What are the responsibilities and job description for the Guidance Counselor position at Virtual School (K-12)?
POSITION TITLE: Guidance Counselor
SALARY RANGE: Contract Salary
CONTRACT LENGTH: Teacher Contract
POSITION SUMMARY:
Assumes major responsibility for counseling and guidance services for students assigned at the building level.
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Building Principal
DUTIES:
Scheduling students in their program of studies. Implement testing program. Act as a consultant to parents regarding their child and his/her progress and/or adjustment. Candidate participates in the 8-Step Process of instruction and remediation/enrichment. Provide personal counseling for students experiencing adjustment difficulties. Candidate uses data to guide instructional decision making and works collaboratively in a Professional Learning Community. Act as a consultant to teachers regarding individual students with learning and/or behavior problems. Guide students regarding career development. Help students to obtain financial aid for post-high school education. Refer students to outside agencies for help when necessary. Registration and orientation of new students. Assists with the coordination of case conferences. Urban education experience. Extensive background in designing and implementing innovative programming for adolescent students and families.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s degree in guidance and counseling. Indiana
State license in school counseling. Experience with intermediate school age students. Observed ability to establish strong rapport with students and adults.