School Guidance Counselor

School Guidance Counselor

Independence USD 446 • www.indyschools.com

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: School Guidance Counselor

FLSA: Exempt Professional

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Teaching experience preferred.

• School Counseling experience preferred.

• Demonstrated success in mediation & relationship building.

• Qualified to administer individual IQ tests.

• Knowledge of Missouri's Model Guidance Program.

REPORTS TO: Principal

OVERVIEW: The school guidance program assists students in becoming responsible adults. Career plans are developed- reviewed- and updated periodically in accordance with students' post graduation educational and occupational goals. Continuous attention is given to assisting students to develop competence in decision-making- career planning- working with others- and taking responsibility for their own behavior.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Implement the guidance curriculum.

• Guide and counsel groups of individual students through the development of educational and career plans.

• Counsel small groups and individual students with problems.

• Consult with teachers- staff and parents regarding the developmental needs of students.

• Refer students with severe problems to appropriate community resources in consultation with their parents.

• Be a part of the Special Ed team by attending team meetings and doing the IQ testing.

• School test coordinator for Standardized Achievement Tests.

• Participate in the CARE team (elementary counselors).

• Supporting the overall district's educational program through general consultation activities and committee work.

• Assist with the placement of students in appropriate career and educational settings.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Attend all meetings and training sessions as directed.

• Assist administrators with the distribution and interpretation of standardized tests scores for students and parents.

• Facilitate informational evening sessions for parents regarding financial aid- Advanced Placement coursework- and college night.

• Attend IEP and 504 meetings according to caseload.

• Duties as assigned by building principal.

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District Overview

Independence USD 446 enrolls approximately 2,000 students in grades K-12. The district operates four attendance centers: Independence High School (grades 9-12), Independence Middle School (grades 6-8), Jefferson School (grades 3-5), Eisenhower School (grades K-2) and Riley Early Learning Center ages 3 and 4. All Independence USD 446 schools are fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, and have earned full outcomes accreditation through the Kansas Department of Education Quality Performance Accreditation (QPA) process.

Our Mission

The mission of the Independence Public Schools is to educate all students to succeed and compete in a global society.

Beliefs

All students can learn and succeed. All students have a right to an equitable education. All students have a right to dignity and positive self-worth. All students have goals and opportunities to achieve. All students will be more successful when parents, schools, and communities hold high expectations for them. Schools that provide opportunities for parental and community involvement will be more successful.

Exit Outcome Independence School District students will be able to:

Demonstrate mastery of the foundation skills including: communications, math, science, social studies and technology. Work effectively, both independently and in groups. Think creatively, make decisions and solve problems. Demonstrate responsibility, respect and honesty.

To learn more about our district, please go to our website and view our Independence USD 446 Teacher Promotional Video.

To learn more about the community of Independence, please visit the following websites:

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