Shawnee | Counselor - School Year

Administrator | School Year Schedule

BASIC FUNCTION:


Provide a variety of counseling and guidance services to promote and enhance student development and achievement. Assess student needs and provide assistance in identifying, developing and meeting personal, vocational and educational goals and objectives. Organize, develop and implement a comprehensive and developmental guidance and counseling program and related services to meet school and student needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Indiana Department of Education Licensure: School Counselor
• Master's Degree in licensure required field
• Must have strong analytical, computer, and oral and written communication skills. Must possess advanced knowledge of specialized aspects, methods, processes, principles, practices, procedures and terminology used in assigned field.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Provide a variety of counseling and guidance services to promote and enhance student development and Monitor, assess, identify and respond to the needs, issues and problems of students. Provide guidance and advisement to students regarding academics, course selections, schedules, and other academic matters.
2. Assess student needs and provide assistance in identifying, developing and meeting personal, vocational and educational goals and Assist students with developing educational, vocational and career plans and strategies. Develop and implement individual student plans in accordance with identified issues, needs, goals and objectives.
3. Provide responsive services to students and parents through consultation, personal counseling and crisis counseling. Refer students and families to school and community educational programs, services and educational and vocational resources according to identified needs, interests, goals and objectives.
4. Organize, develop and implement a comprehensive and developmental guidance and counseling program and related services to meet school and student needs. Provide technical assistance in support of program management and operations.
5. Assist in developing guidance curriculum though classroom activities, group activities, proactive discipline programs and activities, and parent Monitor, evaluate and revise the building-level guidance program related to the ongoing assessment of school needs and FWCS comprehensive guidance and counseling services.
6. Evaluate the educational needs of students and make recommendations to appropriate administrators concerning student placement. Assist students with class registration, scheduling and program changes as needed.
7. Serve as a liaison between students, faculty, staff, administrators, outside agencies, advisory councils and the community regarding counseling services, students and activities. Participate in community outreach activities to facilitate and enhance resources and services available to students.
8. Administer and score a variety of standardized tests to assess educational aptitude, skills and interests. Utilize appropriate testing instruments. Evaluate and interpret test results to students, parents, educators, institutions, outside agencies and others.
9. Advise parents concerning practices, procedures and techniques involved in enhancing the success and opportunities available to their Assist students and families with resolving various issues, problems and conflicts. Advise students concerning various family issues such as parental separation and divorce.
10. Coordinate, conduct or participate in various school support services such as the special education case conference process, PTA Council, Crisis Response Team and Intervention Assistance Team.
11. Advise and consult students concerning vocational skill development, careers, occupational services and employment, educational and training opportunities. Develop and enhance career planning skills among students.
12. Promote understanding of high school-level career development competencies such as the relationship between educational achievement and career planning, the need for positive attitudes toward work and learning, and skills involved in locating, evaluating and interpreting career information.
13. Provide information and assistance to students to facilitate and enhance transition from secondary school to post-secondary education and training, military service, career and employment.
14. Coordinate, conduct, oversee and participate in various school activities such as before and after school supervision, day and evening school programs and events, year-end awards, and extra-curricular programs.
15. Provide information to the Principal concerning performance issues with certified and non-certified Provide input concerning employee evaluations, discipline and employment procedures as requested. Assist with teacher interviews.
16. Research, compile, assemble and analyze a variety of educational information related to assigned students, counseling services and activities.
17. Attend and participate in in-service training activities as directed.
18. Perform related duties as assigned by the Administrator to meet the particular needs of the building/unit.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

To perform the essential functions of this job effectively and safely, employees must meet the following physical qualifications:

• Communication Skills: Ability to speak clearly and hear effectively in various environments.
• Manual Dexterity: Adeptness in the use of hands and fingers.
• Postural Endurance: Sit or stand for prolonged periods, as the job requires.
• Flexibility: Ability to bend at the waist, kneel, or crouch to perform specific duties.
• Visual Acuity: Close vision ability with the capacity to adjust focus.
• Mobility: Freedom to sit or walk at will throughout the work environment.
• Strength and Stamina: Capability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to fifty (50) pounds or more.
• Outdoor Work: Tolerance of work outside in various weather conditions.

FWCS will reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.