School Counselor

JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE: Counselor – Elementary

QUALIFICATIONS: 

1. Minimum of a valid "AA" Teacher's Certificate 
2. Two Years of Teaching Experience (Preferred) 

REPORTS TO: Building Principal 

JOB GOAL: To provide individual counseling and/or group guidance activities based on the assessed needs of students; consult with parents, teachers, administrators, and other appropriate individuals regarding services and programs available to/for students; develop procedures for program evaluation; serve as a resource person; maintain counseling records; and assist in the identification of students with special needs 

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Such duties and responsibilities as may be assigned, including but not limited to: 

• Administers the needs assessment
• Develops a guidance calendar based on the results of the needs assessment 
• Implements guidance program 
• Evaluates the program at end of the year 
• Revises the program for next year 
• Orders needed materials & equipment
• Provides individual counseling 
• Provides group guidance and counseling activities based on the assessed needs of students.
• Assists in the transmittal of student records 
• Assists in the interpretation of individual reports to students, parents, and teachers 
• Interprets test scores to appropriate individuals 
• Accepts, screens, and follows up on referrals from teachers and parents 
• Assists in individual and group testing programs 
• Assists students in making the transition from one level to another and from one school to another 
• Assists in planning and implementing Parent Night or Open House 
• Develops a list of community referrals 
• Updates agency list each year 
• Maintains knowledge of referral procedures and guidelines 
• Maintains a file or referral forms 2 Counselor - Elementary 
• Identifies students' needs and indicates the necessity of assistance from other sources 
• Completes referral forms 
• Follows up on students' progress 
• Provides consultation with agencies as appropriate 
• Conducts orientation for new students 
• Works closely with the screening team in determining placement for students in any area of exceptionality 
• Holds individual parent conferences for any student being considered for placement in any special program 
• Provides consultation with teachers on the educational progress of students 
• Consults with parents 
• Compiles student progress reports when requested by parents 
• Arranges and conduct parent-teacher-counselor conferences 
• Provides follow-up information on all conferences and referrals to involved staff 
• Organizes and conducts in-service workshops 
• Provides resource materials 
• Maintains involvement with school parent associations 
• Invites community leaders to school functions 
• Performs other duties as assigned 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 

220 days annually with salary in accordance with the certified teacher salary schedule as approved by the Board of Trustees

 EVALUATION:

 The performance of the elementary guidance counselor will be evaluated annually by the supervising principal in accordance with the Mississippi Counselors Assessment Instrument