Middle School Counselor

SUMMARY:  To provide a comprehensive guidance program PK-12.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  Other duties may be assigned.

Instructional Skills:

• Teaches District approved curriculum.

• Provides counseling services to individuals, small groups, and large classroom groups.
• Consult with teachers, staff, and parents regarding meeting the developmental needs of students.  
• Provides agency referral information.
• Consults with parents regarding the developmental needs of students. 
• Responds to crisis situations when appropriate.
• Lead the student 504 processes. 
• Assists and proctors ACT, ASVAB, WorkKeys, EOC, MAP, etc., where applicable.
• Create and update ICAP where applicable.
• Transition implementation pre and post-secondary where applicable.
• Participate in, coordinate or conduct activities that contribute to the effective operation of the school.
• Assists in the development of the master schedule for the building where applicable.

Professional Responsibilities:

• Participates in professional development activities.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm toward the teaching profession.
• Follows the policies and procedures of the school district.
• Annually analyzes the counseling program in a report to the Board.
• Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.
• Maintains regular attendance.
• Maintains confidentiality, and unquestionable integrity.