Counselor at North Little Rock High School

High School Counselor

The Secondary School Counselor will oversee the successful implementation of the school counseling program in accordance with all applicable state and District guidelines.

Essential Functions

• Follows and maintains knowledge of all District policies and procedures.
• Provides individual and small group counseling.
• Assists students in making course and subject selections, as well as with evaluating career interests and choices.
• Assists with the state-mandated testing program.
• Assists in the scheduling of classes.
• Assists students with admissions, scholarships, and identifying employment opportunities.
• Assists with the registration and orientation of students who are new to the school regarding procedures and educational opportunities.
• Assists with the District's dropout prevention efforts.
• Is aware of and abides by laws protecting a student's right to privacy.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops, or professional meetings or by conducting research and by maintaining professional relationships with members of institutions of higher learning and the business community.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students, parents, and teachers.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete recordkeeping and providing student information to prospective colleges and employers, as required by District procedures and applicable laws.
• Provides counseling activities to assist students with educational, social, and career adjustment and planning.
• Promotes better understanding of the student and his educational, social, and career development and planning.
• Refers students to outside agencies or professional individuals when mental health needs warrant.
• Serves as a ready resource to students to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and maturity.
• Organizes Master Schedule and can navigate E-school effectively and efficiently.

Position Qualifications

• Accountability
• Accurate
• Adaptability
• Communication, Oral
• Communication, Written
• Consensus Building
• Creative
• Regular Attendance
• Diversity Oriented
• Enthusiastic
• Ethical
• Goal Oriented
• Honesty / Integrity
• Initiative
• Innovative
• Interpersonal
• Judgment
• Loyal
• Management Skills
• Motivation
• Organized
• Patience
• Positive attitude
• Presentation Skills
• Problem Solving
• Punctual
• Reliability
• Responsible
• Tactful
• Team Building

Education

Minimum of a Master's Degree with a valid Arkansas Teacher's License with Guidance and Counseling certification, in addition to being a Highly Qualified Teacher meeting Arkansas Department of Education standards.

Experience

Three to five years of teaching experience

Skills & Abilities

Computer Skills

Basic technology proficiency, with the ability to learn and implement district teacher technology to include grade reporting and parental communication technology (Grade Quick, Ed Line Programs)

Certificates & Licenses

Valid Arkansas Teacher's License with appropriate certification, in addition to being a Highly Qualified Teacher in accordance with Arkansas Department of Education requirements.

Other Requirements

Appreciation for diversity. Ability to pass required ASP/FBI/DHS background checks.

Physical Demands

Physical Abilities Lift /Carry

Stand C (Constantly) 10 lbs or less F (Frequently)

Walk F (Frequently) 11-20 lbs F (Frequently)

Sit O (Occasionally) 21-50 lbs F (Frequently)

Handling / Fingering F (Frequently) 51-100 lbs N (Not Applicable)

Reach Outward F (Frequently) Over 100 lbs N (Not Applicable)

Reach Above Shoulder F (Frequently)

Climb O (Occasionally)

Crawl O (Occasionally)

Squat or Kneel O (Occasionally)

Bend O (Occasionally)

Push / Pull

12 lbs or less F (Frequently)

13-25 lbs F (Frequently)

26-40 lbs O (Occasionally

41-100 lbs N (Not Applicable)

Other Physical Requirements

Vision (Near, Distance, Peripheral)

Sense of Sound (ability to converse with students and parents)

Sense of Touch

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to loud, depending on the activities of the day. Duties are performed indoors and occasionally outdoors. The work environment is generally indoors in a school classroom. Large crowds and student assembly situations are encountered in this job. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American 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.

The North Little Rock School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.