Counselor at Main Street Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School

HOT SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Description for

Counselor

DEPARTMENT: Student Support Services JOB STATUS: Full Time

POSITIONS SUPERVISED: N/A REPORTS TO: Principal

GRADE/LEVEL: K-12 F.L.S.A: Exempt

WORK SCHEDULE: 205 contracted days

POSITION SUMMARY

The Counselor works under the direction of the Principal to provide students with educational, personal and vocational counseling and to identify and coordinate all available resources to empower students to reach full potential.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To teach guidance curriculum as outlined by ADE standards
• To guide individual and groups of students through the development of academic, career or personal/social plans
• To counsel individual and small groups of students
• To guide/counsel students in course selections towards their academic goals
• To consult with teachers, parents and staff regarding student’s developmental needs and specific information about their students
• To refer students with problems and their parents to special programs and/or outside services
• To participate in activities which contribute to the effective operation of the school
• To assist with testing as needed, including small group creations
• To plan and evaluate the campus counseling program
• To pursue continuous professional growth
• To serve as liaison with the school-based mental health agencies/teams
• To collaborate with other counselors in the district on the creation, implementation, and evaluation of the District’s comprehensive school counseling plan
• To perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by employee’s supervisor, the principal, or the superintendent

EDUCATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

Minimum of Masters Degree with an accredited educational institution. Other requirements per job description.

EXPERIENCE

Three year(s) teaching/ administrative experience, preferred, with Arkansas Highly Qualified Teacher designation status. The state of Arkansas now allows an exemption for the licensure requirement of the three years classroom experience. Other requirements per job description.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Hand-eye and mind-eye coordination. Constant hearing; intermittent speaking, standing, walking and writing. Frequent carrying, keyboarding, and other repetitive movements. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds as needed to move objects often.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Excellent oral and written communication skills. Skills in human relations, leadership, and conflict management. Knowledgeable of teaching techniques that meet the diverse needs of students. Demonstrated skills in the use of technology to enhance student learning.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform with the essential functions.

The HSSD HR Office has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the HSSD reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the HSSD may deem appropriate.

The Hot Springs School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

It is the policy of the Hot Springs School District not to discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, or disability in its educational programs, activities or employment practices.