WJSHS Counselor (Grades 7-12)

Certified Salary Schedule Title: Counselor Reports to: Building Principal or Designee FLSA Status: Exempt Qualifications Master's Degree in School Counseling or the ability to obtain such degreeGood public relations skillsThe ability to work effectively with administrators, teachers, parents, and studentsThorough and continuous training in the principles of counseling and evaluationValid Special Services Provider License issued by the Colorado Department of EducationThe Superintendent has the right to waive or reconsider any of the above requirements after seeking permission from the board as to such waivers Supervises Any office help, full or part-time, which may be employed within the Guidance Office area. Job Goal To provide for the counseling and guidance of students within the assigned school area, while communicating the needs of students to staff and parents when deemed appropriate. Responsibilities Keep current in the knowledge of counseling practices and what is available for resources within the community.Review, revise and make presentations based on the ASCA and CSCA standards.Provide counseling, consultation and collaboration with students, teachers and parents regarding challenges which may ariseAid in maintaining good school and district public relations.Aid school personnel in the planning of school programs and policies to meet the needs of all students.Aid in school orientation and back to school registration.Aid in interpreting testing dataArrange conferences with parents when in the interest of students.Help set up student's schedulesWork with students and staffServe as the 504 Plan case manager in assigned building.Participate on the Yuma County Child Protection Team as neededBuilding specific duties as agreed uponCreate and manage a school counseling program relevant to student and community needs that includes classroom, individual and group counseling. Work with administration to assist with crisis intervention and threat assessments.Work together with and assist other building counselor(s) as needed.Assist with the coordination and administration of state and standardized assessments as needed, and provide support to the WES and WJSHS Testing Liaisons as directed. Collaborate with the Registrar/Career Readiness Coordinator to support students' academic planning, graduation planning, and postsecondary goals. Performs other duties as assigned Terms Salary and work year as described in district policy. Evaluation Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of Licensed personnel, Policy GCO. Adopted: October 14, 2002 Revised: March 27, 2017 May 9th, 2022 PROPOSED REVISION: August 10, 2026 Wray School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer