What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Counselor position at Mount Vernon High School?
QUALIFICATIONS
Hold a master’s degree in school counseling from an accredited college or
university
Meet the certification requirements for school counselor from the New York State Department of Education
Ability to pass employment verification
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
Develop and deliver school counseling curriculum in classroom setting (small group).
Assist students in the areas of academic development, career development, and character education, as well as, emotional and social development
Collaborate with faculty, staff, and parents to better understand and meet the needs of all students
Provide individual and small group counseling as needed
Make appropriate referrals of students and parents to outside agencies and specialists when necessary
Pursue continuous professional development and growth
Educate and promote an understanding and appreciation for diverse populations
Develop, review, and revise a career and educational plan for each student
Monitor and advise students and parents as to progress toward promotion and graduation
Develop academic student schedule in accordance with New York State learning standards and graduation requirements regarding students’ skills, interest, strengths, and grade
Prepare students for transition to next level (elementary to middle, middle to high school, high school to post high school)
MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
COUNSELING
Conduct group sessions, in accordance with the ASCA Model by addressing academic achievement, career planning and social/emotional development
Review tests, student data and other assessments and appropriately discuss their implications with students and parents
Demonstrate a knowledge of and comply with all MVCSD board policies
Comply with the Ethical Responsibility of the Education Profession Standards of Professional Conduct and Code of Ethics
CONSULTING
Provide information and resources to parents, school staff, administration, and the community to assist them in helping students in academic, career, attendance and social development
Take a facilitative role in working counseling content into the curriculum, staff development, and parent education programs
COORDINATING
Advocate for equal access to programs and services for all students
Plan and coordinate programs such as career and college fairs, scholarship programs, and other extensions of the counseling curriculum
Additional Duties and Responsibilities
Determine guidance priorities based on locally assessed needs
Formulate measurable objectives from identified needs and priorities
Conduct orientation for students, parents and staff
GUIDANCE CURRICULUM MANAGEMENT
Deliver, evaluate, and revise a sequential and developmentally appropriate school counseling curriculum which will include lessons in academic development, career development, and character development
Utilize resources available within the school and community to develop appropriate programs
Follow the Curriculum/Pacing Guide to address objectives for each grade level
INDIVIDUAL PLANNING
On the secondary level, meet with students on an annual basis to develop an individualized written career and educational plan
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Participate in the review of the school-counseling program on an on- going basis with other school counselors and administrators
Develop and maintain skills needed to utilize technology systems and participate in professional development opportunities
SCHOOL SYSTEM
Participate in school decision making and in activities which contribute to the effectiveness of the school
Cooperate and collaborate with other professionals in enhancing the education of students.
Communicate with administrators, teachers, staff, parents, and students as to the role of the school counselor in the overall educational process
PROFESSIONALISM
Adhere to the ethical standards and best practices of state and national school counselor associations
Demonstrate knowledge of district policies and Commissioner’s Regulation §100.2(j) Guidance Programs and Comprehensive Developmental School Counseling/Guidance Programs
Demonstrate personal growth and professional development
Perform such other task and assume such responsibilities as requested by Principal and/or School Counselor