School Counselor - Middle School 6-8/9.5 Month

Middle School Counselor

Reports To: School Principal

Job Goal: To provide a comprehensive counseling and guidance program for middle school students

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must meet applicable federal and state certification/qualification requirements for the position
• Master's degree in School Counseling
• Proficiency in oral and written communication skills
• Effective interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on communication and collaboration with a wide variety of people and groups
• Ability to use technology to communicate, to plan and provide instruction, to facilitate student learning, to manage data, and to produce/submit required reports, correspondence, and/or financial information
• Ability to meet suitability criteria under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457
• Such Alternatives to the above qualifications as state, federal and local law and the Board may require

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, mission, goals, and priorities
2. Implements the middle school comprehensive counseling and guidance program curriculum
3. Guides and counsels groups and individual students through the development of personal, social, educational, and career plans
4. Counsels small groups and individual students
5. Consult and collaborate with teachers, staff, and parents in understanding and meeting the needs of students
6. Refers students with problems and their parents to appropriate specialists, special programs, or outside agencies
7. Participates in activities that contribute to the effective operation of the school
8. Plans, evaluates, and revises the counseling and guidance program
9. Pursues professional growth
10. Abides by professional Code of Ethics
11. Adheres to local Board policies, administrative procedures, and other like directives, as well as state, federal and local laws
12. Performs other job-related duties as assigned by Supervisor(s)

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job goals, qualifications, and responsibilities and the employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned. The Hoover City Board of Education reserves the right to amend the job description as needed. Notice of Non-Discrimination: In compliance with federal law, our school district administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, or disability.