Secondary Counselor

Job DetailsJob ID:4988608Application Deadline:Feb:59 PM (Central Standard Time)Posted:Feb 14 2025Starting Date:To Be DeterminedJob DescriptionWatson Chapel School DistrictGuidance Counselor Secondary Department: Secondary Job Status: Full Time FLSA Status: Exempt Reports To: Building Administrator Grade/Level: Certified Amount of Travel Required: Varies Job Type: Regular Positions Supervised: None Work Schedule: 210day contract. Counselors are on duty for 8 hrs. 40 minutes per day but may periodically be required to attend afterschool or evening events as a normal expectation of their position. POSITION SUMMARYCounsel students to help them achieve academic personal/social/emotional and career success. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Reasonable Accommodations StatementTo accomplish this job successfully an individual must be able to perform with or without reasonable accommodation each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential Functions Statement(s) Counsel individuals to help them understand and overcome personal social or behavioral problems affecting their educational or vocational situations. Provide crisis intervention to students when difficult situations occur at school. Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by law district policies and administrative regulations. Evaluate students or individuals abilities interests and personality characteristics using tests records interviews or professional sources. Report cases of suspected domestic abuse or other family problems and encourage students or parents to seek additional assistance from mental health professionals. Counsel students and parents regarding educational issues such as course and program selection class scheduling and registration school adjustment truancy study habits and career planning. Collaborate with department chairs to assist administrators in the development evaluation and revision of school programs and in the preparation of master schedules for curriculum offerings. Assess needs for assistance such as rehabilitation financial aid or additional vocational training and refer students to the appropriate services. Prepare reports on students and activities as required by the administration. Teach classes and present selfhelp or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning. Plan and conduct orientation programs and group conferences to promote the adjustment of individuals to new life experiences such as starting college. Attend meetings educational conferences and training workshops and serve on committees. Address community groups faculty and staff members to explain available counseling services. Review transcripts to ensure that students meet graduation or college entrance requirements and write letters of recommendation. Provide students with information on such topics as college degree programs and admission requirements financial aid opportunities trade and technical schools and apprenticeship programs. Compile and study occupational educational and economic information to assist counselees in determining and carrying out vocational and educational objectives. Refer students to degree programs based on interests aptitudes or educational assessments. Plan direct and participate in recruitment and enrollment activities. Sponsor extracurricular activities such as clubs student organizations and academic contests. Promote an understanding and appreciation of diverse populations and cultures. Monitor and advise students and their parents as to progress toward promotion/graduation. Assist in the transition from middle school to high school and to postsecondary high school options. as well as student success plans. Interpret tests student data and other assessment results for students parents and staff. Produce maintain and adjust individual student schedules. Create evening events for parents to receive information on academic graduation and career opportunities for students. Demonstrate knowledge of child and adolescent development. Demonstrate knowledge of counseling theory and techniques. Establish goals for the counseling program according to the setting and the students served. Demonstrate knowledge of state and federal regulations and of resources both within and beyond the school and district. Plan the counseling program integrated with the regular school program. Develop a plan to assess the counseling program. Create an environment of respect and rapport. Establish a culture for productive communication. Manage routines and procedures. Establish standards of conduct and contribute to the culture for student behavior throughout the school. Assist students and teachers in the formulation of academic and/or personal/social plans based on knowledge of students. Use counseling techniques in individual and classroom programs. Arrange resources to meet needs. Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness. Reflect on practice and participate in professional development activities to enhance professional learning. Communicate with families. Participate in a professional community. Maintain professionalism with all staff members. Assess student needs. Report to the proper authorities any cases of suspected child endangerment neglect or abuse. Report suspected bullying to building principal or designee as required by Arkansas law and district policies. Adhere to all policies of the District. Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or other administrators. POSITION QUALIFICATIONSCompetency Statement(s) Accountability Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions. Accuracy Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly. Active Listening Ability to actively attend to convey and understand the comments and questions of others. Client Oriented Ability to take care of the clients needs while following district procedures. Communication Oral Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word. Communication Written Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely. Conflict Resolution Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation. Decision Making Ability to make critical decisions while following district procedures. Detail Oriented Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task. Diversity Oriented Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age gender race ethnicity religion or job type. Empathetic Ability to appreciate and be sensitive to the feelings of others. Ethical Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards. Friendly Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others. Goal Oriented Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a predetermined result. Honesty / Integrity Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace. Interpersonal Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals. Judgment The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information. Organized Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task. Patience Ability to act calmly under stress and strain and of not being hasty or impetuous. Regular attendance Exhibiting regular attendance in order to perform duties in a satisfactory manner. Relationship Building Ability to effectively build relationships with students staff and parents. Reliability The trait of being dependable and trustworthy. Responsible Ability to be held accountable or answerable for ones conduct. Selfmotivated Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of ones ability using his or her drive or initiative. Tactful Ability to show consideration for and maintain good relations with others. SKILLS & ABILITIES Education:Bachelors Degree (fouryear college or technical school) Required Field of Study: Counseling Masters Degree Preferred Field of Study: Counseling Experience:Previous experience as a school counselor is preferred. Computer Skills:Shall be able to demonstrate an acceptable level of proficiency with computers and programs associated with the position. Certifications &Licenses:Current Arkansas teaching license required. Must meet all state and federal requirements for the position. Other Requirements:1. Successful completion of preemployment background checks.2. Appropriate personal and professional conduct at all times around students staff and the general public. WORK ENVIRONMENT Most work is performed in an indoor office environment. The sound level ranges from very quiet to moderate depending on the activities being conducted. Employee Signature: Date: The Human Resources Department has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employees ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions responsibilities skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment and the Watson Chapel School District reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform as the District may deem appropriate.It is the policy of the Watson Chapel School District not to discriminate on the basis of age sex race color religion national origin or disability in its educational programs activities or employment practices. Position Type:FullTimePositions Available:1Job Categories:Student Services > School/Guidance CounselorJob RequirementsAt least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.Master degree preferred.Citizenship residency or work visa required