26-27 NHS School Counselor

Credentials: Current Oklahoma Certificate as an Elementary/Secondary Counselor.

Education: Master's Degree. Training or experience required: 2 years of teaching experience.

Reports to: Building Principal. Contract: 205 days. FLSA Classification: Exempt.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and gather information for Special Services (referrals, eligibility, interventions, IEPs, and auxiliary services).
• Perform applicable job functions of Classroom Teacher.
• Lead guidance activities with regular classrooms.
• Conduct small groups for guidance/counseling.
• Aid students' course and subject selection.
• Obtain and disseminate career information to students and classes studying occupations.
• Assist students in evaluating their aptitudes and abilities through the interpretation of individual standardized test scores and other pertinent data; work with students in evolving education plans in terms of such evaluation.
• Work to discover and develop special abilities of students.
• Facilitate interventions and adaptations for students with academic or learning problems.
• Register new students to the school and orient them to school procedures and the schools' varied opportunities for learning.
• Conduct dropout prevention activities (drug and alcohol education, violence prevention, AIDS education, etc.).
• Help students evaluate career interests and choices.
• Remain readily available to students to provide counseling that will lead each student to increase personal growth, self-understanding, maturity, and academic growth.
• Work with students on an individual basis in the solution of personal problems related to home and family relations, health, and emotional adjustments.
• Plan guidance and field trips to schools, colleges, and industry for interested students.
• Maintain student records and protect their confidentiality.
• Coordinate district standardized testing programs.
• Network with counselors at other school sites.
• Coordinate screening for students in vision, hearing, scoliosis, and other disabilities.
• Attend job-appropriate professional meetings.
• Consult with teachers and parents about student progress and needs.
• Plan and implement in-service activities for school staff regarding guidance matters.
• Facilitate Operation School Bell and other community opportunities for students.
• Work with administrator to coordinate crisis intervention procedures.
• Help manage the computerization of school district operations; provide training and support to district staff in the use of administrative computer systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills & Abilities

• Good customer service/people skills and ability to handle problems and provide information and technical assistance as requested.
• Compliance with safety guidelines and policies to reduce accident or injury to staff or students.
• Adherence to school dress standards, proper attendance or leave policies, and other work-habits concerns for staff.
• Creativity, initiative, and effective problem solving.
• Utilize discretion, ingenuity, and independent judgment due to the complexity of the job.

Pay

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