Counselor- Elementary

Counselor (Elementary & Secondary)

To provide counseling and guidance for all students

Exempt

Principal

Master's degree from an accredited college or university

Possess and maintain Alabama certification in guidance and/or counseling

Possess and maintain a valid Alabama Professional Educator Certificate

Knowledge of educational guidance, child development, educational testing and assessments, counseling, and the administration of guidance services

Good public relations skills

Ability to understand the unique needs and learning characteristics of students of the school assigned

Ability to meet the suitability criteria for employment and/or certification licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457

Ability to work with multiple stakeholders in a variety of settings

Superior leadership, collaboration, and interpersonal skills and ability to be an instructional leader across multiple settings

Ability to work collaboratively as a team member with large and/or diverse groups

Ability to visit classrooms, other schools, and attend off-campus meetings

Proficiency in oral, written, and electronic communications with the ability to produce, lead, and deliver presentations to various stakeholders

Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity to perform job responsibilities

Ability to use technology to communicate, to manage data, and to produce/submit required reports, correspondence, and/or financial information

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may require

Demonstrates support for the school system, its purpose, direction, and priorities

Assists in providing leadership for all staff and students in assigned school

Assists in conducting staff meetings and trainings to promote efficient functioning of the school, the curriculum, guidance, and counseling

Demonstrates the ability to multi-task, to delegate appropriately, and to prioritize tasks efficiently

Maintains confidentiality of any Board of Education business, its staff, and its students

Develops and implements effective programs of guidance and counseling for the students at assigned grade levels

Abides by the American School Counselor Association Code of Ethics

Demonstrates and models regular and predictable attendance

Makes presentations for large and small groups to effectively communicate guidance and counseling information, assessment results, and educational and career planning information

Demonstrates professional appearance and demeanor at all times

Uses technology for communication, presentations, research, data analysis, budgeting, record keeping, reporting, scheduling, and other job responsibilities as required

Collaborates with the Assessment, Accountability, and Counseling Coordinator in developing, implementing, and evaluating an annual local school guidance and counseling plan that maximizes student success while being in accordance with standards set forth by the State Plan and local plan

Collaborates with the Assessment, Accountability, and Counseling Coordinator in administering state and local mandated assessments, and consulting with mental health services (both within and outside the school system)

Collaborates with Student Services Coordinator on matters involving attendance, out-of-zone, and all other items related to student services

Collaborates with Secondary Curriculum & Instruction Coordinator on matters related to Virtual School

Counsels with students individually, in small groups, and in classrooms to help each student with needs, planning for post-secondary opportunities, determining academic and vocational paths, and developing a 4-year plan

Serves as promotion coach for 8th and 9th graders if assigned as secondary counselor

Collaborates with local school administration to enroll and withdraw students, to monitor student grades, to set up the master schedule, and to assist with data entry and retrieval from software programs

Assists local school administration and the appropriate Curriculum & Instruction Coordinator with curriculum, instruction, developing strategies to help students succeed, observations, interviews, evaluations, and all other items related to instruction

Collaborates with school personnel, students, and parents with making a smooth transition to the next grade level/school

Provides orientation activities for incoming students and parents

Assists local school administration in developing and implementing meetings, parent education programs, back-to-school meetings, parent night, etc

Assists families with school-related problems and issues

Participates in IEP, 504, PST, ARI, and RTI meetings as needed and develops strategies to meet the needs of students

Creates and manages budgets

Assists local school administration with technology implementation and trainings as needed

Assists local school administration with the development of newly-assigned staff members and assigns mentors as needed

Assists local school administration with communications, through staff meetings and written/electronic correspondence, about information that will keep staff informed of policies, procedures and instructional program changes and updates

Participates in district meetings, state meetings, and other activities that relate to professional development as assigned

Assists local school administration with the school improvement process and the implementation of school improvement plans, accreditation and accountability reports, and other required plans

Demonstrates high-expectations for self, for staff, and for students, and creates an environment that has goals that are both rigorous and achievable

Informs and interprets to students and parents of test results and their implications for educational and career planning

Interprets and provides training to school staff about test results and strategies to improve student growth and development

Assist students with graduation requirements if assigned as secondary counselor

Assists local school administration with interviewing staff as needed

Uses technology to enter data, generate reports, create presentations, and uses appropriate school system software

Uses effective organizational skills

Responds to inquiries and requests in a timely and positive manner

Properly cares for equipment and material resources of the school system

Uses effective collaboration skills to work as a productive team member

Serves on school system committees, tasks forces, and representative groups as required

Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state, federal, and local laws

Reports absences and takes leave in accordance with Board policies and procedures

Performs other job-related duties as directed by the Principal

Based on the St. Clair County School System Salary Schedule

9 month or 10 month upon Board approval

Performance will be evaluated according to board policy