What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Counselor | 12 Months position at Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools?
FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE
The purpose of this position is to promote student success, provide preventive services, and respond to identified student needs by implementing a comprehensive school counseling program that addresses academic, career and personal/social development of all students.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develops and maintains a written plan for effective delivery of the school counseling program based on the NC Comprehensive School Counseling Standard Course of Study and current individual school data.
- Implements developmentally appropriate and prevention-oriented group activities to meet student needs and school goals.
- Assists all students, individually or in groups, with developing academic, career and personal/social skills, goals, and plans.
- Accurately and appropriately interprets and utilizes student data and assessment procedures for determining and structuring individual and group counseling.
- Collaborates with parents/guardians and educators to assist students with educational and career planning.
- Provides individual and group counseling to students with identified concerns and needs.
- Implements an effective referral and follow-up process.
- Monitors student academic performance, behavior and attendance and assists with appropriate interventions.
- Uses available technology resources to enhance the school counseling program.
- Adheres to laws, policies, procedures, and ethical standards of the school counseling profession.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of NC Comprehensive School Counseling Guidelines.
- Knowledge of standards on professional identity of school counseling, cultural diversity, human growth and development, and career development.
- Knowledge of laws, policies, procedures, and ethical standards of the school counseling profession.
- Ability to exercise good judgement in appraising situations and making recommendations for actions to be taken.
- Ability to secure the cooperation of students/parents, obtain needed information, and provide needed services for them.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with students, families, public agencies, school officials and staff.
- Ability to deal sensitively, confidentially, and tactfully with school personnel, families, and members of all socio-economic groups.
- Skill in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams Meeting, as well as Google Drive.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum: Master’s Degree in School Counseling
- Desirable: Master’s Degree in School Counseling and three years related work experience.
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:
Valid NC Teaching License as a School Counselor
PHYSICAL WORK DEMANDS:
PHYSICAL
ACTIVITY
FREQUENCY
C - Constant
F - Frequent
O - Occasional
I - Infrequent
NR - Not Required
PHYSICAL
ACTIVITY
FREQUENCY
C - Constant
F - Frequent
O - Occasional
I - Infrequent
NR - Not Required
Climbing/Balancing
I
Lifting/Carrying
O up to 30 lbs.
Crawling/Kneeling
I
Grasping/Twisting
O
Walking
F
Reaching
F
Running
I
Pushing/Pulling
O
Standing
F
Fingering/Typing
F
Sitting
F
Driving
I requires driving car between sites
Bending/Stooping
O
Others:
In compliance with Federal Law, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, or disability.
When applying, please make sure to include all prior experience in your application.
Please provide at least two references. One must be the current or most recent supervisor and the other a previous supervisor.
