GUIDANCE COUNSELOR SY2425
Qualifications
Possess a valid state certificate endorsed in guidance (MS Certification Code 436) and three or more years teaching experience in an elementary school
Reports To
Building Principal
Supervises
N/A
Job Goal
To help students overcome problems that impede learning and assist them in adjusting socially and educationally.
Essential Functions
- Assists with the interpretation of the school’s objectives to parents, students, and the community.
- Works with teachers and other staff members to familiarize them with the range of services available to meet student’s needs.
- Counsels students and families.
- Supervises the administration of standardized tests.
- Assists students, teachers, and parents in evaluating and interpreting test scores and offers suggestions for improvement.
- Focuses on preventive aspects of counseling.
- Identifies and evaluates the needs of students.
- Refers students to outside agencies when needed and coordinates the services.
- Assists teachers in working with or counseling students to bring about positive behavioral changes.
- Works with teachers on effective techniques of conferencing.
- Assists parents with understanding nutritional needs, time management, child supervision, good hygiene practices, and homework assistance.
- Visits homes to assess student needs and makes parental contacts.
- Investigates and reports abuse and/or neglect cases.
- Notifies parents when students are absent or tardy excessively.
- Registers new and late enrollees.
- Raises awareness of students with regard to various careers and goal setting.
- Performs other related duties as requested or assigned.
Evaluation
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.
Salary Information
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Classification:
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Guidance Counselor, High
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Scale:
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Teacher
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Grade:
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A – AAAA
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Days Employed:
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196 (Regular) 215 (Lead)
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Range:
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$43,721.56 - $77,230.54 annually |
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Overtime:
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Exempt
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