Middle School Counselor

Purpose Of The Position

To provide counseling and guidance services to students within the school.

Strategic Goal Area I - Student Achievement

• Work with the staff and pupils of feeder schools to facilitate a smooth transition.
• Counsel with pupils giving them the opportunity to have their problems considered individually.
• Give to pupils the information necessary to make wise decisions in educational, vocational, and social planning.
• Advise pupils with regard to their educational, vocational, or social adjustments and problems.
• Evaluate pupils for ability or achievement grouping.
• Refer pupils needing more intensive diagnosis to specialists and cooperating agencies.

Strategic Goal Area II - Stakeholder Engagement and Loyalty

• Counsel with teachers and pupils concerning pupil management.
• Interpret the program of guidance services to parents and community organizations.
• Identify needs for guidance that are unique in the school and community.
• Work to improve the communications between home and school, and the school and home.

Strategic Goal Area III - Efficient and Effective Operational Processes

• Work with the school principal and teachers in establishing programs to meet the individual needs of pupils.
• Aid the Testing Coordinator in administering the testing program and assist pupils with the interpretation of results.

Strategic Goal Area IV - Continuous System and School Improvement

• Conduct follow-up studies of former pupils to facilitate evaluation of the total school program.

JOB STANDARDS

• Three years of working experience and/or internship
• School counseling/guidance certification

JOB LOCATION

Local school site

EQUIPMENT

Current Technology

Critical Skills/Expertise

• Communication skills
• Knowledge of community agencies and services
• Knowledge of school board policies, discipline codes and procedures

Name Evaluation Instrument For This Job Description

Georgia School Counselor Evaluation Program

Fsla Exempt

05/03/2023