School Counselor

Reports To:

The Director of Schools and school administrator

Qualifications:

Pathway 1.

-Holds valid TN License with School Counselor endorsement;

-Holds an advanced degree in school counseling from a regionally accredited college or university; OR

Pathway 2.

-Holds a bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university AND is enrolled in a State Board-approved educator preparation program in school counseling with job-embedded clinical practice;

-Has completed all coursework required and recommended by the EPP; submitted all assessment scores.

Pathway 3.

-Holds an advanced degree in a counseling field;

-Is enrolled in a State Board approved educator preparation program in school counseling;

-Has completed a minimum of 24 hours of coursework in school counseling;

-Is recommended by approved EPP;

-Submits required supervision agreement between the school and approved EPP AND submits qualifying scores on all required assessments.

Purpose Statement:

The primary function of the school counselor is to provide a comprehensive competency-based counseling program focused on the learning, personal/social and career/vocational needs of all students.