School Counselor

4 weeks ago

Atlanta, Georgia, United States Fulton County Schools Full time
Job Summary

As a School Counselor for Fulton County Schools, you will play a vital role in promoting student success, providing preventative services, and responding to identified student needs. You will implement a comprehensive school counseling program that addresses the academic, career, and personal/social development of all students.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain a written ASCA-aligned plan for the effective delivery of the comprehensive school counseling program.
  • Develop and maintain written plans for activities, programs, and services for each of the NOSCA 8 Components of College and Career Readiness (5 components for elementary programs).
  • Communicate the plan and goals of the comprehensive school counseling program to stakeholders.
  • Spends approximately 80% of time providing direct services through the Guidance Curriculum, Individual Planning, and Preventive/Responsive Services, and approximately 20% of time in program management, system support, and accountability.
  • Maintains current and appropriate resources and effectively communicates to stakeholder groups.
  • Uses all available data to develop programs and services that meet students' needs.
  • Implements developmentally appropriate and prevention-oriented group activities that meet students' needs.
  • Incorporates life skills that students need to be successful in the 21st century into the counseling program.
  • Provides comprehensive college and career guidance and ensures compliance with all Bridge Law and CCRPI requirements.
  • Assists all students, individually or in groups, with developing academic, career, and personal/social skills, goals, and plans.
  • Interprets and utilizes student data accurately and appropriately.
  • Collaborates and communicates with parents, guardians, and teachers in the development of educational, career, and life plans.
  • Develops and implements an appropriate student referral process and follow-up process as needed.
  • Provides individual and group counseling to students with social and emotional needs.
  • Implements school-wide prevention/intervention programs to support the emotional, social, and behavioral needs of students.
  • Assists teachers, parents/guardians, and students in interpreting and understanding student data.
  • Utilizes all available technology resources effectively, including the Student Information System, in the implementation and monitoring of the comprehensive school counseling program.
  • Conducts annual program review to evaluate the extent of program implementation and effectiveness.
  • Measures results of comprehensive school counseling program activities and shares results with the Principal and other relevant stakeholders, as appropriate.
  • Monitors academic performance and other relevant performance data and utilizes data to provide appropriate interventions for students in need.
  • Ensures students are appropriately advised and registered for courses to meet on-track (4-year) graduation requirements, career cluster/pathways, college entrance/access, and other post-secondary goals.
  • Collaborates with the Graduation Coach and other support personnel to ensure students receive appropriate remediation, test prep, content recovery, credit recovery, and other supports to attain on-track graduation.
  • Accurately reviews and maintains student records related to counseling and advisement.
  • Participates in professional development activities to improve knowledge and skills.
  • Promotes positive relationships with students, parents, school staff, and the community.
  • Communicates effectively and often with parents about program, activities, and services to support academic, college/career, and personal goals of students.
  • Utilizes technology and effective communication tools, as appropriate, to inform students, parents, and other relevant stakeholder groups about programs, interventions, activities, and supports.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.
Requirements

Education

Master's Degree in School Counseling

Certification/Licensure

Must hold or be eligible for S-5 certification in school counseling; S-6 or S-7 preferred

Experience Qualifications

Two (2) years of experience in counseling students as individuals and in groups and experience interpreting standardized testing results preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
  • Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate a guidance and counseling program based on student needs.
  • Proven skill in counseling/advising individuals and groups.
  • Ability to convey accurate information regarding academic and career guidance.
  • Ability to consult with teachers, staff, and parents regarding the needs of students.
  • Knowledge of available school, system, and community resources.
  • Awareness of cultural diversity and its implications for school counseling.
  • Must be able to successfully manage multiple tasks, projects, and responsibilities.
  • Ability to apply critical thinking skills in rendering solutions to various issues.
  • Must be able to collaborate effectively with District personnel, the general public, and work with diverse groups of people.
  • Knowledge of current counseling practices across the academic, career, and personal/social domains.
  • Knowledge of current career and college entrance requirements.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Working Conditions
  • Normal office environment.
Physical Demands
  • Routine physical activity associated with a normal office environment.

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