School Counselor - PCH

TITLE:

Secondary School Guidance Counselor -High School

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A valid certificate as a guidance counselor.
• Master’s degree.
• Such alternative to the above qualifications

as the Board may find appropriate and

acceptable.

REPORTS TO:

Principal

JOB GOALS

To help students overcome problems that impede learning and to assist them in making educational, occupational, and life plans that help them become college & career ready.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Aids students in course and subject selection and assigns students to classes.
• Orients students to school procedures and varied opportunities for learning.
• Works to prevent students from dropping out of school, including presenting options to at-risk students.
• Coordinates/assists in development of master schedule.
• Maintains student records towards graduation requirements.
• Works to address needs of 504 & special education students.
• Make recommendations to colleges for admissions and scholarships and provide student records including follow-up.
• Connects students to participate in school and community events.
• Helps students evaluate career interests and choices.
• Coordinates and administers testing programs as assigned.
• Counsels’ students on an individual basis in the solution of personal problems related to home and family relations, health, emotional adjustment and school related issues.
• Provides follow-up meetings with students related to drug/alcohol suspensions.
• Continuous documented communication with parents.
• Maintains district guidance program.
• Provides in-service training in guidance for teachers and student teachers. (includes suicide prevention and bullying)
• Assists administrators and faculty on matters of student discipline.
• Assists in the orientation of new faculty members.
• Coordinates & facilitates support groups with students.
• Assists with student mediation in solving problems and handling situations.
• Assists students with scholarships & program information related to college / career fields in coordination with college / career counselor.
• Coordinates clearing house for NCAA.
• Coordinates with off-campus programs for proper student placement and meeting graduation requirements. (Francis Tuttle, Ombudsman, Positive Changes, Project Hope, and Special Services related programs.)
• Monitors student records in progress of meeting requirements for Oklahoma Promise.
• Performs supervisory duties as assigned by building administration.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by building administration.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Ten-month basis. Salary to be established by the Board of Education.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy.