School Guidance Counselor

Concordia Parish School Board; Vidalia (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Concordia Parish School Board in Louisiana is seeking a School Guidance Counselor to support the academic, career, and personal/social development of all students. You will provide information on educational and career opportunities and assist students in achieving their goals.

You will serve as the district test coordinator, oversee state and district assessments, and maintain accurate student records and transcripts. Collaboration with parents, staff, and community partners is essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold Louisiana certification or be eligible for certification.
• Experience in K-12 school counseling is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support students' academic, career, and personal/social development.
• Coordinate with staff to identify student needs and provide guidance services.
• Serve as test coordinator for state and district assessments.
• Maintain accurate records of grades, transcripts, and reports.
• Communicate with students, parents, and staff to promote growth.

Skills

Student counseling

Recordkeeping

Parental communication

Assessment administration

Education

Louisiana School Counseling Certification

Tools

Student Information System (SIS)

Job description

School Guidance Counselor

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the school principal, the guidance counselor supports the academic, career, and personal/social development of all students. This role provides students, parents, and staff with information on educational and career opportunities; administers and interprets assessment tools; and assists students in developing and achieving academic and occupational goals. Additionally, the guidance counselor serves as the school test coordinator, overseeing all aspects of state-mandated testing, including planning, scheduling, training, security, and compliance. The counselor also manages and ensures the accuracy of student academic records, including grade calculations, transcripts, and report cards.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Assists students in making course and subject selections, as well as with evaluating career interests and choices.
• Assists in the scheduling of classes.
• Obtains and disseminates information regarding occupational opportunities to students and to classes studying occupations.
• Assists students with college admissions, scholarships, and identifying employment opportunities.
• Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with available guidance services.
• Researches educational and career opportunities, and coordinates with teachers, college and university personnel, resource specialists, and business and community organizations to provide information and make recommendations.
• Assists with the registration and orientation of students who are new to the school regarding procedures and educational opportunities.
• Assists with the school district's dropout prevention efforts.
• Serves as a ready resource to students, providing counseling that promotes personal growth, self-understanding, and maturity.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, including grades, transcripts, and the provision of student information to colleges, employers, and others in accordance with district procedures and applicable laws.
• Oversees the preparation and distribution of report cards and ensures the accuracy of grade calculations and academic records.
• Serves as the school test coordinator, overseeing all aspects of state and district-mandated testing, including test security, training, scheduling, administration, and compliance with state guidelines.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Travel Requirements

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold appropriate and current Louisiana certification or be eligible for such certification.