JOB
School Counselors work with students to help them develop academically, personally and socially and to assist in career development through individual and group counseling, as well as classroom guidance sessions. Counselors consult with parents, teachers, administrators, and other professionals to provide students with the resources and services to help them to be the best possible learners. In addition, they serve as a liaison between school, community agencies, and post-secondary opportunities.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Essential Job Functions: Academic/Educational Development: Assisting students to achieve school success and develop skills to engage in life-long learning Counsels students (individual and group) in the areas of academic, career, and personal/social concerns.Provides programs, activities, and services which focus on helping children experience healthy growth academically, socially and for future success.Publicizes and coordinates information to students and parents regarding student opportunities such as enrichment programs, scholarships, special programs, etc.Personal/Social Development: Assisting students to successfully use interpersonal, intrapersonal and social skills Serves as an advocate for students and works to promote a healthy school climate and a safe learning environmentCollaborates/consults with parents, teachers, administrators and community resources concerning student issuesAssists with crisis intervention and in identifying and implementing prevention and intervention programs for studentsCareer Development: Assisting students to become aware of life/career choices and participate in career development activities to prepare for the world of work Offers guidance sessions on problem-solving decision-making and academic and career planning.Assists students with course selection (secondary) relative to their educational pursuits and career goals.Coordinates participation in career-related activities. Demonstrates commitment to improving professional competence.Assesses student learning on an ongoing basis and alters instruction to meet group/individual needs.Uses the curriculum of the district to plan daily instructional activities. May perform other duties as assigned.Budgetary Responsibility: N/AReport Preparation: Responsible for verifying graduation course and test requirements and all reports which follow.Equipment Operation: Uses personal computer for communication and correspondence.Contacts: All counselors work regularly with community agencies and businesses to bring resources to the students. Secondary counselors work closely with college admission representatives, military personnel and employers on a regular basis. Consults daily with teachers, administrators, and county personnel.Work Direction: N/ASupervision: N/ADecision Making: Counselors are responsible for individual decision making as they guide and counsel students in their development.Formal Policy-Setting Responsibilities: N/APhysical Demands: The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to find, reach with hands and arms, handle paper files, records, computer and equipment controls, and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop or kneel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment: The employee works in an office and school environment; the noise level is quiet to moderate.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Post–graduate certification/licensure endorsement in elementary, middle or high school guidance by the Virginia Department of Education. Master’s degree with an emphasis in guidance and counseling. In addition to the on-line application, counselor applicants who are not current CCPS employees are required to submit: TranscriptsBoth undergraduate and graduate transcripts must be submitted. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.ReferencesApplicants must submit two (2) references as a part of their application package. Applicants with zero years experience should submit references from their cooperating counselor and university supervisor. Applicants with recent experience must provide references from principals and/or superintendents from all contracted experiences within the past three (3) years. If experience is not within the past three (3) years, references from the last contracted work experience should be provided. Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History InvestigationState Police Criminal History InvestigationChild Protective Services ( CPS) InvestigationTuberculosis Screening/TestChesterfield County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities for employees as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position and does not imply an employment contract.