Middle/High School Counselor

MIDDLE / HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR

BASIC FUNCTION/PURPOSE

Under general supervision, coordinates all guidance and counseling efforts within the school.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for classroom, group, and individual counseling for students experiencing problems that interfere with school achievement.
• Responsible for classroom, group, and individual guidance procedures associated with proper student placement in regard to graduation and beyond.
• Serves as a source of information for the student with respect to the school, home, and community.
• Collects and disseminates to students and parents information concerning school offerings, opportunities for further education, and careers and career training opportunities as appropriate
• Assists in the follow-up student attendance irregularities when verified by the attendance office.
• Communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal, must be excellent
• Assists in facilitating student-teacher-counselor-parent-conferences as needed
• Provides guidance to students with academic and/or vocational problems
• Counsels students regarding school-related personal problems.
• Provides identification and referral service for students having emotional, health, and/or learning problems which are beyond the resources of the local school.
• Refers students with exceptional needs to appropriate District personnel.
• Assists in the development and changing of guidance curriculum to meet the needs of the student body.
• Responsible for delivering accurate and relevant information concerning post-secondary options to students and parents
• Coordinates school level efforts and procedures for homeless students
• Consults the School Social Worker when assistance with a particular student or family is needed
• Assists in the development and support of anti-bullying programs within the school
• Clearly communicates school procedures, guidelines, and district policies to students as well as all other stakeholders
• Supports school principal in implementing change in identified areas
• Serves a critical role in the school and district's safety plan
• Defined duties specific to grade levels served as defined by district and school principal
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Holds or eligible for valid Georgia certificate

EXPERIENCE

• Previous professional experiences in education are preferred