JOB DESCRIPTION:  Primary/Elementary School Counselor

CONTRACT TERMS:  190-day calendar 

REPORTS TO:  Principal

SALARY:   SCCS Certified Salary Schedule + position supplement

FLSA:  Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree or higher and a valid Georgia teaching certificate as required by the Professional Standards Commission
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as may be appropriate and acceptable

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES:

• Implement or assist in implementing a developmental counseling and guidance program considering the school needs
• Conduct individual counseling in areas of educational and personal need as referred by staff, family or self-referred
• Conduct group counseling in identified areas
• Prepare and submit notices to parents for students who are in danger of not being promoted 
• Supervise the registration of students
• Cooperate in compiling and maintaining appropriate student records
• Work with registration and placement of new students 
• Evaluate transcripts of incoming and transferring students and keep appropriate records
• Supervise the preparation and transmittal of transcripts and other official documents relating to students
• Serve as a resource to homeroom advisors and assist in homeroom advisement process
• Conduct classroom activities to support instruction, educational transitions, career pathways and personal development
• Assist with administration of standardized group testing
• Assist in analyzing test data
• Provide information to students and parents on career pathways and life development
• Consult and coordinate with staff, parents and community resources
• Assist in implementing crisis management plans
• Participate in Student Support Team
• Serve as a team member in planning and operation of the school
• Possess and maintain valid and appropriate license, certificate and/or credential as may be required for this position
• Follow work scheduling and attendance requirements in a regular, predictable and punctual manner
• Participate in training programs to increase skills and proficiency related to the assignment
• Review current developments, literature and technical source information related to job responsibilities
• Ensure adherence to appropriate safety procedures
• Follow federal and state laws, as well as Board procedures

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting (50 pounds), carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. 

Generally, the job requires 50% sitting, 30% walking, and 20% standing.  

CONTINUING EDUCATION/TRAINNG

Maintains all licenses and certifications

CLEARANCES:

Criminal Justice Fingerprint

Background Clearance

 EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated at least annually by the Principal.  

NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE

Social Circle City School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, or sex in its employment practices.  It is the policy of the Board of Education to comply fully with the requirements of Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) and all accompanying regulations.