What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor - 12 month position at Vestavia Hills Board of Education?
VESTAVIA HILLS CITY SCHOOLS
JOB TITLE: Counselor
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in guidance and counseling and course work in psychology, testing and measurement, sociology, and education.
- Certification in school counseling.
- Meet background clearance requirements as specified by Alabama statutes and State Board of Education regulations.
FLSA: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Principal
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the system’s approved compensation plan.
Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the system.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and implement an effective school guidance and counseling program.
- Define and interpret the guidance and counseling program to students, teachers, parents, administrators, and community members.
- Coordinate the registration of new students and provide them with an orientation to school procedures and the school's various opportunities for learning.
- Assist in the placement of individual students with special needs in appropriate educational situations.
- Coordinate the procedure for the security and maintenance of students' educational records.
- Prepare informative reports and materials for principals, teachers, students, and parents concerning the results of the school's testing program.
- Assist teachers in identifying and interpreting problems that interfere with a student's ability to learn.
- Provide individual and group counseling opportunities that may lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and maturity.
- Establish effective working relationships with employers, agencies, and other institutions that may be of use to teachers, parents, and students.
- Assume responsibility for coordinating appropriate follow-up activities.
- Assume responsibility for individual professional development and for attending appropriate professional meetings.
- Collaborate with the administration for the coordination of the school’s testing program.
- Collaborate with the schools’ administration to remove barriers and provide resources to help students receive the full benefit of their education.
- Assist school personnel in communication with the Department of Human Resources and other community agencies.
- Assist students in building self-esteem and developing decision-making, problem-solving and positive human relations skills.
- Assume other reasonable job-related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to read, interpret and follow State Board of Education rules, School Board policies and the appropriate state and federal statutes.
- Knowledge and understanding of guidance and counseling principles, programs and services.
- Knowledge of test and measurement theory.
- Knowledge of community resources and services available for student assistance.
- Ability to counsel and assist students, parents and school personnel in the resolution of problems in student learning, behavior and mental health.
- Ability to administer and interpret student assessment and evaluation instruments.
- Ability to analyze and use data.
- Ability to consult with parents, school personnel and the public.
- Ability to maintain sensitivity to multicultural issues.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing using correct grammar, spelling and business English.
- Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed in a fast-paced, high-intensive work environment.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.
This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job qualifications and responsibilities, and the employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned. The Vestavia Hills City Board of Education reserves the right to amend the job description as needed.
SOURCE: Vestavia Hills City Schools, Vestavia, Alabama
Vestavia Hills City Schools (VHCS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Meredith Hanson, Director of Personnel/Section 504/Title IX Coordinator, at 1204 Montgomery Highway, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216. For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.
