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Jr. & Sr. High Counselor

The school counselor will implement the comprehensive guidance and counseling program according to the State of Nevada’s School Counseling Program Student Standards, which are aligned with the national standards set forth by the American School Counselors Association (ASCA). The employee, utilizing leadership, advocacy, and collaboration, will participate in a school-counseling program that promotes and enhances academic achievement, personal/social growth, and career development for all elementary students.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Primary Counselor must:
• Administer an appropriate guidance & counseling program that aligns with ASCA.
• Deliver a system of individual student planning, responsive services, and system support within the guidance curriculum.
• Assist teachers in implementing Common Core State Standards as possible.
• Conduct goal-oriented counseling, responsive to identified student needs, relative to student achievement and school success.
• Collaborate with school personnel to assist students with developing skills that support academic achievement, high school graduation, and lifelong learning.
• Maintain confidentiality and accurate student records using PowerSchool as appropriate.
• Participate as a member of the school-based bullying prevention team.
• Ensure compliance with special services such as IEP’s and other related mandates.
• Actively contribute to the School Improvement Plan (SIP) process.
• Work professionally with administration, staff, parents, and community.
• Comply with school and district policies and regulations as well as state and federal laws.
• Abide by the American School Counselor Association’s (ASCA) Code of Ethics.
• Participate in other job-related duties and activities related to the position as assigned. Adapt the curriculum to provide individual, small group or remedial instruction to meet the needs of the individual pupil.
• Assist all students including culturally diverse and special populations in meeting individual needs to support academic achievement and student development.
• Participate in the annual evaluation and revision of the school-counseling program by collecting and analyzing data.
• Work closely with school staff and administration to maintain an effective school-counseling program
• Maintain accurate transcripts by assisting students with appropriate course selection and placement to fulfill high school graduation requirements.
• Assist all students including culturally diverse and special populations in meeting individual needs to support academic achievement and student development.
• Assist students with investigating college, university, and career and technical schools, scholarship options, and financial aid information in an effort to develop post-secondary options.
• Assist students with acquiring skills that maximize their personal and social development.
• Facilitate parent and student conferences with teachers.
• Participate in the annual evaluation and revision of the school-counseling program by collecting and analyzing data.
• Coaching and/or extra-curricular club/organization advising responsibilities may be included in this position.
• Performs other duties that may be assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Education and Training: Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Primary Counselor must be able to:
KNOWLEDGE OF
• Read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Present information effectively and respond to questions from staff, students, parents, and the general public.
• Solve practical problems.
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
ABILITIES
• Meet schedules and timelines;
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions;
• Use tact, patience and courtesy with those contacted in the course of work;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Communicate professionally in a clear, concise manner.
• Makes all job-related decisions based on the needs of the students and district based as identified in policy and by supervisor.
• Attend meetings in the evening and at other locations.
• Meet multiple demands from several people.
• Apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on school objectives and the needs and abilities of students.
• Work in a friendly manner and to develop effective working relationships with students, staff, and parents.
• Perform duties in accordance with Board of Education policies.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
REQUIRED
Licenses and Certifications: Must possess or be able to acquire a Nevada counselor’s license issued by the Nevada Department of Education and be certified in the relevant subject area.
When applying for a certificated licensed position, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the appropriate position vacancy announcement.