School Counselor - High School

Granville Exempted Village School District is proud to be one of Ohio's best public school districts. We serve a population of approximately 2,700 students in grades K - 12. Our students learn through a diverse selection of academic, athletic and service-based opportunities led by highly-skilled faculty and staff. Graduates of Granville Schools are well-prepared and empowered to be collaborative, adaptable, and responsible members of their communities and are equipped with the critical thinking and resiliency skills necessary for success in our ever-changing world. We are inspired by exceptional family and community support, and we are always Learning for Life! 

We are currently accepting applications for the position of School Counselor.  Successful candidates will model the District's mission, vision and values.  Preferred candidates will have experience as a school counselor working with the middle grades and appropriate licensure.

Please complete our online application process to be considered for this position.  

Job Objective:

The middle school counselor provides a comprehensive, developmental program for students in grades 7-8. The counselor structures activities to meet the needs of the students; consults with teachers, staff, and parents to enhance their effectiveness in helping students; and works in harmony with school staff to promote the Granville Exempted Village School Counseling Program. The School Counseling Program is designed to promote the formation of productive and responsible community members by enhancing the academic, career, and personal/social development of all students.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: A master's degree in Counselor Education or School Counseling
• License: Ohio Professional School Counselor License, including grades 7-12
• Meets all mandated health requirements.
• A record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
• Complies with drug-free workplace rules and board policies.
• Computer Skills: Ability to learn student information systems (e.g. DASL and ProgressBook) and school management systems (e.g. Schoology). Microsoft Office. Email.
• Reasoning Ability: Collect and interpret data such as bar graphs, diagrams, and survey results.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The following are typical work responsibilities. A reasonable accommodation may be made to
enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions.

• Provide an ongoing program of individual and group counseling services and classroom guidance in the areas of academic advisement, college/career planning, and social/emotional growth per the Ohio School Counseling Standards.
• Staying abreast with current Ohio middle school and graduation requirements and the students' progress towards those requirements through academic advising and scheduling.
• Consult and collaborate with administrators, teachers, parents, and district support personnel in identifying and resolving student issues, needs and problems. Refer to community resources as needed.
• Maintain records for students including GPA, transcripts, and testing data.
• Working with the Student Support Services team to support students with disabilities and language needs. 

• Assisting students with post-secondary planning in accordance with Granville Exempted Village School's Career Advising Policy.

• Support and manage individual students and families going through crisis situations as well as serve on the district and county crisis response team.
• Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct and pursue continuous professional growth in all areas of school counseling.
• Plan, implement, evaluate, and revise the school counseling program aligning to the Ohio School Counseling Standards.

Competencies:

• Collaborative
• Professional communication including email, online, and phone communication
• Initiative
• Planning & organization
• Flexibility
• Creative problem-solving
• Relationship building
• Integrity/Ethical

Abilities Required:

The following personal characteristics and skills are important for the successful performance
of assigned duties.

• Acts in accordance with the professional code of ethics.
• Demonstrates professionalism and contributes to a positive work environment.
• Acknowledges personal responsibility for decisions and conduct.
• Organizes tasks and manages time effectively. Meets deadlines despite time constraints.
• Skillfully manages individual, group, and organizational interactions.
• Effectively uses listening, observation, reading, verbal, nonverbal, and writing skills.
• Averts problem situations and intervenes to resolve conflicts.
• Exhibits consistency, resourcefulness, and resilience.
• Uses diplomacy and exercises self-control when dealing with other individuals.
• Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.

Working Conditions:

To promote safety, employees are expected to exercise caution and comply with safety regulations and district policies/procedures when involved in the following situations/conditions.

• Balancing, bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, and standing.
• Exposure to adverse weather conditions and temperature extremes.
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases.
• Interactions with aggressive, disruptive, and/or unruly individuals.
• Operating and/or riding in a vehicle.
• Lifting, carrying, and moving work-related supplies/equipment.
• Traveling to meetings and work assignments.

Performance Evaluation:

Job performance is evaluated according to policy provisions and contractual agreements adopted by the Granville Exempted Village School District Board of Education.

The Granville Exempted Village School District Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer. This job description identifies general responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list of all duties performed. This document is subject to change in response to student demographics, staffing factors, funding variables, modified operating procedures, and other unforeseen events.