Counselor WES/CES

Bertie County Schools; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A school district in the United States is seeking a Guidance Counselor to provide essential support through direct counseling services, manage and develop the school counseling program. Candidates must have a Masters Level School Counselor License and exhibit strong skills in communication and program management. Responsibilities include counseling students, coordinating services, and adhering to professional ethical standards, all within a dynamic school environment. This full-time position is critical to supporting student success and emotional well-being.

Qualifications

• Masters Level School Counselor License required.
• Ability to provide individual and group counseling services.
• Strong program management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct services through the Guidance Curriculum.
• Establishes and develops the school counseling program.
• Coordinates counseling services for students.

Skills

Counseling services

Program management

Communication

Education

Masters Level School Counselor License

Job description

• Position Type: School Administration and Support Services/ Guidance Counselor
• Date Posted: 6/23/2022

Bertie County Schools

Job Description

Job Title: Guidance Counselor

School/Student Services Department | State Salary Scale | FLSA Exempt | No Supervises | Directs: Director of Student Services | 10 months employment.

Qualifications

Masters Level School Counselor License.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides direct services through the Guidance Curriculum, Individual Student Planning, Preventive and Responsive Services.
• Provides program management, system support and accountability.
• Establishes the school counseling program and develops activities and resources to implement and evaluate the program.
• Involves other school staff in making decisions about the school counseling program.
• Provides individual and group counseling services to meet developmental, preventive and remedial needs of students.
• Consults with students, parents, teachers and other school and community personnel to assist in meeting the needs of students.
• Coordinates all counseling services for students and assists with coordination and implementation of student services in the school.
• Assists teachers with the Guidance Curriculum.
• Accurately interprets test results and other student data.
• Assists teachers with the educational placement of students using appropriate assessment strategies.
• Adheres to ethical standards of the counseling profession and abides by laws, policies and procedures governing schools.
• Participates in professional associations and upgrades professional knowledge and skills as needed.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Physical and Cognitive Requirements

Light physical work requiring up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly. Must be able to prepare, read and comprehend a variety of job‑related forms, reports, spreadsheets, plans, records and correspondence in all languages required by the job; understand and conform to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and style; speak with poise, voice control and confidence; respond adequately to inquiries or complaints; write using standard conventions; apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems and draw valid conclusions; apply common sense to carry out instructions; communicate effectively using any communication device or system required; use, interpret and operate a variety of automated office machines, printing, graphic arts, audiovisual and communication devices, and job‑specific equipment; operate a motor vehicle; adapt under stress and deal with emergency situations; be sensitive to cultural differences; and handle people beyond giving and receiving instructions.

Work environment: Indoors, minimal noise, within a school setting.