Whittier Middle School Counselor

About the role

Reports to the Building Principal. Contract is 205 days on the Certified Salary Schedule. FLSA classification is Exempt.

Credentials

• Current Oklahoma Certificate as an Elementary/Secondary Counselor

Education

• Master’s Degree

Experience

• 2 years of teaching experience

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 and 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 school’s 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 so as 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 such areas as 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 administrators to coordinate crisis intervention procedures
• Manage the computerization of school district operations and provide training and support to district staff in the use of administrative computer systems

Knowledge, 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 accidents or injuries 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
• Utilization of discretion, ingenuity, and independent judgment due to the complexity of the job