Counselor, Middle/High School

Summary Utilizing innovation, guidance, advisement, counseling, student support, and collaboration, School Counselors ensure student success by implementing a comprehensive ASCA aligned school counseling program that addresses the academic, career and personal/social development for all students
Essential Duties
Develops, submits ASCA aligned annual comprehensive school counseling plan - 80% of time providing direct services to students and approximately 20% of time in program management, system support, and accountability
Develops and maintains annual and monthly plans that detail activities and programs for students
Consistently communicates comprehensive school counseling plans and supports to parents and stakeholders
Develops and communicates appropriate college, career, social/emotional support resources to students
Accesses and utilizes all available data to develop counseling supports to meet students' needs and to access counseling plan effectiveness
Expend a minimum of 80% of counselor time providing support and guidance directly to students and ensure all students on caseload can access their counselor in a timely manner Provides schoolwide proactive and preventative services to all students in the areas of academic, social-emotional, and college/career development Provides classroom guidance and instruction to all students on post-secondary options and plans, social-emotional topics, study, organizational, and time management skills and other life skills Ensure that students' academic courses and 4-year plan aligns with their personal interests and career/college aspirations Identify off track and at-risk students and provide targeted counseling supports to achieve on time student graduation Facilitate consistent access to college and career resources such as college fairs, college representatives, scholarships, military, financial aid (FAFSA), and college admissions Conducts individual and small group counseling, advisement, and provides specialized interventions for student
Uses student data to design school counseling supports specifically for student sub-groups Provides crisis intervention and postvention support to students in crisis or emotional distress Develop and implement prevention, education, and awareness activities based on unique needs of students (e.g. drug/alcohol, student safety, healthy relationships, coping skills, etc.) Attend student meetings to help interpret and understand student data, performance and plans of support for students
Collaborates with other school and district staff to ensure students receive appropriate support to achieve on-track graduation Utilizes all available technology resources to effectively implement a comprehensive school counseling program
Conducts an annual program evaluation that measures ASCA implementation alignment and program effectiveness, shares results with principal, district, and other relevant stakeholders
Completes monthly logs to provide evidence of delivery of services per the ASCA model
Provides evidence of planned activities which indicate tasks related to role are completed
Adheres to state and district guidance and provide evidence of compliance Administers an annual student survey to assess student needs, student interests, and feedback on school-based counseling programs and report results to Principal and District Staff
Accurately reviews and maintains student records and student transcripts related to counseling and advisement Participates in continuous professional development activities to improve knowledge and skills
Promotes positive relationships with students, parents, school staff, and community Required Education
Master's Degree in School CounselingCertification/Licensure
Must hold or be eligible for S-5 certification in school counseling; S-6 or S-7 preferredExperience Qualifications
Two (2) years of experience in counseling students as individuals and in groups and experience interpreting standardized testing results preferredKnowledge/Skills/Abilities
Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate a guidance and counseling program based on student needs
Proven skill and knowledge in ASCA model of counseling and counseling/advising individuals and groups
Knowledge of college/career entrance requirements and ability to communicate accurate information for college/career guidance
Ability to consult with teachers, staff, and parents regarding the needs of students
Knowledge of available school, system and community resources
Awareness of cultural diversity and its implications for school counseling
Must be able to successfully manage multiple tasks, projects and responsibilities
Ability to apply critical thinking skills in rendering solutions to various issues
Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively as a member of a team and in a professional manner
Knowledge of current career and college entrance requirements
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Working Conditions
Normal office environment
Physical Demands
Routine physical activity associated with normal office environment