Counselor

Title

Counselor

Job Goals

• To deliver counseling services to students, parents, staff and others in the interest of individual student development and success in his/her educational program.
• To support the delivery of the Lee County School District's written, taught, tested, and reported curriculum and contribute to maximizing student achievement.
• To ensure the reflection and communication of a positive image and attitude toward decisions and functions of the district as they relate to the public, staff, parents and students.

Qualifications

• Holds a current MS counselor certification.
• Demonstrates proficiency in oral and written communication.
• Displays ability to establish and maintain a positive rapport with students, staff, parents and the public.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Reports To

Building principal or designee

Performance Responsibilities

1. I. Organizes and administers the guidance program.
   • Administers a student needs assessment.
   • Organizes a Guidance Committee.
   • Plans guidance activities for the school year.
   • Demonstrates evidence of personal organization.
2. II. Provides individual counseling for students during the school year.
   • Schedules appointments for developmental-educational and career counseling.
   • Provides time for counseling self-referred students and crisis counseling.
   • Conducts an interview with new students.
   • Conducts follow-up of new students.
   • Conducts counseling sessions for students involved in disciplinary actions.
   • Conducts follow-up sessions for students involved in disciplinary actions.
3. III. Develops and implements a dropout plan which focuses on at risk students at the school.
   • Identifies at risk students.
   • Provides individual counseling and intervention plans to keep students in school.
4. IV. Provides group guidance and counseling activities with students during the school year.
   • Develops a calendar for group guidance and counseling activities.
   • Plans and conducts group guidance and counseling activities throughout the school year.
5. V. Coordinates student appraisal.
   • Coordinates maintenance of student records.
   • Coordinates individual and group testing.
   • Interprets student information.
   • Identifies students with special needs.
   • Reviews student progress at the end of each grading period.
   • Serves as school test coordinator.
6. VI. Develops written long range educational and career plans for each student beginning no later than the seventh grade.
   • Conducts group information sessions on subject selection.
   • Conducts individual guidance sessions on subject selection.
   • Communicates with parents on student progress.
   • Assists in educational planning of students with identified needs.
   • Provides career information.
   • Assists students in self awareness.
   • Coordinates the career center activities and resources with counseling activities.
7. VII. Assists with referrals and placement.
   • Acts upon referrals from students, teachers, other professional staff, parents, and agencies.
   • Assists in appropriate placement of students with special needs, including 504.
   • Assists the staff with student referrals to alternative placement, special education placement, and other referrals.
   • Utilizes community resources and agencies in providing services.
   • Assists students, parents, and teachers in making use of community resources.
   • Coordinates activities to assist students in preparing for job placement.
   • Develops master schedule and individual student schedules in coordination with building principal.
8. VIII. Consults with students, teachers, parents, administrators, and other appropriate individuals.
   • Works with family concerning home situations that relate to school attitude and performance.
   • Works with teachers, administrators, and other staff regarding such issues as student attitude, progress, and attendance.
   • Serves as English Language Learner (ELL) and homeless coordinator.
9. IX. Coordinates program evaluation.
   • Conducts follow up studies of students.
   • Evaluates the guidance program.
   • Revises program periodically as needed.
10. X. Demonstrates professionalism.
    • Uses correct oral and written communication.
    • Adheres to board/school policies.
    • Adheres to the Ethical Standards of the American Association for Counseling and Development.
    • Exemplifies strong work ethics and professionalism (i.e. promptness, attendance and professional dress).

Terms of Employment

The salary and length of contract shall be established by the Board of Education.