School Counselor
School Counselor
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Job Description
** Position start date:August 07 2025.
** This position is Open Until Filled.
Purpose Statement
School Counselor
The job of School Counselor/Social Worker is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional process with specific responsibility for managing the schedules and placement of assigned students; providing course curriculum information and recommendations to students and parents; and assisting in the development of goals and plans for achievement.
This job reports to Building Principal
Essential Functions
Coordinates with teachers college and university personnel resource specialists and/or community for the purpose of providing/receiving requested information and/or making recommendations.
Counsels students parents and guardians for the purpose of enhancing student success in school.
Monitors students progress for the purpose of identifying issues and taking appropriate action for increasing student success.
Prepares applications for students for the purpose of ensuring completion of application processes within designated time frames.
Prepares a wide variety of materials for the purpose of documenting activities providing written reference and/or conveying information.
Presents information for the purpose of communicating information gaining feedback and ensuring adherence to established internal controls.
Researches program eligibility requirements for the purpose of providing up-to-date accurate counsel to students.
Schedules student classes for the purpose of securing appropriate placement and meeting their graduation and college eligibility requirements.
Supervises assigned programs for the purpose of monitoring performance providing for professional growth and achieving overall curriculum objectives.
Marginal Functions
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform multiple technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: applying assessment instruments; preparing and maintaining accurate records; planning and managing projects; and using pertinent software applications.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; review and interpret highly technical information write technical materials and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the
job include: stages of child development.
ABILITY is required to schedule a significant number of activities meetings and/or events; often gather collate and/or classify data; and use basic job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing a variety of complex processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize specific job-related equipment. Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires analysis based on organizational objectives; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; working as part of a team; and working with frequent interruptions.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; leading guiding and/or coordinating others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of resources from other work units may be required to perform the jobs functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organizations services.
Work Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: some lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 70% sitting 20% walking and 10% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations.
Experience:Job related experience within a specialized field is required.
Required Testing Certificates and Licenses
None Specified Proper certification issued by WYPTSB or licensure
Issued by the Wyoming Mental Health Professional
Licensing Board
Minimum of Masters Degree in related field
Continuing Educ. / Training Clearances
Maintains Certificates and/or Licenses None Specified
FLSA Status Approval Date Salary Grade
Exempt
Employment Type
Full-Time
