| Location | VA |
Page 1 of 1 FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Position Title School Counselor Unit Teacher/Certificated Job Code 440000 Division School Improvement, Instruction & Administration - Elem/Secondary Grade/Lane TA1/Varies Department School based FLSA Status Exempt MSDE Code 20 ROLE School counselors monitor and promote student potential in pre-kindergarten through grade 12. Counselors intervene to help students cope successfully with developmental tasks and crises. Counselors meet individually, in small groups, and with families to address crises and problems specific to an individual or group. They conduct classroom sessions to provide appropriate developmental instruction in educational and career decision making, interpersonal skills development, and related to education. Issues which counselors address may include: emotions, cognitions, learning, planning, college scholarships and other forms of post-secondary options, graduation information, testing information and class schedules. An important task of the counselor is to encourage an open growing relationship between the student and the counselor. Counselors interact with community services, address developmental needs, help with the orientation of new students, and provide information about the school system programs. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Reporting directly to the school principal, the school counselor performs the following duties: Essential Functions Engages in professional development. Demonstrates knowledge of child and adolescent development. Demonstrates knowledge of counseling theories and techniques. Establishes counseling program goals appropriate to the school setting and the students served. Demonstrates knowledge of available resources. Designs a comprehensive counseling program. Fosters a learning environment that is inclusive, nurturing, and physically safe. Creates an organized, supportive, and inviting counseling center that is accessible to students, parents, and staff members. Provides feedback to students, parents, and teachers. Uses data to make decisions and monitor the effectiveness of counseling program. Implements the school counseling core curriculum. Collaborates with stakeholders. Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness. Maintains accurate records. Demonstrates knowledge of district, state and federal regulations, and laws. Demonstrates evidence of effective planning and time management. Supports development of individual student needs and interests. Provides individual and group counseling. Provides for appropriate registration, grouping, and scheduling of students. Shows professionalism and maintains confidentiality. Provides professional development for school staff, with a focus on bullying, suicide, and child abuse. Demonstrates knowledge of college and career readiness standards. Performs other duties as assigned by the school principal. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Must be a Maryland State Board of Education Certified School Counselor. Demonstrated outstanding written and oral communication skills. Capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Teaching experience. Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor status with the Maryland State Board of Professional Examiners. National Board Certification as a counselor. Experience and/or internship counseling children and families in a variety of counseling situations. Familiarity with the FCPS policies, goals and programs. Saved as: v: HR/Job Descriptions/Certificated/School Counselor FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER