24-25 School Year- Potential School Counselor PreK-12

3 weeks ago

Wise, United States Wise County School District Full time
Position Summary: Provide a comprehensive guidance and counseling program for students at the middle school level. Provide services to promote the social and emotional development as well as the academic and career development of each student. Consult with teachers, parents, and staff to enhance their effectiveness in helping students' educational, social, personal, and career development; provide appropriate support to the total school program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The minimum performance expectations include, but are not limited to, the following functions/tasks:
  • Maintains and respects confidentiality of student and school personnel information, while maintaining the safety and welfare for all students and staff members;
  • Follows federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies regarding children's educational welfare;
  • Devotes a minimum of sixty (60) percent of the time to counseling;
  • Reports any pertinent information to the proper authorities in cases of child endangerment, neglect, or abuse;
  • Meets and instructs the students(s) in assigned locations and at the designed times;
  • Collects and interprets data about students to assist in program planning, occupational and/or educational placement to include the development of a Career Development Plan;
  • Provides individual counseling to students who refer themselves or are referred by parents, teachers, or administrators;
  • Provides small group counseling as needed for all grade levels on developmental or problem-centered issues;
  • Counsels with students individually and in groups to assist in problem-solving and decision-making of a personal, social, emotional, academic, educational, or vocational nature;
  • Provides for the student's orientation to the offerings of the school, its personnel, facilities, regulations, rules, customs, traditions, courses, health, discipline, attendance, and guidance counseling;
  • Supervises the development, security, and maintenance of cumulative record of each student;
  • Collects, organizes, and disseminates career, educational, and parenting information to students, teachers, and parents through the use of technology and other means;
  • Consults with school staff and parents and refers students for specialized services;
  • Provides a sequential developmental series of classroom guidance lessons for each grade level, including planned occupational information programs;
  • Administers various tests for counseling and guidance purposes;
  • Facilitates the transition of students by providing for consistent articulation between schools and serving as a community liaison agent;
  • Supervises preparation of transcripts upon request of a receiving school, as requested by the building administrator(s);
  • Consults regularly with administrators, teachers, and parents regarding the needs of students;
  • Serves as a referral source to parents and students who need specialized services beyond those provided by the school;
  • Assists with providing mediation services for student conflicts;
  • Provides information and training for parents concerning parenting skills and to educate parents about available resources for handling family crises;
  • Consults with the teachers of students with whom the counselor is working regarding that student's needs and/or concerns;
  • Works in conjunction with teachers and other counselors to prepare students for the transition from middle school to high school;
  • Promotes effective public relations through communication with parents and community members about the counseling program and by offering opportunities for input and review of materials;
  • Assists students by appraising their interests, aptitudes, abilities, educational achievements, and personality development;
  • Submits and/or reviews referrals to the school psychologist, visiting teacher, and health organizations, as requested by the building administrator;
  • Assists in referrals, in collaboration with the building administrator(s), and the psychologist, for specialized services beyond those provided by the school;
  • Assists in group sessions with teachers, parents, community resource personnel, and administrators;
  • Participates in sessions with teachers and other personnel relative to individualizing instruction;
  • Confers with parents, in group or individual sessions, concerning the total school program as it relates to the educational, career and technology education, and personal development of their children;
  • Works collaboratively with staff, families, and community resources to support the success of a diverse student population;
  • Works in a collegial and collaborative manner with peers, school personnel, and the community to promote and support student learning;
  • Models professional, moral, and ethical standards as well as personal integrity in all interactions;
  • Provides service to the profession, the division, and the community;
  • Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities;
  • Complies with and supports school and division regulations and policies;
  • Participates in curriculum development programs, faculty committees, and student activity sponsorship as required;
  • Assumes responsibilities outside the classroom as they relate to school;
  • Maintains licensure at the state and/or national level; assumes responsibilities for professional growth and keeps materials, supplies, and skills up-to-date;
  • Performs related duties as assigned by the administration in accordance with the school/system policies and practices.


Education and/or Experience: Candidate must be a graduate of an accredited college or university and possess or be eligible to acquire appropriate license(s) and/or endorsement(s) for the position as required by the Commonwealth of Virginia and School Board.

Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated on the ability and effectiveness in carrying out the above responsibilities by building administrator(s).

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Other duties are performed by the incumbent and future additional duties may be required.

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