JOB TITLE: Guidance Counselor - Fieldale-Collinsville Middle School

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under the direction of the building principal, plans and provides for appropriate services for students. Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of all students. Monitors and evaluates student outcomes. Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff and community. Develops, selects and modifies guidance lessons and materials to meet the needs of all students. Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides services to students in the areas of academic, personal/social and career development.
• Counsels students individually and in small groups.
• Conducts classroom guidance activities.
• Exposes students to career exploration and interest inventories (Kuder, VA Career View, VA View, VA Mentor and Workplace Readiness Skills).
• Reviews school data frequently to ensure that the school counseling program is meeting the academic, career and personal/social development of all students.
• Prepares reports, records, lists and all other required information and data.
• Encourages teacher/parent communication and community involvement.
• Assists students in conflict resolution.
• Manages crises.
• Assists in the identification of students with special needs.
• Refers students to intervention/remediation programs, as well as, academic and alternative programs to ensure academic success and personal well-being.
• Interprets student records.
• Initiates student programs.
• Refers students to appropriate school personnel and community agencies.
• Participates in SST, Child Study and 504 meetings.
• Participates in parent/teacher conferences.
• Serves as resource for school personnel and parents.
• Maintains a variety of files/records and departmental library of supplementary and reference materials.
• Follows required procedures and practices.
• Submits monthly time and task reports electronically.
• Attends division-wide counselor meetings.
• Serves all students, but is specifically responsible for students in counselor caseload.
• Conducts individual student academic program planning.
• Begins 4-yr plans with rising 9th graders and discusses graduation requirements, diploma plans, verified credits, scholarships and financial aid.
• Informs students of all post-secondary options.
• Prepares and informs students for standardized testing (PSAT).
• Informs students about the importance of extracurricular activities.
• Keeps the guidance department chair appraised of any problems encountered.
• Participates in department’s school counseling activities.
• Participates in counselor-related school/division activities.
• Participates in professional development activities.
• Performs related work as required.