Job Description

Mt Adams School District #209

Counselor - High School

Purpose Statement

The job of Counselor – High School is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional process with specific responsibility for managing the placement of assigned students; providing information and recommendations to parents and students; and assisting in the development of goals and plans for achievement.

This job reports to Principal - High School

Essential Functions

• Assist building personnel for the purpose of the use of test results to plan appropriate educational programs for individual students of groups and students.
• Consults families for the purpose of providing consultation services to assist parents with concerns related to students' school adjustment and performance.
• Counsels students, parents, and guardians for the purpose of enhancing student success in school.
• Creating a positive learning environment for the purpose of developing counseling, guidance and in-service programs.
• Develops a variety of special programs for the purpose of providing information to assist students for successful classroom experience and environment.
• Facilitate transition of students for the purpose of moving from one educational level to the next.
• Guidance for students for the purpose of meeting educational, vocational and social-personal concerns.
• Monitors students' progress for the purpose of identifying issues and taking appropriate action for increasing student success.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Prepares a wide variety of materials (e.g. quantity reports, student activities, correspondence, audits, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
• Schedules student classes for the purpose of securing appropriate placement and meeting student needs.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: applying assessment instruments; preparing and maintaining accurate records; planning and managing projects; and using pertinent software applications.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues

and draw conclusions.  Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: stages of child development; age appropriate activities/behaviors.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; often gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing a variety of complex processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize specific, jobrelated equipment. Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires analysis based on organizational objectives; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; working as part of a team; and working with frequent interruptions.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; Utilization of resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization’s services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 0% sitting, 0% walking, 0% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations.

   Experience: Job related experience within a specialized field is required.

   Education: Masters degree in job-related area.

   Certificates and Licenses      

    Current Education Services Associate (ESA) Certificate with School Counselor endorsement

   Continuing Educ. / Training

    Maintains Certificates and/or Licenses                                         

    Clearances

    Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

 Preferences

 Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred

FLSA Status                                                         Approval Date                     Salary Grade

Not Rated

Revised Date