Empowering Guidance Counselor for Student Success

Park County School District 6; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Park County School District 6 seeks a Heart Mountain Academy and Cody High School Guidance Counselor to provide counseling, intervention planning, and support for students. Responsibilities include crisis counseling, home visits, group sessions, and collaboration with teachers and families to promote student success.

The position requires Wyoming certification for Guidance Counselor and a Bachelor’s degree, with knowledge of MTSS and Section 504.

Qualifications

• Proper certification by Wyoming Department of Education for Guidance Counselor.
• Minimum a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Knowledge of Section 504 and MTSS and counselor's role in interventions.
• Ability to follow written and oral directions with sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement a program of study to meet students' needs.
• Assist students to overcome learning barriers and guide educational choices.
• Provide individual crisis and developmental counseling.
• Conduct home visitations when required to improve communication.
• Develop proactive school social work approaches through instruction.
• Provide small group counseling for similar concerns.
• Serve as a resource for teachers on human behavior.
• Make home visitations to build rapport with families.
• Share supervision of students on campus and at activities.
• Take on duties assigned by the principal and participate in committees.
• Maintain accurate records as required by law and policy.
• Behave in a professional, businesslike manner.
• Demonstrate effective performance as a Guidance Counselor.
• Take precautions to protect students, equipment, and facilities.
• Follow all district policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.

Skills

504 knowledge

MTSS understanding

Computer literacy

Interpersonal skills

Report writing

Staff collaboration

Education

Wyoming certification for Guidance Counselor

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Mainframe applications

General PC skills

Job description

Park County School District 6 seeks a Heart Mountain Academy and Cody High School Guidance Counselor to provide counseling, intervention planning, and support for students. Responsibilities include crisis counseling, home visits, group sessions, and collaboration with teachers and families to promote student success.

The position requires Wyoming certification for Guidance Counselor and a Bachelor’s degree, with knowledge of MTSS and Section 504.