Secondary Guidance Counselor

Huntsville School District
Job Description

Job Title:Secondary Guidance Counselor

Reports To:Principal

Contracted Days:210

Job Summary:To provide as a member of the Counseling Department a comprehensive guidance program forstudents in grades 6-12 and specifically provide activities to meet the needs of the assigned caseload;consult with teachers staff and parents to enhance their effectiveness in helping students; and providesupport to other educational programs

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Essential Duties:

• Counsels groups or individual students through the development of educational and career plans.
• Counsels small groups and individual students; refers severe concerns to appropriate community resources.
• Consults with teachers staff and parents regarding meeting the developmental needs of students.
• Evaluates and revises the building counseling program.
• Conducts counseling activities in the classroom in conjunction with administration and teachers.
• Consults with teachers to facilitate the infusion of counseling activities into the regular education curriculum.
• Counsels/guides students and parents in use of test results for education/career planning.
• Facilitates Student Assistance Program if applicable.
• Responds to crises when appropriate.
• Proctors PLAN PSAT SAT and ACT tests.
• Attends and/or facilitates informational meetings pre-registration meetings and other programs and evening parent meetings as necessary.
• Assists in student assessments and evaluations.
• Is responsible for computerized management of student data: achievement tests interest inventories learning styles inventories etc
• Assists with registration and scheduling of new students and conducts orientation to school procedures and the schools various opportunities for learning.
• Meets with each student in the assigned caseload at least one time annually.
• Aids students in course and subject selections.
• Maintains students records as applicable and protects their confidentiality.
• Works to discover and develop special abilities of students.
• Works to prevent students from dropping out of school.
• Provides student information to colleges and potential employers according to provisions of the Boards policy on student records and federal recommendations to colleges for admissions and scholarships.
• Makes recommendations for alternative learning environments.
• Helps students evaluate career interest and choices; disseminates occupational information to students through classroom guidance career education activities and other means.
• Works with students on an individual basis in the solution of personal problems related to academics home and family health and emotional issues.
• Confers with parents whenever necessary and appropriate.
• Provides training on guidance topics for teachers and parents.
• Communicates regularly with various internal and external publics to develop and maintain a positive school/community relationship.
• Other duties may be assigned; duties may vary according to grade level

Qualifications:

• Valid teaching license

• Masters degree in counseling

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is continuously required to sit talk and hear. Theemployee must be able to attend meetings in the evening and at other locations. Specific vision abilities requiredby this job include close vision such as ability to read handwritten or typed material and the ability to adjustfocus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with thepublic and other staff.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Other:

Note:This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities skills duties requirements efforts functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems necessary.