Elementary School Counselor - Anticipated

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Dothan City Schools seeks a qualified Guidance Counselor to develop and implement a comprehensive school counseling program for students across grade levels. You will collaborate with teachers, parents, and community partners to support academic and personal growth.

Applicants must hold a master's degree in guidance and counseling, be eligible for Alabama teaching certification with a counseling endorsement, and pass required background checks.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in guidance and counseling with major coursework.
• Eligible for Alabama teaching certificate with endorsement in counseling.
• Background clearance as per Alabama statutes and State Board of Education regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an effective school guidance and counseling program.
• Define and interpret the guidance program to students, teachers, parents, administrators, and community members.
• Coordinate registration of new students and orient them to school procedures and learning opportunities.
• Assist students in developing middle/high school curriculum plans and document annually.
• Develop and implement group guidance programs for different levels.
• Assist in placing students with special needs in appropriate settings.
• Coordinate handling of student records securely and confidentially.
• Record student grades, attendance, and related educational data.
• Coordinate the school's testing program and report results to stakeholders.
• Assist teachers in identifying learning and behavioral issues affecting student growth.

Skills

Guidance counseling

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Multicultural sensitivity

Confidentiality

Education

Master's degree in Guidance and Counseling

Tools

Testing and measurement knowledge

Job description

This is a 9-month position. Applicants must have a valid Alabama Teachers' Certificate in School Counseling. See full descriptions below:

Guidance Counselor

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a major

in guidance and counseling and course work in psychology, testingand measurement, sociology, and education.

1. Must be eligible for a valid teacher's certificate, with endorsement in counseling and guidance.
2. Meet background clearance requirements as specified by Alabama statutes and State Board of Education regulations.

SALARY LEVEL: Based upon the board approved salary schedule

FLSA: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the systems approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the system.

REQUIRED DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develop and implement an effective school guidance and counseling program.
2. Define and interpret the guidance and counseling program to students, teachers, parents, administrators, and community members.
3. Coordinate the registration of new students and provide them with an orientation to school procedures and the school's various opportunities for learning. (high school only)
4. Assist students in developing a middle school curriculum plan and provide a method for documenting and reviewing the plan annually. (middle school only)
5. Develop and implement large and small group guidance program. (elementary only)
6. Assist in the placement of individual students with special needs in appropriate educational situations.
7. Coordinate the procedure for the security and maintenance of students' educational records.
8. Develop a method for recording student grades, attendance information, and other pertinent educational data.
9. Coordinate the school's testing program.
10. Prepare informative reports and materials for principals, teachers, students, and parents concerning the results of the school's testing program.
11. Assist teachers in identifying and interpreting problems that interfere with a student's ability to learn.
12. Provide individual and group counseling opportunities that may lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and maturity.
13. Establish effective working relationships with employers, agencies, and other institutions that may be of use to teachers, parents, and students.
14. Assume responsibility for coordinating appropriate follow-up activities.
15. Assume responsibility for individual professional development and for attending appropriate professional meetings.
16. Assist students in building self-esteem and developing decision-making, problem-solving and positive human relations skills.
17. Assume other reasonable job-related duties as assigned by the immediate Director.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Ability to read, interpret and follow State Board of Education rules, School Board policies and the appropriate state and federal statutes.
2. Knowledge and understanding of guidance and counseling principles, programs and services.
3. Knowledge of test and measurement theory.
4. Knowledge of community resources and services available for student assistance.
5. Ability to counsel and assist students, parents and school personnel in the resolution of problems in student learning, behavior and mental health.
6. Ability to administer and interpret student assessment and evaluation instruments.
7. Ability to analyze and use data.
8. Ability to consult with parents, school personnel and the public.
9. Ability to maintain sensitivity to multicultural issues.
10. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
11. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing using correct grammar, spelling and business English.
12. Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed in a fast-paced, high-intensive work environment.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.

Source: Dothan City Schools, Dothan, Alabama

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