What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Counselor - 2026 - 2027 School Year - Westview Elementary School position at Alabama State Department of Education?
COUNSELOR JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: Counselor
SUPERVISES: NA
JOB GOAL: To help students develop those skills in the areas of personal/social growth, educational planning, and career development which will contribute to their growth as mature and responsible members of society.
QUALIFICATIONS: Masters Degree or higher, minimum three years of successful teaching experience, must have Administrative/Teacher Leader/Supervision endorsement, must be an ALSDE certified teacher/administrator evaluator, and such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board might find appropriate and acceptable.
REPORTS TO: Principal and/or designated supervisor, and assigned District Administrator.
SALARY: To be determined commensurate with local salary matrix, credentials, and experience.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential functions may include, but are not limited to:
- Develops, implements, and evaluates an annual local school counseling and guidance plan in accordance with standards set forth by the State Plan and commensurate with the local system plan.
- Implements the school counseling and guidance program curriculum.
- Provides individual and group counseling and guidance including guiding and counseling students through the development of personal, social, educational, and career plans.
- Consults and collaborates with parents/guardians, teachers, and staff about understanding and meeting the special needs of students and makes appropriate referrals.
- Participates in activities which contribute to the effective operation of the school.
- Provides orientation for new students, parents/guardians, and faculty.
- Provides appropriate appraisal services to assist teachers, parents/guardians, and students.
- Administers tests and analyzes and interprets test results to provide information about educational, career, and personal/social needs.
- Assist with placement and follow-up services for students.
- Assists students in selecting programs of study to enhance career planning.
- Provides information and resource services for students, parents/guardians, and faculty.
- Assists students in building self-esteem and developing decision-making, problem-solving, and positive human relations skills.
- Plans with teachers, principal, parents/guardians, and students steps for modifying student behavior.
- Utilizes community resources in addressing the needs of students.
- Provides data concerning students’ needs to determine curricula development.
- Prepares and manages annual budget pertinent to the counseling and guidance program.
- Maintains comprehensive records and reports.
- Develops personal professional growth plan and demonstrates professional ethics and leadership.
- Exhibits positive human relations skills.
- Demonstrates proficiency in written and oral communication.
- Complies with local, state, and federal policies, regulations, and laws affecting area of responsibility as well as the American Counselor Association Code of Ethics.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Employees in this position must have the ability to:
- Sit for extended periods of time.
- Enter data into a computer terminal/typewriter, operate standard office equipment, and use a telephone.
- See and read a computer screen and printed matter with or without vision aides.
- Hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone.
- Speak so that others may understand at normal levels and on the telephone.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Employees in this position will be required to work indoors in a standard office environment and come in direct contact with PCBOE central staff, district staff, and the public.