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School Counselor - SY, Flippen Elementary
School Counselor - SY, Flippen ElementaryHenry County Schools • McDonough, GA, United States
School Counselor - SY, Flippen Elementary

School Counselor - SY, Flippen Elementary

Henry County Schools • McDonough, GA, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Position Title : School Counselor

Division : Family & Student Support Services and School

Reports To : Principal or Principal Designee (AP)

FLSA Status : Exempt

Salary Schedule : Teacher w / supplement : ES - $750; MS & HS - $1,500

Work Days : Elem - 190; Middle - 220; High - 220

Essential Duties :

1. Promote the school system's counseling program by :

  • Possessing the knowledge, abilities, skills, and attitudes necessary to plan, organize, implement and evaluate a comprehensive, developmental, results-based school counseling program.
  • Providing system support through effective school counseling program management and support for other educational programs.
  • Providing direct and indirect services with and for students.
  • Providing responsive services through the effective use of individual and small-group counseling, consultation and referral skills.
  • Implementing school counseling curriculum through the use of effective instructional skills and careful planning of structured group sessions.

2. Facilitate delivery of counseling services through a comprehensive school counseling program by :

  • Conducting group counseling / advisement with students in the areas of educational, career, and social-emotional needs.
  • Coordinating with local school staff to provide supportive instructional classroom activities that relate to student educational, career, and social-emotional needs.
  • Assisting with interpretation of standardized group testing.
  • Ensuring that all students receive appropriate career readiness advisement.
  • Ensuring that all students receive appropriate college readiness advisement.
  • Consulting with school staff on student problems and concerns as needed or requested.
  • Consulting with parents on student problems and concerns as needed or as requested.
  • Promoting the use of community resources in meeting student needs.
  • Advocating for equity of services for all students.
  • Engaging in professional development activities.
  • Applying newly acquired professional knowledge.
  • 3. Follow professional practices consistent with local school and system policies by :

  • Interacting in a professional manner with students, parents / guardians, and colleagues.
  • Being available to students, parents, and colleagues in accordance with system policies.
  • Facilitating home and school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communications.
  • Maintaining confidentiality of students, students' records, parents, staff, and school business.
  • Working cooperatively with school administrators, teachers, other service personnel, and parents.
  • Modeling correct use of oral and written language.
  • Demonstrating accurate and up-to-date knowledge of content.
  • 4. Comply with local school, system, and state policies and regulations by :

  • Conducting counseling activities at the time scheduled.
  • Supporting policies and regulations concerning student conduct and discipline.
  • Being punctual.
  • Maintaining plans as required by school policy.
  • Implementing designated counseling core curriculum.
  • Maintaining accurate, complete, and appropriate records and reporting promptly.
  • Attending and participating in faculty meetings and other assigned meetings and activities according to school policy.
  • Complying with conditions as stated in the individual's employment contract.
  • 5. Act in a professional manner and assume responsibility for the counseling program by :

  • Taking precautions to protect records, equipment, materials, and facilities.
  • Assuming responsibility for supervising students.
  • 6. The School Counselor for students in grades 6-12 shall, through advisement :

  • Provide students with information for postsecondary plans, financial aid, and scholarship information.
  • Plan and coordinate the advisement program for the school.
  • Evaluate transcripts and review records in order to advise students and faculty members about course selections and placement.
  • Conduct an exit interview with students who are withdrawing from school.
  • 7 . Follow the system's procedures in referring students to a local school support team.

    8. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

    Qualifications :

  • Hold or be eligible for a Georgia Educator Certificate in School Counseling.
  • Ability to work well with students, parents, staff, and the community.
  • Exceptional integrity, commitment to confidentiality, excellent character, and strong professional reputation.
  • Must abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators.
  • Must be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work.
  • Ability to be present at the physical worksite.
  • Must perform tasks involving prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting.
  • Must perform routine physical activities such as bending and lifting / pushing / pulling up to 50 pounds.
  • Must be able to properly and consistently supervise students, particularly during emergency situations.
  • Vision, hearing, written, and verbal communications are essential factors in performing required tasks.
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