School Counselor, Control Codes 903 and 834
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Position Type: School Counselor/School CounselorDate Posted: 10/23/2024Location: Estill Middle SchoolClosing Date: Until FilledLocations: Estill Elementary School=FTE 0.60 Locations: Estill Middle School=FTE 0.40 GENERAL SUMMARY Under general supervision assists the entire school community in the development of a positive school environment that enhances self-concept and self-worth. Reports to the school principal. Education and Experience: Education and experience as required by state certification authorities. Masters in Guidance and Counseling with two years of teaching experience; or any equivalent training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Knowledge: Knowledge of legal and ethical practices and guidelines in Counseling, community information and referral services. Knowledge of counseling methods necessary for handling student academic and adjustment problems. Working knowledge of the practices, procedures and activities of career counseling. Knowledge of career resources, job search and assessment tools, internet resources, understanding of career development theory and job search methodologies and trends. Knowledge of graduation requirements, school policies and procedures, standard office practices, procedures and equipment, community linkages and referrals for student supportive services. Knowledge of the records, forms and reports which must be prepared and maintained. Knows how to keep abreast of changes in policy, standards, procedures, and regulations related to job functions. Skills/Effort: Ability to counsel and advice students individually and in groups; interprets test results; work with underserved and at-risk students. Possesses the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; establishes cooperative working relationships in the course of performing assigned duties. Ability to develop and deliver lesson plans for presentations in the classroom and workshop settings. Ability to assist in the implementation of a comprehensive career guidance curriculum. Ability to comprehend, interprets, and applies state and federal regulations. Advanced human relations, communications and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with students and their parents, district staff, and all other groups involved in the activities of the job. Ability to complete, process, and maintain all required records, reports, and confidential student information. Ability to operate general office equipment in the performance of daily activities. Duties involve work in a school environment that is sedentary or may involve walking and standing. Must be able to talk, read and hear, and effectively perceive and exchange information in a variety of oral, written and/or printed formats. Requires the ability to apply judgment and complex logic in defining problems, collecting information, and drawing valid conclusions. Duties require the ability to effectively teach and counsel students, teachers, parents, community members and others. Must prepare reports, recommendations, correspondence, etc. in correct form including proper spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Duties require successful adaption to stressors, emergencies, interpersonal conflicts, volatile situations, tight deadlines, etc. Must be able to record and exchange data, follow or deliver verbal or written instructions, and make presentations to varied groups, including students. Must be able to read scientific, academic or counseling reports, texts, or journals and interpret/apply school or district policies and procedures. Must possess the ability to add and subtract, multiply and divide, determine decimals and percentage, and apply statistical analysis. Must be able to compare and analyze information in numeric or symbolic form, and appropriately process colors and shades of color. Must have sufficient hand, eye and foot coordination to use or operate standard office equipment, items, and supplies. Duties of the job require routine keyboard operations and the frequent use of a computer monitor and related equipment. Duties may involve the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force on a recurring basis. Working Conditions: School environment with little significant exposure to environmental conditions. Requires ability to work under a degree of stress related to duties that require constant attention and working with students. Physical demands are restricted to school activities that require the movement or lifting of items weighing up to 25 pounds. Occasional local travel required; occasional overnight travel required. Responsibility: Supervises Guidance Department Staff as designated. DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties. The incumbent is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned/required.