Guidance Counselor

Job Description

Job Title:

School Counselor

Classification:

Certified

Salary Schedule:

XTE

Department:

School Buildings

Reports To:

Building principal or other administrator

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Date:

June 2019

Approved by :

Northwest Local School District Board of Education

Job Summary:

To work cooperatively with students, parents, teachers, staff,

administrators and community members to ensure the social-emotional health of

students and assist with problem solving, peer relationships and lead with regard to

crisis management. To comply with state and federal laws and regulations germane to

school counseling.

Job Qualifications:

1. Valid Ohio teaching certificate/license and teaching experience preferred

2. Valid Ohio school counselor certificate/license

3. Good written and verbal communication skills

4. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may find appropriate

and acceptable

Essential Duties:

1. To effectively implement the district's comprehensive school counseling program

plan

2. To provide information and counsel students regarding educational, career and

personal social concerns.

3. To be accessible help supervise and to interact with students daily on an informal

basis in the halls, cafeteria, etc., and by scheduled appointments.

4. To keep abreast of changes in educational requirements and development of

career opportunities and disseminate this information to students.

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5. To help students identify their abilities, achievements and interests through

career and college readiness activities and the use of the Naviance system

6. To interpret results of assessments to students, parents and teachers and to

make recommendations for further assessments if deemed necessary.

7. To provide group and crisis counseling services to meet students' needs and to

conduct self-harm assessments as needed.

8. To provide individual and group counseling to students as the need arises.

9. To provide or initiate parent conferences as the need arises.

10. To be knowledgeable about and to coordinate the use of available school and

community resources.

11. To manage 504 student cases including initial evaluations and reviews as

assigned

12. To represent the respective building as team members in initial evaluation team

reports, reevaluations of special education students and Individualized Education

Program as well as for 504s(IEP) conferences, as assigned by the building

principal or assistant director of student services.

13. To provide placement services to students in making effective transitions from

one level of education to another and from school to employment. To assist with

college and scholarship applications

14. To project a positive school image in the community.

15. To keep the community current on school counseling activities.

16. To effectively communicate with students, staff, parents and the general public in

written and verbal form.

17. To demonstrate effective active listening skills, and be well versed in counseling

theories and techniques

18. To provide accurate scheduling information to the building administrators. To

make student schedule changes as necessary and keep all related records up to

date.

19. To process materials for the enrollment center as needed.

20. To compile information regarding class sizes and balance classes upon

request.

21. To maintain accurate student cumulative records.

22. To assist with and/or supervise the building testing program.

23. To serve as a liaison between the school and outside agencies working with

Northwest students.

24. To provide orientation sessions for new students and to follow up with them on a

regular basis.

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25. To assist classroom teachers in meeting the personal and educational needs of

their students. To participate in team meetings as requested.

26. To assist students in selecting appropriate classes for their career pathway and

goals.

27. To work with students who are having academic difficulties and provide

information to parents.

28. To plan and implement special events or programs such as Career Day,

Financial Aid Night, awards assemblies and high school visits.

29. To maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.

30. To work cooperatively with other members of the department and staff.

31. To carry out all duties in a timely manner.

32. To perform other such duties as may be assigned by a building administrator or

administrator for curriculum.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

1. Problem Solving

• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner;

Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations;

Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

2. Interpersonal Skills

• Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains

confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under

control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

3. Oral and written communication

• Communicates clearly and persuasively in

positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to

questions; Participates in meetings.

4. Teamwork

• Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and

welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit.

5. Quality Management

• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality;

Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

6. Diversity

• Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Promotes a

harassment-free environment.

7. Ethics

• Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of

others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

8. Judgement

• Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Includes appropriate

people in decision-making process.

9. Planning/Organizing

• Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently;

Sets goals and objectives.

10. Professionalism

• Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under

pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status

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or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on

commitments.

11. Adaptability

• Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing

demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with

frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

12. Attendance/Punctuality

• Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work

responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments

on time.

Physical Requirements:

Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about

as needed in a fast paced, highly intensive work environment.

Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions.

Terms of Employment:

185 day contract/Extra days as needed

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Title

: School Counselor

Employee:

_____

(print name)

This job description in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and

responsibilities to be performed by the employee of this job. The employee will be

required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the positions

supervisor, appointing authority, or designee.

________

(Superintendent or designee) (Date)

My signature below signifies that I have reviewed the contents of my job description and

that I am aware of the requirements of my position. I am able to perform the key

functions of the position.

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(Signature) (Date)

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