Elementary School Counselor

Williamstown Independent Schools

Job Description-School Counselor

TITLE: Elementary School Counselor

QUALIFICATIONS: Holds valid Kentucky certification for school counseling. Classroom experiences preferred.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

JOB GOALS: To provide guidance and counseling services to all students on needs abilities and interests.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Counsels with students individually and in small groups.
• Provides a developmental preventive guidance program.
• Manages the assessment program and explains results to students and parents.
• Coordinates with the Family Resource Center personnel in order to meet familyneeds of students.
• Makes referrals to appropriate community agencies.
• Consults with parents on school related concerns.
• Consults with teachers and staff regarding students with special needs.
• Maintains inventory of guidance materials.
• Communicates with other counselors to coordinate guidance activities.
• Works with staff students and parents to maintain a healthy school environment.
• Obtains and makes materials available on guidance related topics.
• Maintains professional competencies through professional development and leadership training.
• Establishes and maintains student records.
• Works to ensure proper placement of students.
• Aids in school scheduling.
• Checks transcript for graduation requirements
• Helps College bound student find and apply for scholarships
• Writes letters of recommendation
• Coordinates schedule changes parent teacher student conferences
• Provides Career counseling
• Arranges to participate in college and career days and hosts college and career recruiters
• Coordinates Governors Scholars selection
• Informs students of college scholarship requirements and planning for their senior year and graduation
• Coordinates Transition Activities
• Demonstrates a commitment to professional growth.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Obtains plus disseminates occupational information to students.
• Helps student evaluate career interests and choices.
• Performs professional responsibilities and duties including regular attendance and punctuality.
• Performs other duties consistent with the position assigned as may be requested by the Principal or Superintendent.
• Adheres to professional Codes of Ethics adopted by the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• To perform the responsibilities as previously outlined.

ABILITY TO:

• Perform as a leader such that student achievement is maximized.