Professional School Counselor- 10 Month

Job description

Purpose and Scope Assist in planning, implement and assess the school’s guidance program designed to increase the academic, social, emotional and environmental strengths of students. The position is responsible for performing both professional and administrative tasks as necessary. The position works independently, reporting major activities through periodic meetings. Essential Job Functions: - Implements a comprehensive guidance and counseling program based on state and District standards; collaborates with supervisor, other counselors, principal, assistant principals, faculty, staff and community resources in the planning, coordination and assessment of the counseling program. - Counsels individuals and groups of students in setting and developing strategies for the achievement of academic, social/personal development and other identified goals. - Facilitates crisis intervention as needed to ensure school/student safety. - Provides peer mediation as needed for students. - Works to discover and develop special abilities of students. - Works to resolve students' educational handicaps. - Administers various tests to assess the development and needs of students. - Provides referrals...