Position: School Counselor, currently at Alliance Middle School

Reports to: Building Principal

Employment Status: Regular/Full-time - 195 days per year

This position does qualify for Health Benefits

FLSA Status: Exempt

Description:

Responsible for the development and implementation of the guidance program; assist and support students with concerns and/or problems; provide assistance to students in the development of sound decision making skills; serve as a resource for students, parents and staff; coordinate testing and scheduling for students.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

Master's degree or equivalent from a four-year college or university

Appropriate state of Ohio certifications/license

One to two years related experience

Knowledge and skills in test administration and interpretation

Knowledge of school curriculum

Chemical dependency training

Behavior modification training

Basic knowledge of the nine dimensions of guidance

Strong communication skills and experience working effectively with people

Excellent public relations skills including courteousness, tact and good verbal communications.

Must be highly organized and attentive to detail

Demonstrates enthusiasm and a sincere desire to aid and ensure the safety of all.

Is able to accept constructive criticism/feedback

Demonstrate professional tact and diplomacy with administrators, staff, teachers, students, parents and the diverse community.

Is conscientious and assumes responsibility for one's own work performance.

Anticipates problems and unforeseen events and deals with them in an appropriate manner.

Proven attendance record and high moral character

Proven record of maintaining confidentiality

Promotes good social relationships as well as promoting good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation.

Possesses the ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing situations.

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

Essential Functions:

Maintain accurate and complete records as required by the building administrator

Provide guidance to students to promote their welfare and proper educational development

Administration of standardized and proficiency tests

Attend meetings and in-services as required per negotiated agreement

Assist students in the transition from elementary school to intermediate school and from intermediate school to middle school or from middle school to high school as the individual case may be.

Attend parent/teacher conferences when necessary

Provide referrals to community agencies for students with special needs

Observe ethics of the teaching profession

Make provisions to be available to students and parents for educational related purposes outside the regular school day when necessary

Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with parents through effective use of interim reports, report cards, test results and conferences

Counsel with colleagues, students and parents

Be an active member of the school's IEP meetings

Keep abreast of current IDEA rules and regulations

Use proper forms for the IDEA process

Serve on the crisis intervention team

Aid students in the course selection process

Make ho

ALLIANCE BOARD OF EDUCATION jobs

Teacher - School Counselor at Alliance Middle School