Counselor - High School - Macon, United States - Bibb County School District

Bibb County School District

Verified Company

Macon, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

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Summary Description of Classification:
Under direction, provides a comprehensive developmental program of guidance and counseling to assist students in the area of academic achievement, career/educational decision making, and personal and social development. Acts as consultant, in this regard, to school staff, parents, and community members.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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Utilizes responsive counseling, initiates individual and group sessions for students' personal, social, and academic concerns.
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Consults with parents and staff to appraise student needs and interests and discuss appropriate recommendations for educational options.
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Provides school program support by participating in school management team and sharing responsibility for total school programs.
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Plans and coordinates classroom group guidance sessions to meet the identified guidance and counseling competencies in areas of academic achievement, career and educational development, and personal and social development.
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Utilizes responsive and group guidance services and school program support to increase student awareness of the world of work and future options open to them.
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Uses individual planning services to assist students in planning educational experiences which can support their needs and develop their potential.
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Uses responsive counseling strategies to establish relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and community which reflect recognition of and respect for every individual.
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Provides individual and small group responsive counseling services with identified students for academic or motivational issues.
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Establishes a counseling and guidance program which meets the student competencies and program implementation as outlined in the MCPS Comprehensive Guidance and Counseling Program.
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Education, Training and Experience:
Salary/Terms/Benefits:

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195 day contract year; 8 hours per day
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Salary Range:
Based on placement on certificated salary schedule—certification, and years of experience
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Excellent benefits package: includes health insurance; dental and life insurance; employee assistance program; personal, and sick leave; membership in the Teachers' Retirement System.
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WESTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL