COUNSELOR GUIDANCE – R. V. KERR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (26-004) Position Available In Bossier, Louisiana

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COUNSELOR GUIDANCE – R. V. KERR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

(26-004)
Bossier Parish Schools

Occupation:

Counselors, All Other

Location:

Benton, LA – 71006
Positions available: 1
Job #: 2403281

Source:

Bossier Parish Schools

Posted:

3/18/2025

Web Site:

www.bossierschools.org

Job Type:

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QUALIFICATIONS

Certification in school counseling

REPORTS TO

Principal, Principal Designee

JOB GOAL

Provides developmental and age appropriate academic, career readiness and planning, and personal/social/emotional counseling.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides large and small group counseling and individual counseling
2. Assists students in acquiring attitudes, knowledge, and skills necessary for life success in all domains listed in job goal using any of the following tools: interest inventories, mental ability tests, achievement tests, career aptitude tests, autobiographies, personal data sheets, and/or student participation sheets
3. Serves all stakeholders (students, parents, teachers, and community)
4. Responds to immediate needs of students necessitated by life events
5. Provides career, academic, and related information to help all students develop personal goals and future plans
6. Helps students transition from one school to another
7. Encourages the choice and successful completion of a scholastic program that is consistent with the student’s abilities, and that lead to the wisest options for the student
8. Assists students in adjusting to all areas of school life by using academic, career readiness and planning, and personal/social/emotional counseling
9. Provides counseling services to assist students in the resolution of personal problems that affects school life
10. Prepares virtual guidance lessons and plans, as necessary
11. Submits lessons plans and other required documentation electronically, as necessary
12. Uploads virtual lessons in a timely manner consistent with parish and school directives
13. Prepares for and conducts virtual instruction, interaction, and guidance
14. Remains accessible to school-based and virtual students
15. Utilizes school technology and maintains student interaction in accordance with district and school policies
16. Projects well-groomed appearance, both at school and virtual platform
17. Assists teachers in helping students to achieve their maximum potential
18. Provides services that make teachers’ efforts more effective including testing and counseling, assisting teachers and students in developing better relationships, and making recommendations for referrals
19. Conforms to the regular time schedule for arriving at and leaving school
20. Participates in implementing a good community/school public relations program
21. Participates in workshops, faculty studies, and individual program of professional improvement
22. Meets the criteria for a Professional Growth Plan following the guidelines in the Bossier Parish Program of Professional Personnel Evaluation
23. Assumes additional responsibilities as the Principal may assign include but not limited to extra-curricular activities that relate to students interests and opportunities. Any work to be performed outside of an employee’s job duties and responsibilities shall require the employee to (1) submit a written description of the services to be performed and the estimated time to complete the task, which shall be submitted to the employee’s immediate supervisor prior to commencing such services, (2) obtain the prior written approval of the employee’s immediate supervisor, and (3) obtain supplemental, written authority from the employee’s immediate supervisor before exceeding the initial estimated time for performing such services. Such employee shall submit a completed form reflecting the services actually provided and the time spent for each item, rounded to the nearest one-tenth of an hour, within seven (7) calendar days of performing such services.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Nine (9) months

SALARY RANGE

See adopted Bossier Parish Salary Schedule

EVALUATION

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