High School Counselor

Counselor

Reports to/Supervised by: Building Principal

Job Goal: Under the supervision of the principal, to plan, organize and supervise the school's total guidance program

Minimum Qualifications: Counseling requirements as set by the State Board of Education

Performance responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Counsel with students and assist them in understanding the school and its environment
• Counsel with students to assist them in understanding their relations with others
• Assist students to realistically assess their strengths and weaknesses, particularly as they relate to their academic and/or vocational plans
• Under the direction of the principal, develop a master schedule of classes for each school year and help place students in required and elective classes
• Assemble and interpret information about students which will be useful to the administration and the teaching staff to improve the instructional program
• With administrative direction, plan, supervise and administer any testing programs required by state law or board of education policies
• Upon request, prepare reports for the board of education on the testing program or other pertinent topics. Be prepared to present and/or explain the reports to the board at a regular or special meeting. Reports on test results shall meet the requirements of current statutes
• Assist the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing students' life and conduct
• Work with the faculty as necessary to improve the instructional program and services to individual students
• Prepare a written procedure for administrative approval, and hold meetings with parents to explain the school's counseling services, college scholarship requirements, preparing for college, and completing the paperwork necessary to apply to various colleges and post-secondary vocational programs
• Maintain and strive to improve professional performance and competence
• Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required

Evaluation: Evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the USD 464 Board of Education's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel and this job description. Work Year: 190.5 days.