School Counselor Middle/Elementary School

Catoosa , OK
United States

COUNSELOR – MIDDLE /ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

QUALIFICATIONS: Valid Oklahoma Teacher and Counselor Certificates, Master's Degree in School Counseling, and two years experience in classroom teaching. Any alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO: Principal

DISTRICT DESCRIPTION: At Catoosa Public Schools, we have a positive and professional culture. We embrace a family-like atmosphere. We are collaborative and work together to inspire, prepare, and challenge every child, every day. We are student-centered and make decisions for what is best for students. We have high expectations for our staff, students, and community. And we love to celebrate success. We are proud of who we are and the direction we are heading!

POSITION DESCRIPTION: To plan, organize and implement an appropriate counseling program in a middle school learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Development and management of a comprehensive school counseling program.
Assists students in evaluating aptitudes and abilities through the interpretation of individual standardized test scores and other pertinent data, and works with students in developing education and occupation plans consistent with such evaluation.
Assists students in making course and subject selections, as well as with evaluating career interests and choices.
Assists in the scheduling of classes.
Assists with administration of state mandated achievement tests and other assessment tests identified by the District
Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student's abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with guidance services.
Assists with the registration and orientation of students regarding procedures and educational opportunities.
Initiates and maintains all cumulative folders in a current and confidential manner. Collect, alphabetize, assimilate all records for inclusion in current files.
Assists with the school district's dropout prevention efforts.
Serves as a resource to students to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and maturity.
Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships with members of institutions of higher learning and the business community.
Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
Assists in the orientation of new teachers, and provides in-service training in guidance.
Assists with IEP (Individual Educational Plan) referrals and meetings with parents and teachers.
Assists with WIDA and English Learner related activities and assessments.
Coordinates gifted and talented services and maintains records.
Performs other duties as directed by administration.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Regular classroom/school environment. Regular office environment, including frequent use of electronic email, being able to sit for long periods of time without a break, etc. Normal effort of occasional periods of moderate physical activity. Work is typically performed in an office environment with some travel to other campuses. Interruptions are expected to occur often. Must be able to adapt and respond quickly to constantly changing technology.