What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Counselor position at Union County Public Schools?
Counselor
Position Purpose
Under general supervision, a School Counselor will plan, coordinate, and organize the delivery of programs and services to support and promote the cognitive, career, social, and personal development of all students in the high school environment. This position will facilitate district programing to build and grow the comprehensive implementation of counseling programs while adhering to state and federal law.
Essential Performance Responsibilities
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Equipment
Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.
Travel Requirements
Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Qualifications Profile
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Purpose
Under general supervision, a School Counselor will plan, coordinate, and organize the delivery of programs and services to support and promote the cognitive, career, social, and personal development of all students in the high school environment. This position will facilitate district programing to build and grow the comprehensive implementation of counseling programs while adhering to state and federal law.
Essential Performance Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain a comprehensive school counseling program that addresses academic, career, social, and emotional development for all students.
- Assists students in making course and subject selections, as well as with evaluating career interests and choices.
- Assists in the scheduling of classes.
- Obtains and disseminates information regarding occupational opportunities to students and to classes studying occupations.
- Assists students with admissions, scholarship and identifying employment opportunities.
- Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student's abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with guidance services.
- Researches educational and career opportunities, and coordinates with teachers, college and university personnel, resource specialists, and business and community organizations for the purpose of providing information, and making recommendations.
- Assists with the registration and orientation students who are new to the school regarding procedures and educational opportunities.
- Assists with the school district's dropout prevention efforts.
- Serves as ready resource to students to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and maturity.
- Plans and coordinates field trips to institutions of higher learning, businesses and other organizations related to guidance responsibilities.
- Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships with members of institutions of higher learning and the business community.
- Accurately maintain school records, i.e. student information, as required by state or federal laws, and Union County Board of Education policies, and/or school-based request, and adhere to confidentiality requirements of state and federal law.
- Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
- Assists in the orientation of new teachers, and provides in-service training in guidance.
- Assess crisis situations and provide crisis intervention assistance.
- Work with referred students to implement strategies to overcome behavioral and emotional challenges.
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Equipment
Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.
Travel Requirements
Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of pre/post high school program eligibility requirements.
- Knowledge of college/university admissions processes, scholarship programs and other educational opportunities.
- Knowledge of current developments in business and industry regarding career opportunities and employment.
- Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
- Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
- Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
- Ability to organize and coordinate work.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
- Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
- Works in standard office and school building environments.
Qualifications Profile
- North Carolina Certification as a Counselor
- Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to assignment.
- Masters Degree in school counseling preferred.
- Three to Five years' experience as a Counselor in a public-school setting.
FLSA Status: Exempt
