Horizon Area School_ Counselor I

4 weeks ago

Decatur, United States DeKalb County School District Full time
Position Type:
Student Support Services/Guidance Counselor

Date Posted:
4/2/2024

Location:
McNair Middle

McNair Middle School is seeking an energetic and innovative Counselor I, who is capable of providing effective individual counseling for a diverse student population. The candidate should be experienced in building academic skills for students, developing methods for transitioning students, creating an effective classroom, small group and individual guidance plan. The ideal candidate must work collaboratively with team members and must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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Title: Counselor I

Under general supervision, provides students with a comprehensive guidance program that promotes self-esteem development, responsible behavior, career exploration and educational planning; provides assistance to students and parents and collaborates with community resource personnel, staff and faculty to create and assist with the development and implementation of programs and services for the school.

Essential Functions:

The following duties are representative for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Implements a comprehensive guidance program for all students; conducts classroom guidance sessions related to personal, academic, and career development.
• Coordinates the transition of students in preparation for promotion to the next grade level.
• Implements programs with staff to support school activities and programs; implements strategies for improving the learning environment.
• Interprets test scores for parents and students relating to educational programs.
• Participates in Student Support Team and 504 meetings to address students behavioral, academic and/or speech concerns.
• Consults/conferences with teachers and parents to address student concerns and needs; provides outside resources to parents/guardians indicating a need for emotional, family, economic, clothing, and/or medical support.
• Monitors student attendance to ensure students are attending school regularly; contacts students and parents concerning attendance issues and follows up with written contracts and attendance letters (Attendance Protocol Manager).
• Implements programs to foster positive relationships with families and students.
• Mediates student conflicts.
• Completes social worker referrals as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
• Master's degree in education or human services (guidance, counseling, etc.) field from a Professional Standards Commission approved accredited college or university required.
• Minimum of three (3) years teaching, counseling, at-risk youth casework or closely related experience is required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, PERMITS:
• Valid Professional Standards Commission approved certificate in guidance and counseling at level S-5 or above required.

Attachment(s):
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