Guidance Counselor - Bates Middle

TrulyHired; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Bates Middle School in Sumter County, SC is seeking a School Counselor to support student academic and personal development. The role involves individual and group counseling, collaboration with teachers and parents, and coordination with community resources.

The position requires a Master's degree and valid South Carolina Educator Certification in Secondary School Counseling. 205-day term and on-site responsibilities at Bates Middle School.

Qualifications

• Requires a Master's degree and a valid South Carolina Educator Certification in Secondary School Counseling.

Responsibilities

• Works with students individually, in small groups, and in the classroom.
• Guides in the decision making processes concerning academics and personal/social development.
• Helps students evaluate their interests, aptitudes, abilities, and personal characteristics for educational planning.
• Consults with outside resources/agencies to maximize and coordinate the use of available services.
• Consults with parents regarding their children, family counseling on school related issues, and meetings for special purposes.
• Provides services and expertise to and for the students, teachers, administrators, parents, and community.
• Assists students in developing self-confidence and a positive self-concept.
• Assists students in strengthening interpersonal skills.
• Assists students in analyzing personal learning styles and improving individual study skills.
• Schedules, attends and presents at placement meetings.
• Confers with teachers and parents whenever necessary.
• Performs all other related duties as required.

Education

Master's degree

South Carolina Educator Certification (Secondary School Counseling)

Job description

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of a Master's degree and valid South Carolina Educator Certification in Secondary School Counseling.

LOCATION

Bates Middle School

REPORTS TO

Building Principal

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works with students individually, in small groups, and in the classroom.
• Guides in the decision making processes concerning academics and personal/social development.
• Helps students evaluate their interests, aptitudes, abilities, and personal characteristics for educational planning.
• Consults with outside resources/agencies to maximize and coordinate the use of available services.
• Consults with parents regarding their children, family counseling on school related issues, and meetings for special purposes.
• Provides services and expertise to and for the students, teachers, administrators, parents, and community.
• Assists students in developing self-confidence and a positive self-concept.
• Assists students in strengthening interpersonal skills.
• Assists students in analyzing personal learning styles and improving individual study skills.
• Schedules, attends and presents at placement meetings.
• Confers with teachers and parents whenever necessary.
• Performs all other related duties as required.

TERM

205 Days.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. Employees will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or appropriate administrator. Sumter School District reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description or application deadline at any time for the efficient operation of the district.

Sumter School District is an equal opportunity employer.