School Counselor 211 Days

2 weeks ago

Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States Hamilton County Department of Education Full time
Overview

Hamilton County Schools, located in Chattanooga, TN, is working to ensure that all students thrive and experience a future without limits. We are committed to excellence for every student and are seeking outstanding leaders, teachers, support staff, and district employees who desire to make a difference in the lives of students. With nearly 75 schools, we are confident that you can find your place in Hamilton County.

Learn more about working for Hamilton County Schools at and get to know us and our strategic plan, Opportunity 2030.

The purpose of this job is to support student achievement and to assist them in making social, educational and occupational decisions that will assist in students' lifelong development as mature and responsible citizens.

East Ridge High School is looking for positive, energetic leaders to join us in helping our future student leaders, Engage, Relate, Honor and Serve our thriving community. We are a diverse school community and expect that all candidates who apply for our positions will embrace our paradigms and actively participate in learning, living, and teaching so we can continue to empower our diverse learners to be successful.

In addition to this expectation, qualified applicants should possess exceptional skills in the following areas: relationship building; communication in all forms with students, staff, and parents; classroom management; planning and providing relevant and meaningful instruction; student engagement; collaboration with teammates, coaches, and administration; problem solving; and creativity.

If you are passionate about meeting the needs of the whole child, excited about growing as an educator through participation in ongoing professional development, and motivated to go above and beyond the status quo to see our staff and students succeed, East Ridge High is the place for you Go Pioneers

Responsibilities
  • Maintains appropriate licensure and acknowledges that continued employment with the Hamilton County Department of Education is contingent upon providing required documentation to validate licensure in a timely manner.
  • Reviews a variety of student assessment data to ensure continuous improvement in measurable student performance and achievement.
  • Coordinates and administers standardized testing as appropriate in accordance with district policies and state law.
  • Implements district, state, and federal policies, regulations, and laws, where appropriate.
  • Works to discover and develop special abilities of students, with a long-term goal of high school graduation.
  • Registers students new to the school and orients them to school procedures and the school's varied opportunities for learning.
  • Counsels students on an individual or small-group basis to develop resolution and/or coping skills when dealing with personal problems related to school, home, health, and emotional issues that may impact educational achievement and /or school attendance.
  • Plans student field trips as appropriate to schools, colleges, and industry.
  • Confidentially initiates, assembles, maintains, interprets, and appropriately transfers accurate health, attendance, cumulative progress, activity, and uniform transcript records for assigned students.
  • Makes recommendations to colleges for admissions and scholarships; assists students in the preparation and processing of college, scholarship, and employment applications.
  • Confers with parents on a regular basis as appropriate.
  • Communicates the role of the school counselor and available services to students, parents, and community.
  • Assists students in evaluating their aptitudes and abilities through the interpretation of individual standardized test scores and other pertinent data, and works with students in evolving educational and occupational plans in terms of such evaluation.
  • Advises and assists students in course and subject selection.
  • Follows established procedures to ensure assigned areas are safe.
  • Works collaboratively with all stakeholders.
  • Attends work and arrives to work on time.
  • Maintains confidentiality.
  • Adheres to the Teacher Code of Ethics as defined by Tennessee Law.
  • Performs related duties, such as sponsoring a student organization or activity. Attends and/or supervises school sponsored events as required.
  • Complies with accounting and financial policies and procedures involving the handling of money and property, as well as other Board policies.
  • Use computers and other technology to enter and access information related to essential job functions.
  • Performs general/clerical tasks, which may include answering telephone calls, typing documents, making copies, sending/receiving faxes, filing documentation, or processing incoming/outgoing mail.
  • May operate a motor vehicle to conduct various work activities.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications

Knowledge/Education/Experience:
  • Master's degree and a valid Tennessee School Service Personnel License for School Counseling pre-K-12 are required.
Skills/Qualifications:
  • Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills to deal effectively with students, educators, parents, and community members.
  • Demonstrates excellent planning, organizational, problem-solving, decision-making, and time management skills.
Compensation

Salary is based on a combination of relevant education and experience.

Salary Scale

This position may be eligible for an increase in total compensation. The Differentiated Compensation Plan applies to designated schools and hard-to-staff positions. Please see for more details.

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