High School Guidance Counselor

PARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

POSITION: Heart Mountain Academy and Cody High School Guidance Counselor

SUPERVISOR: HMA School Principal

Salary: Non Classroom Certified Salary Schedule

Qualifications

Education, License or Formal Training:

• Proper certification by the Wyoming Department of Education or Wyoming State Licensing Board for position of Guidance Counselor.
• A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree awarded from an accredited college or university.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Mental Ability

• Possess knowledge of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act as it applies to students with disabilities identified under the Act.
• Possess a knowledge of basic computer processes on a personal computer as well as applications in the use of a "main frame" computer and its applications.
• Possess the ability to follow and successfully complete both written and oral directions.
• Possess the ability to work with a variety of personality types throughout the work day and work year.
• Possess sound emotional judgment.
• Possess the ability to write reports of a technical nature.
• Possess the ability to work with and create schedules for students as needed; track classes and graduation requirements (grades K-5).
• Possess knowledge of the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and the guidance counselor's role in providing and supporting interventions in the social/emotional areas.
  
  

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT AND HOURS OF DUTY: As per district policy.

Performance Responsibilities

• Assists in planning and implementing a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students within the school district counselor/social worker curriculum.
• Assists students to overcome problems that impede learning and assists them in making sound educational choices.
• Provides individual crisis counseling and developmental counseling referred by teachers, parents, administrators, or the student himself.
• Provides opportunities to make home visitations when required in order to improve school/family communication.
• Develops a pro-active approach to school social work by assisting classroom instruction in self understanding and self-growth.
• Provide small groups counseling when appropriate to deal with similar student concerns.
• Provides a resource for classroom teachers in any and all areas that concern human behavior.
• Makes home visitations for the purpose of building a healthy rapport between parents and children, parents and school, and children and school.
• Assumes legal responsibility for the supervision of students on school property or in attendance at a school sponsored activities.
• Assumes individual responsibilities which may be assigned by the principal and which may relate to committee work, student activities, student supervision, or other planning and professional assignments.
• Maintains accurate, complete, legible, and correct records as required by law, school district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Conducts oneself in a businesslike and/or task oriented manner.
• Is a good employee as well as an effective Guidance Counselor.
• Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Follows all school district policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the building principal.
  
  

Physical Demands

• Must be able to sit, stand and walk without fatigue and discomfort.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds and push or pull 50 pounds.
• Possess visual acuity and stamina to work at a computer for at least part of the work day with a minimum of fatigue or discomfort.
  
  

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be determined in accordance with provisions of the evaluation policy and procedures of the Board of Education.

PUBLIC RELATIONS: Presents a pro-active and positive image of the school, students and staff and fosters the district mission.