Guidance Counselor

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group counseling to students experiencing academic, social, emotional, or behavioral challenges.
• Deliver a comprehensive school counseling program that promotes personal growth, social-emotional learning, academic achievement, and career awareness.
• Conduct classroom guidance lessons on topics such as conflict resolution, emotional regulation, bullying prevention, decision-making, goal setting, and healthy relationships.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and support staff to identify student needs and develop intervention strategies.
• Consult with parents and guardians regarding student progress, behavioral concerns, and available community resources.
• Participate in Student Support Teams, Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings, Section 504 meetings, and other multidisciplinary teams as appropriate.
• Absorb crisis intervention and provide support during emergencies, including risk assessments and referrals to outside agencies when necessary.
• Maintain accurate, confidential student records in accordance with school, district, state, and federal regulations.
• Coordinate referrals to mental health providers, social service agencies, and other community resources.
• Promote a positive school climate through school-wide initiatives, character education, and prevention programs.
• Support student transitions into kindergarten, between grade levels, and from elementary to middle school.
• Advocate for the educational, emotional, and developmental needs of all students while promoting equity and inclusion.