What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Guidance Counselor position at North Gibson School Corporation?
ABOUT NGSC:
North Gibson School Corporation proudly serves students and families from the communities of Princeton, Hazleton, Mt. Olympus, and Patoka, as well as the rural areas of northern Gibson County. We take pride in offering our students a tailored curriculum, developed locally by our professional teaching and administrative staff. Along with placing a high value on academics, we also take great pride in our extra-curricular and co-curricular activities, which provide many avenues for our students to be involved in their school community. Best of all, we are able to provide these excellent activities in some of the most up-to-date, technology rich facilities in the state of Indiana.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate high school guidance counselor to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide guidance and support to students, addressing their academic, career, and personal development needs. This role involves fostering a positive and inclusive environment to ensure students' success in their educational journey.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct individual and group counseling sessions to address students' academic and personal concerns
- Assist students in developing academic and career goals, providing resources and guidance
- Collaborate with teachers, parents, and administrators to support students' overall well-being and academic success
- Administer and interpret assessments to assist students in understanding their strengths and interests
- Develop and implement programs promoting mental health awareness and emotional well-being
- Maintain accurate records of student interactions and counseling sessions
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in School Counseling or related field
- State certification/license in school counseling
- Previous experience in counseling or related field preferred
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Empathy and understanding of adolescent development
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk. The employee must be able to see and read close work such as typed or handwritten material and have good depth perception. The employee must be able to hear conversation and to communicate through speech. Occasionally the employee will repeat the same hand, arm or finger motion many times. The employee is occasionally required to squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and reach forward. The employee must lift or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must be able to push items of 50 pounds or more, such as pushing materials on a cart.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here 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 the essential functions.
The noise level may vary depending upon the daily activities within the work environment, such as the number of people in the room. The work environment is frequently interrupted as the employee must meet multiple demands. The employee must constantly work to meet deadlines.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.