What are the responsibilities and job description for the Twin Lakes High School Guidance Counselor position at Twin Lakes School Corp?
Reports To: School Administration
Length of Contract: One Year (189 Days)
Position Requirements:
- Demonstrate a genuine concern for the social, emotional, and physical well-being of children
- Master Degree in School Counseling
- Valid Indiana School Counseling License
- Experience and Knowledge in Best Practices for School Counseling
- Excellent Communication and Team Skills
- Strong Organizational Skills
Performance Responsibilities:
- Assists the administration in developing the class schedule and assigning students to classes.
- Assists in enrolling students into the student data system and assigning a schedule of classes.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive school counseling program around developing knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary for children to become healthy, competent, and confident learners.
- Assists in developing student behavior management plans and programs for the purpose of resolving social, emotional, and educational challenges and concerns.
- Provide education, prevention, early identification and intervention, to assist students in achieving academic success, developing an understanding of career opportunities and developing social/emotional skills in response to issues they face.
- Provide direct services (school counseling core curriculum, individual student planning, responsive services), and indirect student services (consultation, collaboration, and referrals).
- Collects, organizes and analyzes student information (e.g. historical educational data, test results) for the purpose of tracking student progress and promoting academic success.
- Collaborate with the elementary and middle school counselors in order to provide a comprehensive K-12 counseling program experience for students.
- Collaborate with outside agencies to provide services to students.
- Assist with requirements for federal, state, and local testing of students.
