Counselor - High School

COUNSELOR

Job Description

The Elementary School Counselor collaborates with administration, teachers, and parents in supporting the instructional mission of the school by striving to facilitate mutual understanding of students’ academic and social needs. In this capacity, the counselor may display a thorough knowledge of developmental appropriateness, an overall knowledge of child development, and a commitment to support each grade specific curriculum; work to develop the potential of all students including assistance to teachers and parents involving student evaluations and developing Catholic Accommodation Plans. The Counselor will have specialized training and skills in promoting appropriate student behavior and preventing disruptive student behavior. While not the sole disciplinarian, will be a resource for school personnel in developing and implementing individual and schoolwide discipline procedures and strategies.

Expectations

Duty Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Maintains a high level of professionalism, performs work related activities as required, participates in school functions, and dresses professionally.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Develops program and teaches social skills, problem solving strategies, interpersonal skills, and peer conflict resolution.
• Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student's abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with guidance services.
• Assists with the acclimation and orientation of students who are new to the school regarding procedures and educational opportunities.
• Serves as a ready resource to students to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and maturity.
• 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 and parents.
• Assists with arrival and dismissal of students daily.
• Assists in the orientation of new teachers and provides in-service training in guidance.
• Oversight of the afterschool detention policies and program.
• Coordinates with administrators in the adoption of the school’s guidance program and is responsible for its implementation.
  
  

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of pre-high school program eligibility requirements.
• Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
  
  

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Counseling, Student Affairs, and a background in Education is required.

FLSA Status: Exempt