This high school counselor position involves collaborating with various stakeholders to promote academic achievement, success, and social-emotional wellness among students. The role focuses on providing high-quality comprehensive counseling and guidance programs to support high school students.
Responsibilities
Demonstrate support for the school system and its vision, goals, and priorities
Conduct counseling and guidance learning activities in the classroom in collaboration with teaching staff for each assigned grade level
Consult with and be a resource to teachers to facilitate the infusion of counseling content into the regular education curriculum
Collaborate with middle and high school personnel to assist students in making a smooth transition to high school
Plan and coordinate student registration
Provide orientation activities for incoming students and their parents
Utilize technology to plan and provide instruction and facilitate student learning
Model appropriate and innovative use of technology for students and staff
Interpret group or individual test results to faculty and administration for use in enhancing instruction
Inform students and parents of test results and their implications for educational and career planning
Guide 8th-grade students in the development and updating of their high school four-year educational plans
Guide seniors to help them develop and implement appropriate steps regarding their post-high school educational and/or career plans
Coordinate, plan, and participate in the implementation of the school system assessment program in conjunction with the principal
Conduct structured, goal-oriented counseling sessions to meet the identified needs of individuals and groups of students
Plan and conduct staff development programs and activities
Facilitate conferences with teachers and/or parents and/or students
Plan and conduct parent education programs
Assist families with school-related problems and issues
Consult with and refer students with problems (and their parents) to community-based resources
Cooperate and collaborate with other professionals in enhancing the education of students
Communicate with administrators, teachers, students, parents, and the community regarding the counseling and guidance program and its role in the educational program
Review the counseling and guidance program annually with the counseling and guidance department staff and advisory committee
Identify student needs periodically and use the results for program planning
Establish a planning calendar for counseling and guidance program activities
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Evaluate the counseling and guidance program
Serve on school and/or system committees, advisory boards, and/or task forces as needed
Participate in state-approved evaluation program as required
Actively supervise students during assigned duty before, during, and/or after school as directed
Supervise and/or assist with extracurricular and co-curricular activities as assigned
Demonstrate initiative in identifying potential problems and/or opportunities for improvement in areas of responsibility
Engage in professional growth and demonstrate professional ethics and effective leadership
Report potential problems, unusual events, or work irregularities to appropriate administrative or supervisory personnel
Respond to inquiries, requests, constructive feedback, concerns, and/or complaints in a timely and positive manner
Maintain and submit reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner
Properly use and care for equipment and material resources of the school system and effectively supervise and monitor others in their care, maintenance, and use
Use effective collaboration skills to work as a productive team member
Serve on school system committees, task forces, and representatives' groups as required
Adhere to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state, federal, and local regulations
Report absences and take leave in accordance with Board policies and procedures
Perform any other job-related duties as assigned by the Supervisor(s)
Requirements
Master's degree or its equivalent from an accredited university, representing coursework in the principles and practice of educational guidance, child growth and development theory, educational testing and measurement, counseling, and the administration of guidance services
Valid Alabama teaching certificate in school counseling
Minimum of three years successful teaching experience
Ability to meet the suitability criteria for employment and/or certification licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457
Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication skills
Effective interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on communication and collaboration with a wide variety of people and groups
Ability to manage budgets and develop curriculum and programming specific to the needs of elementary school students
Ability to identify and solve problems as a productive team member
Ability to use technology to communicate, to plan and provide instruction, to facilitate student learning, to manage data, and to produce/submit required reports, correspondence, and/or financial information
Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity to perform job responsibilities
Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may require