ELEVEN MONTHS (220 DAYS), INCLUDING IN PART PAID STATE RETIREMENT & STATE MANDATED LIFE INSURANCE & IN PART FOR HEALTH INSURANCE

General Definition of Work:

To initiate and maintain an educational program which will offer the best results for a successful school experience and to help students realize their own individual worth.

Essential Functions/ Typical Tasks:

(The following tasks are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Consults with classroom teachers, school principal, visiting teacher, school nurse, psychologist, and parents relative to students and their challenges.
• Works closely with teachers in planning and implementing group sessions based on the developmental needs of all students.
• Demonstrates the professional and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, parents, school personnel and members of the community.
• Interprets objective test data for classroom teachers, parents, and students.
• Acts as the liaison between school and community agencies in working with student challenges.
• Counsels students with learning, physical, social, and emotional problems; counsels with referred students.
• Provides planned occupational information programs to introduce the student to the world of work.
• Assists in the identification of students with special needs.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date permanent record folders.
• Acquaints teachers with psychological personnel and services available.
• Coordinates the efforts of all specialists working on a case.
• Provides for articulation about students and records between the sending school and the receiving school.
• Undertakes in a cooperative endeavor, the continuous evaluation of:
• The nature and scope of the guidance services as outlined above.
• The functioning of guidance as an integral part of the total educational program.
• The effectiveness of guidance services.
• Performs such other duties and assumes such other responsibilities as assigned by the Principal.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience: 

A postgraduate professional license with an endorsement as a guidance counselor is required. Experienced with children and adolescents, required.  Preferred three years of experience in counseling or equivalent combination of education and experience.