Position Type: Student Support Services/School CounselorDate Posted: 6/17/2024Location: Heskett Middle School(High-Needs School)Date Available: 08/2024Closing Date: until filledPosition: School Counselor Reports to: Building Principal Contract: Regular/Full-time Description: Responsible for the development and implementation of the guidance program; assist and support students with concerns and/or problems; provide assistance to students in the development of sound decision making skills; serve as a resource for students, parents and staff; coordinate testing and scheduling for studentsNOTE: The below lists are not ranked in order of importance Qualifications
Valid Ohio school counselor certificate or license, as issued by the Ohio State Department of Education, Office of Teacher Certification and Licensure, pursuant to ORC 3319.22 to 3319.31 or in accordance with standards authorized by law. Ability to provide leadership and direction and to work cooperatively with other professional staff. Ability to maintain effective relationships with teachers, administrators, staff, parents and community members. Ability to communicate effectively in written or oral form to staff, students, parents, and community members. Essential Functions
- Ensure safety of students
- Maintain accurate and complete records as required by the building administrator
- Provide guidance to students to promote their welfare and proper educational development
- Assists in the preparation and administration of standardized and/required local and state tests
- Attend meetings and in-services as required
- Assist students in the transition from elementary school to middle school and/or middle school to high school
- Attend parent/teacher conferences
- Provide referrals to community agencies for students with special needs
- Make provisions to be available to students and parents for educational related purposes outside the regular school day when necessary
- Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with parents through effective use of interim reports, report cards, test results and conferences
- Counsel with colleagues, students and parents
- Be an active member of the school's meetings relative to special education
- Keep abreast of current IDEA rules and regulations
- Use proper forms for the IDEA process
- Serve on the crisis intervention team
- Aid students in the course selection process
- Participate in career development activities
- Make home visitations when necessary
- Support the implementation of behavioral modification programs
- Serve as the district liaison with CACY and any other assigned organizations
- Assist Principal with administration, ordering, and general implementation of testing/proficiency program and interpretation of test results
- Participation with the administrative team to plan, develop and implement effective guidance programs and curricular offerings
- Develop and implement programs to support school and community needs, i.e., children of divorce support groups, etc.
- Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents
- Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., student records
- Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation
- Attend meetings and in-services as required
- Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with parents through effective communication and conferences
- Observe ethics of the profession; exhibit professional behavior, emotional stability, sound judgment, and responsibilities as a mandated reporter
- Maintain record of student progress
- Assist in the creation of a learning environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students
- Notify parents and administration if student is not meeting educational goals
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or designee
Equipment Operated Various office machines such as but not limited to: Computer Calculator Recording devices Copy Machine/Printer Smartboard, Apple TV, and or other such technology devices
This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The employee will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the employee's supervisor, appointing authority. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.