FLSA:  Exempt

DIVISION:  Academic

PAY GRADE:  CIT (5, 6 or7)

DEPARTMENT:  Special Student Services

SALARY SCHEDULE:  Teacher

REPORTS TO:  Principal

WORK DAYS: 190 Days

JOB CODE:  402

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Provides school counseling services to all students. 

1. Educational Level:  Completed Master Degree in School Counseling

2. Certification/License Required:  Valid Georgia School Counselor Certificate   

3. Experience:  None 

4. Physical Activities:  Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities

5. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:  Written and oral communication; organization; affective education

1.         Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.

2.          Plans, develops, and implements a comprehensive school counseling program based on the needs of the students and the school.

3.         Plans, develops, and implements action plans based on the needs of the students and the school.

4.          Provides classroom guidance, school counseling, and individual counseling that relates to the academic, career, and personal/social development of students.

5.          Coordinates with school staff to provide supportive instructional classroom activities that relate to student academic, career, and personal/social development of students.

6.         Confers and counsels with parents, administrators, and teachers.

7.         Collects and reports on student outcomes from classroom guidance, small group, and individual consultations.

8.          Conducts and/or participates in professional learning.

9.          Facilitates the referral of students and parents to internal and external services.

10.      Facilitates Tier 3/SST meetings as outlined in the Pyramid of Interventions.

11.      Participates in school and county committees.       

12.      Coordinates transitional activities with feeder schools. 

13.       Interprets standardized tests and state mandated tests.

14.      Protects confidentiality of student records and student information.

15.      Conducts and/or assists with parent meetings and education.

16.      Selects, purchases, and inventories materials and technology for the School Counseling Program.

17.      Demonstrates professional and ethical practices consistent with school and system policies in working with students, student records, parents, and colleagues.

18.    The following items pertain to Middle School Counselors only:

a)   Assists with new student enrollment

b)   Participates in advisement

c)    Provides instruction utilizing Career Cruising

19.    The following items pertain to High School Counselors only:

a)       Assists with new student enrollment

b)      Evaluates transcripts                                                                             

c)       Participates in advisement

d)      Provides instruction utilizing Career Cruising

e)      Assists students in the preparation of college, scholarships and employment applications  

20.             Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.