POSITION TITLE:                           9-12 Guidance Counselor 

REPORTS TO:                                   Principal

SUPERVISES:                                   School personnel assigned by principal

BASIC FUNCTION:                         

Serves as an assistant to the principal to fulfill responsibilities in regards to state mandated testing, benchmark assessments, SEL/MTSS, curriculum, scheduling, ARCs, attendance, extra-curricular activities,  and other functions as directed.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

  The terms of employment are designated by the contract.

• Adhere to the Professional Code of Ethics and demonstrate punctuality and regular attendance;
• Assume the duties of the Principal when the Principal is out of the building;
• As delegated, manages the instructional program in a manner that exhibits competencies which result in teaching and learning being priorities and school improvement constantly occurring.
• Actively monitors instruction through walkthroughs/units/lesson plan review and benchmark assessments;
• Implements a Positive Behavior Support program
• Supports school staff in classroom management
• Ensures backward design units are created and reviewed/revised regularly;
• Enforces board policies, school policies, rules, and safety regulations; 
• Develops a decision-making and communication structure that assures effective planning, communication, and problem solving with areas of responsibility.
• Provides opportunities for each faculty and staff member to grow, develop, and experience success.
• Assists in managing faculty and staff in a manner which utilizes talent effectively; creating a healthy school climate.
• Observes the performance-formative evaluation-of certified employees under the principal’s direction. If necessary, writes prescription for improvement of performance.
• Conducts Summative Evaluation within state and local Board Policies.
• Completes accurate personnel records, and forwards them to appropriate persons on a timely basis as requested.
• Insures that student conduct/attendance/personal problems are handled effectively, reasonably and positively.
• Provides an effective support system for students with learning and/or behavior problems which leads to the development of a systematic program to reduce absenteeism.
• Assists in operating the school in an efficient and cost-effective manner by planning and managing, as directed, financial and material resources.
• The assistant principal adheres to proper accounting procedures in regards to purchase orders and bookkeeping.
• Sends out communications which are written so intended audiences can understand the contents and which are written in a format demonstrating competent writing skills, editing skills, etc.
• The assistant principal receives information, formally and informally, about the needs and concerns of the various publics and responds in a reasonable and fair manner.
• As directed, supervises support services, co-curricular activities, and athletic programs to assure each ones optimum contribution to the total program of the school.
• Demonstrates time management skills which accomplish required volume of work on time.
• Meets deadlines, tasks, and scheduled events on time and without frequent reminders.
• Perform others related duties as assigned by the principal or district administration.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Kentucky laws relation to all areas of instruction, supervision, and school governance;
• District policies and procedures to effectively carry out job duties;
• Kentucky assessment requirements;
• Best practices in education and special education;
• Effective leadership in the areas of human, physical, and fiscal resources;
• Current evaluation systems;
• Confidentiality laws;

 ABILITY TO:

• Locate information from local, state, and federal departments;
• Communicate effectively in both oral and written communications;
• Collaborate with district and school staff;
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Demonstrate positive, professional relationships with district personnel, parents, and community members;
• Motivate and work cooperatively with diverse populations;
• Put the needs of the students first while balancing the needs of other stakeholders;
• Budget effectively and efficiently;
• Plan effectively;
• Work cooperatively with others.

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking;
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing;
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations;
• Requires bending, squatting , crawling, climbing, reaching;
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light to heavyweights.

EVALUATION:

Annual development of Professional Growth Plan.  Evaluated annually by the Principal in accordance with principal standards.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Kentucky K-12 School Counseling certification
• Four (4) years successful teaching experience preferred