High School Guidance Counselor

High School Guidance Counselor Williamsburg County School District Kingstree High School - Kingstree, South Carolina This job is also posted in CERRA-SC, and Williamsburg County School District Job Details

Job ID:

5798811

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description

TITLE:

High School Counselor

QUALIFICATIONS

A valid SC educator's certificate with endorsement in guidance Master's degree Proven success in providing a comprehensive guidance program which meets the needs of their assigned students Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

REPORTS TO

Principal

SUPERVISES

Personnel designated by principal

JOB PURPOSE

Promote and enhance academic, personal, social, and career development of all students by developing and implementing a comprehensive guidance program that will include specific results to address the needs of all students; consulting with teachers, staff, and parents to enhance their effectiveness in helping students; and providing support to other educational programs.

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT

210 days/ year

ESSENTIAL JOB RESULTS

Implements the school guidance program by conducting learning activities in classroom settings; consulting with and/or being a resource person to teachers; facilitating infusion of learning activities into the regular academic curriculum; and conducting individual and group counseling sessions based on identified needs. Ensures positive academic outcomes by assisting the career specialist in the development of individual graduation plans for all students; identifying students through teacher and parent referrals who need to be assessed by special services; assisting in the development of Individual Education Plans for students as needed; identifying students who are in need of services through appropriate community and school specialist; scheduling students in courses based on individual needs; and serving as the state assessment administrator for assigned school(s) Ensures that students are aware of various careers and employment opportunities by providing small group and large group exploration opportunities for students on various careers; assisting in the development of career plans; identifying and assessing career information and resource materials; providing educators, parents, and students with information on academic, career and technology education programs offered in the district; providing educators, parents, and students with information on post secondary opportunities offered throughout the state; assisting with the selection, administration, and evaluation of career inventories. Provides for the social and personal growth of all students by conducting goal-orientated counseling sessions in a systematic response to the identified needs of individual or groups of students regarding such issues as academic failure, family problems, child abuse, attendance and/or behavior problems, peer problems and substance abuse; counseling individual students on issues that may affect his/her emotional and social growth. Pursues continuous professional growth by participating in state and locally sponsored professional development sessions; affiliating with professional associations; reading professional journals; and providing training for staff members on the comprehensive guidance program. Performs other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor.

EVALUATION

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

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$50,500 to $80,500 Per Year Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required