School Counselor - Waynesboro, United States - Burke County Public Schools

Burke County Public Schools
Burke County Public Schools
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Waynesboro, United States

3 weeks ago

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JOB TITLE:
School Counselor


REPORTS TO:
Principal and other authorized administrators


JOB SUMMARY:

Provide support and leadership in delivering comprehensive counseling services pertaining to academic achievement, career development, and personal/social/emotional growth of all students


QUALIFICATIONS:


Education:
Minimum of a Master's Degree in related field required


Licenses/Certification:
Valid Georgia professional service certificate in school counseling.


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of tests and measurement theory and


DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:


  • Provide a comprehensive counseling program with relevant learning experiences in the three domains: Academic achievement, career development and social/emotional growth
  • Coordinate appraisal, advisement, and counseling services designed to respond to student needs on an individual and/or small group basis
  • Collaborate on the development and management of a datadriven, comprehensive school counseling program using standardsbased curriculum, resources, and data to address the needs of all students
  • Implement a comprehensive counseling program by spending 80% of time in school counseling classroom lessons, appraisal and advisement, counseling, and indirect student services and 20% in program planning and school support
  • Coordinate appraisal, advisement, and counseling services designed to respond to student needs on an individual and/or small group basis
  • Intervene and provide support during crisis situations and participates on school crisis team
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of the counseling standardsbased curriculum, interventions, and programs in order to assess and further develop the future school counseling program
  • Promote a safe, positive learning environment which is inclusive of ALL students and advocates for student needs in order to reach their educational goals
  • Create a studentcentered environment which promotes postsecondary planning and the development of soft skills
  • Prepare students for the transition to the next level: middle school, activities and options.
  • Plan and coordinate programs such as career fairs, test preparation, improved/perfect attendance celebrations and other extensions of the counseling program.
  • Use individual student planning activities and classroom guidance to assist students in navigating educational and community experiences that support their needs and develop their potential.
  • Collaborate with parents/guardians and educators to assist students with educational and career planning
  • Exhibit a commitment to professional ethics and the mission, vision and beliefs of the school counseling program and participates in professional growth opportunities
  • Communicate effectively with students, parents/guardians, district and school personnel, and other stakeholders in a way that enhances student learning and improves the comprehensive school counseling program
  • Assist teachers in understanding their students, including providing and interpreting student data.
  • Provide inservice training on topics related to the school counseling program and supporting student achievement.
  • Performs other tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position.

WAGE/SALARY LEVEL:
As set by the BCBOE in accordance with the teacher pay scale


TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 200 days per year, 8 hours per day.


EVALUATION:
Performance will be evaluated annually by the principal or designee
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