MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Education Level: Completed Master's Degree in School Counseling
2. Certification/License Required: Valid Georgia School Counselor Certificate
3. Physical Activities: Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities
4. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Written and oral communication; organization; affective education

REPORTS TO: Principal

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance.
2. Plan, develop, and implement a comprehensive school counseling program based on the needs of the students and the school.
3. Plan, develop, and implement action plans based on the needs of the students and the school.
4. Provide classroom guidance, school counseling, and individual counseling that relates to the academic, career, and personal/social development of students.
5. Coordinate with school staff to provide supportive instructional classroom activities that relate to student academic, career, and personal/social development.
6. Collaborate and consult with parents, administrators, and teachers.
7. Collect and report on student outcomes from classroom lessons, small groups, and individual consultations.
8. Conduct and/or participate in professional learning.
9. Facilitate the referral of students and parents to internal and external services.
10. Participate in school and district committees.
11. Coordinate transitional activities with feeder schools.
12. Interpret standardized tests and state mandated tests.
13. Protect confidentiality of student records and student information.
14. Conduct and/or assist with parent meetings and education.
15. Cooperate in compiling and maintaining appropriate student records.
16. Assist with administration of standardized testing.
17. Demonstrate professional and ethical practice consistent with school and system policies in working with students, student records, parents, and colleagues.
18. Perform other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 210-day position. Salary based on Board approved certified teacher pay schedule.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the principal or designee.