Counselor Greenville Middle School

The Meriwether County Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or  disability in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services or activities. 

TITLE: School Counselor 

CONTRACT/WORK YEAR: (ES – 190 Days, MS/HS 210 Days) 

REPORTS TO: Principal or and/or designated administrator 

REVISED: January 2019 

GOAL: Provide students with a comprehensive guidance program that promotes self-esteem development, responsible  behavior, career exploration and educational planning; provide assistance to students and parents; collaborate with  community resource personnel, staff and faculty to create and assist with the development and implementation of programs  and services for the students and schools. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Valid Professional Standards Commission approved certificate in guidance and counseling at level  • Ability to work well with students, parents, staff, and the community 
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills 

EXPERIENCE:  

• Previous school counseling experience preferred 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/FUNCTIONS: 

1. Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance 
2. Coordinate individual student planning and responsive services designed to meet students’ needs on an individual  and/or small group basis 
3. Conduct classroom guidance, small group and individual counseling that relates to personal, academic and career  development 
4. Implement a goal-driven comprehensive school counseling program based on the ASCA model by providing  relevant learning experiences in the three domains: academic achievement, career development and  social/emotional growth as well as promoting the program to all internal and external stakeholders  
5. Assist in the transition of students from grade levels within the school as well as school levels by collaborating  with feeder pattern personnel 
6. Recognize and serve as a resource in preventative and responsive services for teachers, administrators, parents  and the community in addressing student concerns 
7. Communicate and collaborate effectively with students, parents/guardians, district and school personnel, and other  stakeholders in a way that enhances student learning and improves the comprehensive school counseling services  provided  
8. Develop and maintain a written plan for effective delivery of the school counseling program based on stakeholder  data and the school improvement plan 
9. Participate in student development and achievement related conferences with parents, students, teachers, the  principal, and/or administrators  
10. Exhibit a commitment to professional ethics and the mission, vision and beliefs of the school counseling program  and participate in professional growth opportunities.
11. Conduct a yearly program audit to evaluate the effectiveness of the counseling curriculum, interventions, and  programs in order to assess and further develop the future school counseling program 
12. Promote a safe, positive learning environment which is inclusive of all students and advocates for student needs in  order to reach their educational goals 
13. Create a student-centered environment which promotes post-secondary planning and the development of soft skills 14. Promote student learning by implementing a comprehensive school counseling program by spending 80% of time  in school counseling core curriculum, individual student planning, responsive services, and indirect student  services and 20% in program planning and school support 
14. Perform other professional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the principal or designated school based  administrators. 

Physical Demands: 

Routine physical activities are required to fulfill job responsibilities, including the ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force  occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Frequent  bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling and repetitive fine motor activities, and  prolonged periods of standing, walking and sitting should be expected. Vision, hearing and verbal communications are  essential functions of this position. 

The employee must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function of the position. When appropriate, reasonable  accommodations will be provided to afford persons with disabilities an opportunity to perform the essential functions of the  position. Employees are expected to attend all required meetings as approved by the supervisor. The employee will adhere  to the Georgia Professional Standards Commission’s Code of Ethics for Educators, all Meriwether County Board of  Education policies, administrative regulations, school system procedures, and all other applicable professional performance  criteria. Maintenance of criminal history check is required for all employees. 

Additional Notes for Job Descriptions: 

Job descriptions are designed and intended only to summarize the essential duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and  requirements for the purpose of clarifying the general nature and scope of a position’s role as part of the overall organization.  Job descriptions do not list all tasks an employee might be expected to perform and they do not limit the right of the  employer/supervisor to assign additional tasks or otherwise to modify duties to be performed – even if seemingly  unrelated to the basic job. Every employee has a duty to perform all assigned tasks. (An employee who is assigned a duty or  task believed to be unlawful should report the assignment to the Human Resources Director.)  

In filling a vacant position, preferred or required credentials regarding education, training, experience, and other bona fide  occupational qualifications may be established. The credentials shown in this job description may be interpreted only as the  minimum criteria existing at the time the description was developed. Other occupational qualifications and criteria may be  utilized as needed in the selection process.