Middle School Counselor: Student Growth & Guidance

Norman Public Schools; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Norman Public Schools is seeking a Middle School Counselor to provide comprehensive counseling services, coordinate special services, and lead guidance activities across classrooms. This role requires a current Oklahoma Counselor certificate and a Master’s degree, with two years of teaching experience preferred.

The counselor will assist with course planning, career information, and personal development, while collaborating with teachers, parents, and administrators to support student success

Qualifications

• Current Oklahoma Certificate as an Elementary/Secondary Counselor.
• Master's Degree.
• 2 years of teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and gather information for Special Services (referrals, eligibility, interventions, IEPs, and auxiliary services).
• Lead guidance activities with regular classrooms.
• Conduct small groups for guidance/counseling.
• Aid students' course and subject selection.
• Obtain and disseminate career information to students and classes studying occupations.
• Assist students in evaluating their aptitudes and abilities through standardized test scores and data to evolve education plans.
• Work to discover and develop special abilities of students.
• Facilitate interventions and adaptations for students with academic or learning problems.
• Register new students to the school and orient them to procedures and opportunities.
• Conduct dropout prevention activities (drug and alcohol education, violence prevention, AIDS education).
• Help students evaluate career interests and choices.
• Remain available to provide counseling for personal growth and maturity.
• Plan guidance and field trips to schools, colleges, and industry for interested students.
• Maintain student records and protect confidentiality.
• Coordinate district standardized testing programs.
• Network with counselors at other school sites.
• Coordinate screening for vision, hearing, scoliosis, and other disabilities.
• Attend job-appropriate professional meetings.
• Consult with teachers and parents about progress and needs.
• Plan and implement in-service activities for school staff regarding guidance matters.
• Facilitate Operation School Bell and other community opportunities for students.
• Work with administrators to coordinate crisis intervention procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Administrative computer systems

Job description

Norman Public Schools is seeking a Middle School Counselor to provide comprehensive counseling services, coordinate special services, and lead guidance activities across classrooms. This role requires a current Oklahoma Counselor certificate and a Master’s degree, with two years of teaching experience preferred.

The counselor will assist with course planning, career information, and personal development, while collaborating with teachers, parents, and administrators to support student success