Special Education Services Counselor

This position reports to the Director of Special Education Services. The Special Education Services Assistant Counselor will provide counseling and guidance by supervising educational planning interpreting test scores providing occupational and career information and assisting with other counseling concerns from students parents and teachers. All responsibilities will be carried out in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws and requirements as well as in compliance with the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) Board of Trustees and J. F. Ingram State Technical College policies and procedures. Listed below are the primary responsibilities for the position; however other professional duties may be assigned by the Dean of Students and/or Special Services Director to meet the needs of the College.

• Evaluates student records including school transcripts and state test results.
• Coordinates and assists instructors in recording information on students permanent records.
• Counsels individual students concerning personal problems that have a bearing upon the learning process and relay to the students instructors any information helpful to them.
• Coordinates and assists instructors with class schedules registration and student plan-of-study.

• Develop a guidance plan based on program needs and assessment.
• Reads analyzes and interprets periodicals professional journals technical procedures or governmental regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing.
• Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from groups of students co-workers and the public.
• Uses computers to update and access student data files (i.e. Microsoft Access).
• Provides counseling and/or guidance for occupational and career information purposes.
• Coordinates motivational programs workshops and advisory periods for students.
• Ability to provide crisis counseling when necessary.
• Maintains individual student records.
• Participates as a member of the Eligibility and IEP Team to determine appropriateness of an evaluation and eligibility of an individual according to criteria set by state and federal guidelines for special education.
• Proficient use of PowerSchool (i.e. reviewing and maintaining student records academic plans and cumulative information)
• Knowledgeable and able to create schedules (master class teacher student etc.) using PowerSchool Scheduling
• Maintains the confidentiality of all student records.
• Participates in in-service training and other continuing education activities to maintain a high level of competence and skill in the field of Special Education and Correctional Education.
• Collaborate with ISTC Student Services Director to view and maintain student records verify grades and class schedules.
• Follows up with phone calls and emails to schools after requesting records.
• Completes required paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
• Attends mandatory staff meetings and any other meetings called by the Dean of Students and/or Special Education Services Director.
• Complies with all state and federal rules applicable to the provision of educational services to Special Education Services students.
• Demonstrates computer literacy such as the ability to utilize current technology to communicate collect and analyze data.
• Organizes and completes special projects and performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Dean of Students and/or Special Education Services Director.
• An understanding of and commitment to the philosophy and mission of the Alabama Community College System J. F. Ingram State Technical College and J. F. Ingram Special Education Department.
• A sensitivity and commitment to cultural diversity.
• Serves on committees as needed.
• Complies with any applicable guidelines procedures and policies set forth by the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) Board of Trustees the Alabama Community College System and J. F. Ingram State Technical College.

• Experience in special education is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to make independent judgments solve problems provide leadership and work with diverse groups of people.
• Excellent organizational skills be attentive to detail and have the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Willing to be flexible with work schedule as workload dictates.
• Understand and maintain confidentiality and professional integrity.
• Ability to make independent judgments solve problems provide leadership and work effectively with a diverse group of people.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals both internal and external to the school.

REQUIRED:

• Masters Degree from a regionally accredited institution in education.
• Alabama Teachers Certificate with an endorsement in School Counseling P12.
• Minimum of 2 years of high school teaching experience.

• Must be able to pass a background check.

• Experience in counseling students with disabilities.
• Knowledge of state federal State Board of Education and institutional education requirements.

General Information: J.F. Ingram State Technical College is a postsecondary correctional education institution. Our mission is to provide quality educational services to individuals incarcerated in central Alabamas correctional facilities. The student population served is diverse in age race educational economic and cultural background.