School Counselor - High School

Job description

Description Overview: The Guidance Department provides special services to assist and supplement the work of the classroom teachers. The mission of the Guidance Department is to work together for the good of each and every student to find a safe, structured, diverse environment. The counselors will help students develop their intellectual and physical beings so they can be productive members of society. The Guidance Counselor is a professional member of the administrative staff. He/she is instrumental in supporting the mission, philosophy, objectives and goals of Franklin Academy. Employment Schedule: 11 months, full-time: Duties and Responsibilities: Essential functions of the position may include, but are not limited to, the following: - Provide developmentally appropriate classroom and small group guidance lessons to students based on student need - Provide personal, social, behavioral, and academic counseling to identified students - Lead school wide Character Education Program to include, organizing assemblies, positive behavior program and other programs that support a safe spirit or community with the school. - Provide input to administrators and faculty regarding discipline...