What are the responsibilities and job description for the GUIDANCE COUNSELOR position at David Ellis Academy?
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR
The Guidance Counselor has a responsibility to assist the students with personal, family, social, educational and career decisions, problems and concerns. The Guidance Counselor at all times will maintain ethical counseling techniques that will result in high self-esteem and confidence in the student.
The Guidance Counselor is an employee of Bardwell Group and reports to the School Leader.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master of Arts in Guidance and Counseling or a Bachelor of Arts in Education/Counseling or its equivalent from an accredited institution
- Prior classroom experience
- Verifiable experience showing positive results in an educational counseling position
- Able to provide guidance in large group settings
- Experience and expertise in the area of vocational and educational assessment
- Familiar with current standards and computerized methods of assisting students in self-evaluation of career and job skills strengths and weaknesses
- Must meet all applicable state certification and other requirements for position
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Enable students to understand their abilities, interests, talents, and personality characteristics so that students can develop realistic academic and career options
- Utilize appropriate and recognized assessment tools to diagnose and improve the learning ability of the student
- Demonstrate skill and experience in motivating students to academic excellence
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills to develop and maintain frequent rapport with students, parents, community, business and industry partners, and administration
- Provide counseling as needed for individuals, families, groups, and classes
- Develop, recommend and coordinate motivational programs and activities, which help to foster positive learning and teaching environments
- Develop and coordinate effective and successful school-wide activities
- Participate as a team player in the operations and programs of the Academy
- Fulfill other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the School Leader