School Counselor - Surgoinsville Elementary School

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To:

The Director of Schools and school administrator

Qualifications:

School counselors shall hold a school services personnel license with the school counselor endorsement. (Rules 0520-02-03-05) Candidates seeking a practitioner school services personnel licensure and endorsement as a school counselor shall meet the requirements of one (1) of the following pathways: Pathway 1.

The candidate:

(i) Holds an advanced degree in school counseling from a regionally accredited college or university; (ii) Has completed a State Board-approved educator preparation program in school counseling; (iii) Is recommended by the approved educator preparation provider; and (iv) Submits qualifying scores on all required assessments as defined in the Professional Assessments for Tennessee Educators Policy. 2. Pathway 2.

The candidate:

(i) Holds an advanced degree in school counseling from a regionally accredited college or university; (ii) Has completed a State Board-approved educator preparation program in school counseling; (iii) Is recommended by the approved educator preparation provider; and (iv) Submits qualifying scores on all required assessments as defined in the Professional Assessments for Tennessee Educators Policy. 3. Pathway 3.

The Candidate:

(i) Holds an advanced degree in a counseling field; (ii) Is enrolled in a State Board-approved educator preparation program in school counseling; (iii) Has completed a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours of coursework in school counseling; (iv) Is recommended by the approved educator preparation provider; (v) Submits required supervision agreement between the LEA and approved educator preparation provider; and (vi) Submits qualifying scores on all required assessments as defined in the Professional Assessments for Tennessee Educators Policy. 4. Pathway 4.

The out-of-state candidate:

(i) Holds an advanced degree in school counseling from a regionally accredited college or university; (ii) Has completed an educator preparation program in school counseling approved by a state other than Tennessee as evidenced by a recommendation from the out-of-state educator preparation provider where the educator completed preparation; and (iii) Submits qualifying scores on all required assessments as defined in the Professional Assessments for Tennessee Educators Policy. 5. Pathway 5.

The out-of-state candidate:

(i) Holds an advanced degree in school counseling from a regionally accredited college or university; and (ii) Holds a full and valid out-of-state initial level school counselor license from a state that is a partner in the NASDTEC interstate agreement. (b) Out-of-state candidates seeking a professional school services personnel licensure and endorsement as a school counselor shall hold an advanced degree in school counseling and hold a full and valid out-of-state professional level educator license from a state that is a partner in the NASDTEC interstate agreement. (c) School counselors who serve in a supervisory role shall have a professional school services personnel license with an endorsement in school counseling.

Purpose Statement:

The primary function of the school counselor is to provide a comprehensive competency-based counseling program focused on the learning, personal/social and career/vocational needs of all students.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Adhere to and support board policy, school guidelines, administrative rules and directives. Make him/herself available to all students seeking guidance and counseling services. Advocate on behalf of the student and/or his/her family. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students. Facilitate outreach efforts to provide services to students, parents/guardians, and staff. Connect students, parents/guardians, and staff with specialized referral agencies. Understand, evaluate, and interpret academic performance data. Interpret information about students to the student, their parents/guardians, and staff. Implement individual and group counseling methods that are appropriate. Conduct career and educational planning activities. Participate in in-service activities promoted by the district. Submit required reports promptly and accurately. Perform other duties as assigned by Building Principal or District Administrator.

Capacity and Ability Requirements:

The usual job demands requires the following physical requirements: some lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, some stooping, kneeling, and physical dexterity.

Terms of Employment:

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District's approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the District.

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel. School Counselor - Surgoinsville Elementary School 3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars Surgoinsville, TN Hawkins County Board of Education 18 reviews R e ports

To:

The Director of Schools and school administrator

Qualifications:

School counselors shall hold a school services personnel license with the school counselor endorsement. (Rules 0520-02-03-05) Candidates seeking a practitioner school services personnel licensure and endorsement as a school counselor shall meet the requirements of one (1) of the following pathways: Pathway 1.

The candidate:

(i) Holds an advanced degree in school counseling from a regionally accredited college or university; (ii) Has completed a State Board-approved educator preparation program in school counseling; (iii) Is recommended by the approved educator preparation provider; and (iv) Submits qualifying scores on all required assessments as defined in the Professional Assessments for Tennessee Educators Policy. 2. Pathway 2.

The candidate:

(i) Holds an advanced degree in school counseling from a regionally accredited college or university; (ii) Has completed a State Board-approved educator preparation program in school counseling; (iii) Is recommended by the approved educator preparation provider; and (iv) Submits qualifying scores on all required assessments as defined in the Professional Assessments for Tennessee Educators Policy. 3. Pathway 3.

The Candidate:

(i) Holds an advanced degree in a counseling field; (ii) Is enrolled in a State Board-approved educator preparation program in school counseling; (iii) Has completed a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours of coursework in school counseling; (iv) Is recommended by the approved educator preparation provider; (v) Submits required supervision agreement between the LEA and approved educator preparation provider; and (vi) Submits qualifying scores on all required assessments as defined in the Professional Assessments for Tennessee Educators Policy. 4. Pathway 4.

The out-of-state candidate:

(i) Holds an advanced degree in school counseling from a regionally accredited college or university; (ii) Has completed an educator preparation program in school counseling approved by a state other than Tennessee as evidenced by a recommendation from the out-of-state educator preparation provider where the educator completed preparation; and (iii) Submits qualifying scores on all required assessments as defined in the Professional Assessments for Tennessee Educators Policy. 5. Pathway 5.

The out-of-state candidate:

(i) Holds an advanced degree in school counseling from a regionally accredited college or university; and (ii) Holds a full and valid out-of-state initial level school counselor license from a state that is a partner in the NASDTEC interstate agreement. (b) Out-of-state candidates seeking a professional school services personnel licensure and endorsement as a school counselor shall hold an advanced degree in school counseling and hold a full and valid out-of-state professional level educator license from a state that is a partner in the NASDTEC interstate agreement. (c) School counselors who serve in a supervisory role shall have a professional school services personnel license with an endorsement in school counseling.

Purpose Statement:

The primary function of the school counselor is to provide a comprehensive competency-based counseling program focused on the learning, personal/social and career/vocational needs of all students.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Adhere to and support board policy, school guidelines, administrative rules and directives. Make him/herself available to all students seeking guidance and counseling services. Advocate on behalf of the student and/or his/her family. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students. Facilitate outreach efforts to provide services to students, parents/guardians, and staff. Connect students, parents/guardians, and staff with specialized referral agencies. Understand, evaluate, and interpret academic performance data. Interpret information about students to the student, their parents/guardians, and staff. Implement individual and group counseling methods that are appropriate. Conduct career and educational planning activities. Participate in in-service activities promoted by the district. Submit required reports promptly and accurately. Perform other duties as assigned by Building Principal or District Administrator.

Capacity and Ability Requirements:

The usual job demands requires the following physical requirements: some lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, some stooping, kneeling, and physical dexterity.

Terms of Employment:

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District's approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the District.

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.