High School Counselor

Guidance Counselor

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Valid Kentucky certification in school counseling with Master’s degree or above.
2. Minimum of five years successful teaching experience.
3. Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.

REPORTS TO: Principal

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the philosophy and vision of the Wayne County School District.
• Counsels with students, individually and in small groups.
• Provides prevention programs through classroom/school-wide guidance activities.
• Consults with teacher and parents about student needs, concerns and academic issues.
• Collaborates with school staff and community representatives in assessing student needs and utilizing the data to plan and evaluate the guidance program.
• Serves as a resource person on the Special Education Admissions and Release Committee when appropriate.
• Refers student to the proper authorities for child abuse or neglect when suspicion exists and provides support services to those students as needed.
• Assists or serves as the coordinator of testing and interprets test data to teachers and parents as needed.
• Assists new students with orientation and acclimation to their new school environment.
• Coordinates student scheduling in a manner that ensures the academic needs of students are met.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Record-keeping techniques.
• Infinite Campus and other relevant educational technology
• Kentucky’s Accountability System
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Research methods and report writing techniques.
• Laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities.
• Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.
• Interpersonal skills (using tact, patience, and courtesy).

ABILITY TO:

• Perform the responsibilities as previously outlined.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Demonstrate proficiency with technology.
• Prioritize and schedule work.