What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Guidance Counselor position at Searcy High School?
POSITION TITLE:
High School Guidance Counselor
POSITION LOCATION:
Searcy High School
FLSA:
Exempt
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive program of guidance, including counseling services to school assigned. Use a planning process to define needs and priorities of population served. Provide a proactive, developmental guidance program for all students to maximize personal growth and development.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
- Master's degree in guidance and counseling
- Valid Arkansas counselor's license
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Knowledge of counseling procedures, student appraisal, and career development
- Excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Maintain a calm and patient demeanor with students and others
Experience:
- Teaching experience preferred.
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School Counseling experience preferred.
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Demonstrated success in mediation & relationship building.
REPORTS TO: Principal
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Maintain professional behavior, appearance, and work ethic to represent the school district in a positive manner at all times.
- Articulate a positive image of the school district and school district personnel.
- Demonstrate effective customer service strategies to all district patrons.
- Effectively plan and implement the school guidance and counseling program to meet identified needs.
- Teach the school developmental guidance curriculum to students.
- Assist teaching staff in teaching of guidance-related curriculum.
- Provide guidance to individuals and groups of students to develop education, career, and personal plans.
- Provide counseling to individuals and small groups.
- Collaborate with other school and district staff to design testing and appraisal programs for students.
- Use an effective referral process to help students and others use special programs and services.
- Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
- Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and the local board policy in the area of guidance and counseling.
- Present for students a positive role model that supports the mission of the school district.
- Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.
- Comply with all district and local campus routines and regulations.
- Effectively communicate with colleagues, students, and parents.
- Assess and respond to needs related to job responsibilities.
- Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the guidance program and implement changes based on the findings.
- Develop and maintain effective individual and group relationships with students and parents.
- Consult with parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant individuals to enhance their work with students.
- Develop needed professional skills appropriate to job assignments.
- Demonstrate awareness of school-community needs and initiate activities to meet those identified needs.
- Demonstrate the use of appropriate and effective techniques for community and parent involvement.
- Assist with award assemblies and other special programs.
- Assist with all student testing.
- Be responsible for writing student letters of recommendations as requested.
- Be responsible for attending Individual Education Plan and Response to Intervention meetings as requested.
- Other duties as assigned.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands:
Ability to communicate (verbally and written); ability to instruct; ability to maintain control under stress; ability to manage others in a non-coercive manner; maintain a clear focus on customer delight
Physical Demands:
Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.; occasional local and state-wide travel
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
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Attend all meetings and training sessions as directed.
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Be a part of the Special Ed team by attending team meetings.
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School test coordinator for Standardized Achievement Tests.
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Assist administrators with the distribution and interpretation of standardized tests scores for students and parents.
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Attend IEP and 504 meetings according to caseload.
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Supporting the overall district’s educational program through general consultation activities and committee work.
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Duties as assigned by building principal.
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