling to meet individual student needsDevelops and presents structured classroom guidance sessionsAssists with the orientation of pupils new to the district or schoolAssists in the registration and enrollment of studentsAssists in the implementation of the district assessment programInterprets test data to faculty and administrationWorks with students on an individual and small group basisDemonstrates an understanding of how students develop and learnCommunicates high expectations to all studentsPossesses effective problem-solving and conflict resolution skillsCollaborates with all stakeholdersDemonstrates flexibility and adaptability when dealing with all stakeholdersClearly and effectively conveys ideas and thoughts to othersUses a variety of verbal, nonverbal, and media techniquesSeeks, listens, and responds appropriately to suggestions, requests, and concernsDemonstrates an up-to-date and extensive knowledge of counseling and effectively communicates this understanding to studentsEffectively implements the district-adopted curriculumModels and facilitates higher-order thinking, problem solving, creativity, and flexibilityMakes students aware of assessment standards and learner expectationsAssists students in developing self-assessment skillsMaintains up-to-date recordsCreates a positive, inviting, and safe environmentCommunicates realistic and consistent expectations for student behaviorRecognizes and appreciates diversity and individual differencesDemonstrates conflict resolutions skillsContinuously improves professional skillsRecognizes and provides for individual differences and adjusts practices accordinglySupervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working daySupports the District's educational mission for all students and implements all Board regulations and policies in a fair and equitable mannerPerforms other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as the superintendent or designee may assignTerms of Employment : Salary and work year to be determined by the Board of Education.
Evaluation :
Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board policy on evaluation of Certified employees.
