School Counselor

TITLE: SCHOOL COUNSELOR

QUALIFICATIONS:

1.Master's degree from an accredited educational institution.

2.Certified as a School Counselor by the state of Florida.

3.Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may find appropriate and acceptable.

KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of child development and characteristics of children in the age group assigned

• Knowledge of current educational research, especially in the field of counseling

• Basic knowledge and understanding of technology currently used in the field

• Knowledge of varied learning styles

• Skilled in using a variety of counseling methods to meet individual learning styles

• Skilled in crisis prevention, intervention, and arbitration techniques

• Knowledge of and skilled in career counseling

• Knowledge of student referral procedures for special assistance

• Knowledge of graduation requirements and college admission requirements

• Knowledge of scholarship opportunities and requirements for Bright Futures Scholarships

• Skilled in oral and written communication with colleagues, students, parents, and other stakeholders

• Ability to plan and implement activities for maximum effectiveness

• Ability to effectively assess levels of student ability and achievement

• Ability to administer a variety of standardized assessments

• Ability to analyze and explain assessment results and prescribe actions for improvement

• Ability to work effectively with students, peers, administrators, parents, community agencies, and other stakeholders

REPORTS TO: Site Principal

JOB GOAL: Use data-based decision-making and evaluation practices, plan and design instruction and intervention frameworks, develop and facilitate instruction and intervention strategies, promote a positive learning environment, and uphold all professional responsibilities and ethical practices.

SUPERVISES: Staff as assigned

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collect and use data to develop and implement interventions within a problem-solving framework.

• Review and collect school or district data relevant to the problem solving approach.

• Analyze multiple sources of qualitative and quantitative data to inform decision-making.

• Assist individuals with analyzing, integrating, and interpreting data from multiple sources.

• Use data to monitor student academic progress and evaluate the effectiveness of services on student achievement.

• Use data to monitor student social/emotional/behavioral progress and evaluate the effectiveness of services on student achievement.

• Share student performance data in a relevant and understandable way with students, parents, and administrators.

• Provide feedback on assessed areas of concern in a way that is understandable and relevant to the stakeholder.

• Use a collaborative problem-solving framework as the basis for identifying and planning for academic, behavioral, and health interventions.

• Plan and design instruction and/or interventions based on data and align efforts with the school and district improvement plans, as well as state and federal mandates.

• Apply evidenced-based research and best practices to improve instruction and/or interventions.

• Develop intervention support plans that help the student, family, or other community agencies.

• Engage parents and community partners in the planning and designing of instruction and/or interventions.

CONTINUED: SCHOOL COUNSELOR

• Collaborate with school-based and district level teams to develop and maintain a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) to support the academic, social, emotional, behavioral success, and health of all students.

• Consult and collaborate at the individual, family, group, and systems levels to implement effective instruction and intervention services.

• Implement evidence-based practices within a multi-tiered framework that are proven to achieve positive student outcomes.

• Identify, provide, and/or refer students for supports designed to help overcome barriers that impede learning.

• Promote student outcomes related to college and career readiness by providing age appropriate information, resources and activities to promote self-advocacy and transitional needs of students.

• Provide relevant information regarding child and adolescent development barriers to learning and student risk factors.

• Collaborate with colleagues, teachers, and administrators to develop and implement school-wide positive behavior support.

• Collaborate with educators, students, and families to identify strengths and needs of the student to foster and promote student engagement.

• Consult on the development of classroom management systems to promote a safe school environment.

• Identify relevant cultural, social, and societal issues that have an impact on family/school partnerships.

• Participate in child study, MTSS, and Individual Education Plan (IEP) committees, to help meet the needs of identified students.

• Develop and implement a schedule for counseling and student service programs.

• Develop a personal, professional growth plan that enhances professional knowledge, skills, and practices.

• Engage and participate in targeted professional growth opportunities and reflective practices.

• Implement knowledge and skills learned in professional development activities.

• Demonstrate effective record keeping skills.

• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.

• Comply with national and state laws and district policies and guidelines.

• Uphold all ethical educational and professional standards.

• Performs other such job-related duties as may be required by the immediate supervisor, superintendent, or school board.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the district's board-approved salary schedule. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the district.

EVALUATION: Performance of this position will be evaluated by the immediate supervisor.

ADOPTED: 7/12/16