What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Counselor position at Watertown School District 14-4?
JOB TITLE: School Counselor
REPORTS TO: Building principal where assigned for counseling responsibilities and superintendent for purposes of evaluation
WORKS WITH: Other counselors, principals, certified and classified staff, students and parents
QUALIFICATIONS: South Dakota certification (Masters); classroom and counseling experience preferred; excellent interpersonal relationship skills
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT AND HOURS OF DUTY: 8:00 to 4:00 daily; 201 days
JOB SUMMARY: Works with students on a daily basis to provide awareness, prevention and intervention counseling services to meet the mission of the district; works with parents and students for intervention counseling activities
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Talks with and counsels students individually and in groups.
- Assists in identifying individual needs of students within the counseling setting.
- Observes students in a classroom setting to gain understanding of students while they interact in a classroom environment
- Promotes positive attitudes and values with and among students.
- Assists teachers, administrators, and parents in helping children succeed in school and personal setting.
- Administers tests to provide information about abilities, achievement, interests and needs.
- Assists with the identification of and referrals for crisis situations
- Coordinates efforts with other school specialists to meet the needs of students in all elementary schools.
- Facilitates parent, teacher, and staff meetings as needed to meet the needs of students in all elementary schools.
- Plans, participates, and delivers classroom guidance curriculum programs.
- Maintains student counseling records in accordance with district, state, and federal policies and regulations
- Practices all ethical and legal standards of the counseling profession.
- Facilitates referrals to outside agencies as necessary to meet student needs.
- Reports abuse to appropriate agencies as per local, state and federal policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Be able to stand, sit, and walk without fatigue or discomfort
Be able to lift and carry 25 pounds
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be determined in accordance with provisions of the evaluation policy and procedures of the board of education.
BOARD RELATIONS: Provides information to board members upon request and attends all board meetings or other meetings as requested by the superintendent.
PUBLIC RELATIONS: Presents a pro-active and positive image of the school, students, and staff and fosters the district mission of enabling all students to succeed in an ever-changing world.
