School Counselor

Job Description

 

Purpose: The School Counselor promotes student success, provides preventive services, and responds to identified students’ needs by implementing a comprehensive school counseling program that addresses academic, career, and personal/social development for all students.

 

Responsible to: Building Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt

Payment rate: According to the USD 207 Negotiated Agreement salary schedule.

 

Qualifications:

• Masters Degree from an accredited college/university.
• Current Kansas State Teaching Certificate with School Counselor Endorsement
• Health and Inoculation Certificate on file in the Central Office (after an employment offer is made).

 

Essential Functions:

• Help students attain an optimum level of personal and social adjustment
• Consult and work cooperatively with parents, teachers, administrators, and supporting agencies concerning the needs and abilities of students
• Ensure all activities conform to District guidelines
• Communicate and work effectively and cooperatively with members of the school district and community
• React to change in an instructional and productive manner and handle other tasks as assigned
• Work to implement the vision and mission of the District
• Work with technology/computer systems
• Direct, lead, and motivate staff and students in a positive manner
• Model commitment and dedication to work
• Work independently and without supervision and complete work in an efficient manner
• Serve as district test coordinator for state and local assessments to maintain test validity and consistent assessment protocols for proctors, as well as train necessary staff in the protocols

 

General Responsibilities:

• Provide individual counseling and group guidance to help students cope effectively with personal, social, academic, career, and family concerns
• Consult with parents, teachers, administrators, and supporting agencies concerning the educational needs and abilities of students
• Implement a comprehensive appraisal process by:
• selecting and administering appropriate ability, achievement, and interest assessments
• visiting with students and interviewing interested adults, and
• interpreting results of students, teachers, administrators, and parents
• Update and maintain confidential student records, including cumulative transcripts and student files
• Keep student records confidential
• Identify students with special needs and make appropriate recommendations and referrals
• Implement an effective program of educational and career planning
• Assist in a continuous program of student orientation
• Assist in making recommendations for school curriculum and instructional practices
• Assist with the activities of student organizations
• Attend and assist when necessary with school events such as musical programs, athletics, student recognition ceremonies, graduation, and open house
• Observe and follow all school district policies during all activities
• Stay current on new information, innovative ideas, and techniques by attending staff development activities and participating in professional growth opportunities
• Obtain advance approval of the Principal for all activities and expenditures according to the current budget
• Implement and follow all District health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan
• Provide appropriate District mandated trainings, such as Suicide Prevention
• Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as assigned by the Principal or other Administrative Staff

 

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:

• Must occasionally work in noisy and crowded environments with numerous interruptions
• Sit and stand for extended periods of time
• Enter data into a computer and read a computer screen and printed materials
• Physical ability to lift up to 25 pounds
• Bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk, and reach overhead

 

Term of Employment: 187-day contract with 6 extended contract days, under the USD 207 Negotiated Agreement

 

Evaluation: Performance effectiveness evaluated in accordance with provisions of Kansas Statutes and Board of Education Policy.

 

 

Ft Leavenworth USD 207 is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training or promoting on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, veterans status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected status under local, state or federal law.