School Counselor (2026-2027 SY)

GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK

Under the direction of the principal the guidance counselors responsibility is to guide students toward the fulfillment of their intellectual physical and psychological potential.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Preparation/Planning and Assessment

• Utilizes long-range sequentially developed planning in the areas of:
• Counseling
• Articulation and orientation
• Educational vocational services
• Placement facilitation
• Pupil appraisal evaluation and assessment
• Communication

Instruction

• Assists students in carrying out their educational and vocational plans
• Promotes continuity in the students progress from grade to grade from one school level to another and from school to employment or military service or further schooling
• Provides for individual differences
• Employs techniques materials instructional aids and community resources
• Displays knowledge of subject matter and child development related to services provided

Management Safety and Learning Environment

• Maintains appropriate confidentiality
• Maintains accurate student records
• Gathers and organizes information about students and interprets this information to others as appropriate (teachers students parents)
• Works with administration on school-wide issues
• Commands respect of students in appropriate settings

Student Reactions and Relationships

• Helps the student identify and understand his or her strengths and needs
• Assists the student in using available information about him/herself and his/her environment in problem solving and planning
• Promotes the development of skills that will enable the student to function productively in new situations
• Promotes critical thinking
• Recognizes the necessity of staff member-pupil rapport
• Helps students understand conflict resolution and to develop positive strategies for interpersonal relationships

Communication and Community Relations

• Communicates with parents/guardians appropriately regarding student progress
• Acts as a liaison between home school and community agencies
• Forges partnerships with families to promote student learning at home and at school
• Participates in establishing favorable school/community relations
• Works collaboratively with staff families and community to support the success of a diverse student population

Staff Relationships

• Assists in the formulation and implementation of policies and/or regulations which are established by the School Board
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and serves on staff committees
• Adheres to administrative regulations and directives
• Cooperates with administrative and supervisory staff in the evaluation process
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with co-workers relative to school matters

Professionalism

• Develops and maintains interpersonal relationships that are pleasant and professional
• Maintains respect for the worth and dignity of each student
• Participates in professional meetings and serves on and contributes to special committees
• Conducts all school related activities in a manner that serves as a positive influence on youth
• Provides for professional growth through an ongoing program of reading workshops seminars conferences and/or advanced course work
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day
• Demonstrates a positive view of the philosophy and objectives of the school to parents and community
• Abides by adopted board of education policies and procedures
• Maintains a satisfactory record of punctuality and attendance
• Accepts and implements constructive criticism
• Seeks to advance education through individual and group endeavors
• Exercises prudent judgment
• Acts to improve total school program

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Masters Degree and Postgraduate Professional or Pupil Personnel Services license with school guidance and counseling endorsement (or eligibility for such).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Physical Requirements:

Physical Requirements:
Must be capable of operating various equipment including computers copiers and calculators as well as driving a motor vehicle.
Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and consistently apply minimal force to lift carry push pull or move objects including the human body.
This role involves light physical activity often requiring significant walking or standing.

Data Conception:
Ability to compare evaluate and assess observable characteristics of data people or things determining their functional or structural similarities and differences.

Interpersonal Communication:
Ability to effectively communicate with others providing instructions assignments or directions to subordinates and assistants.

Language Skills:
Ability to read and comprehend a wide range of materials including reports schedules forms manuals invoices and journals.
Ability to prepare documents such as reports evaluations procedures charts surveys and budgets adhering to proper grammar punctuation and style.
Must be able to speak confidently and clearly to large groups.

Cognitive Abilities:
Ability to apply logical or scientific principles to define problems gather data establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Must be able to interpret complex technical instructions and manage abstract or concrete variables.

Verbal Aptitude:
Ability to record and deliver information explain procedures and follow oral and written instructions.
Must communicate effectively in various technical or professional languages such as legal medical accounting and marketing terminology.

Numerical Skills:
Ability to use mathematical formulas to perform operations such as addition subtraction multiplication division and apply principles of algebra and geometry.

Spatial Aptitude:
Ability to inspect objects for correct length width and shape.

Motor Coordination:
Ability to coordinate hand and eye movements quickly and accurately when using office equipment.

Manual Dexterity:
Ability to handle different office equipment and tools requiring minimal eye/hand/foot coordination.

Color Differentiation:
Ability to distinguish between different colors and shades.

Interpersonal Temperament:
Ability to work with people in various situations beyond simply following instructions.
Must be adaptable to stressful and emergency situations.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

12 months (260 days); at least 8 hours per day

DISCLAIMER

This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. It is neither intended to be nor should it be construed as an all-inclusive list of the responsibilities skills or working conditions associated with the position. Administration reserves the right to modify assign or remove duties as necessary.