Guidance Counselor 1783 Position Available In Forrest, Mississippi
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Job Description
TITLE:
Guidance
COUNSELORQUALIFICATIONS
1. Two years of teaching experience preferred2. Hold standard teaching license and a master’s degree in guidance and counseling
SUPERVISES
N/AREPORTS TO:
Principal
JOB GOAL
To promote the successful academic, social, physical and emotional development of thestudent; serves as a liaison among students, parents and school staff to assure the maximum developmentof the students; assist students in understanding themselves by focusing attention on interests, abilities andneeds in relation to home and school
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Such duties and responsibilities that may be assigned, including but not limited to:1. Develops and implements a guidance program that addresses student and instructional programneeds2. Servces as school level Early Warning System Team Coordinator3. Provides individual and group counseling with students and consultation with parents, teachers,administrators, and agency personnel4. Interprets test data to students, parents, teachers, administrators and other staff members workingwith students5. Plans jointly with teachers’ remediation for student problems that interfere with mastery of basicskills6. Assists students in selecting appropriate educational activities, evaluating their programs, makingintelligent occupational choices, and selecting sound courses of action in their lives7. Provides referral, placement and follow-up assistance when needed8. Handles record keeping and other routine duties in an accurate and timely manner9. Serves as school site point of contact for homeless and foster care students10. Keeps current with information, materials, and concepts relative to satisfactory job performance11. Works cooperatively with teachers, other counselors, and administrators toward attaining theobjectives of the school district12. Strives for personal and professional growth that will enhance the effectiveness of the totalguidance program13. Continually updates and re-evaluates the guidance program to meet the needs of the school,community, and students14. Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance15. Supports the Hattiesburg Public School District Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan16. Performs other duties as assigned
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Salary and work year to be established by the Board of Trustees
EVALUATION
Annually
