School Guidance Counselor - Alexandria Elementary (2027-003)

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Alabama; On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Calhoun County Schools in Alabama is seeking a School Counselor to develop and oversee a comprehensive guidance program aligned with state standards. The role includes counseling individuals and groups, collaborating with staff and families, and coordinating schedules to support student needs.

The counselor will refer at-risk students to appropriate services, participate in school operations, and contribute to testing coordination and orientation activities for new students and families, while

Qualifications

• Valid Alabama Teaching Certificate with Certification in School Counseling or Preliminary Certificate.
• 3 years classroom teaching experience preferred.
• Must meet background clearance requirements as specified by Alabama Statutes and State Board of Education regulations.
• Valid Alabama Driver's License.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
• Demonstration and record of sound moral character.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, evaluates, and revises an annual school guidance and counseling plan in accordance with standards set forth by the State Plan and corresponds with the local system plan.
• Guides, consults with, and counsels groups and individual students through the development of personal, social, educational and career plans.
• Consults and collaborates with teachers, nurses, staff and parent in the understanding and meeting the needs of students.
• Works with the administration to set schedules for teachers and students.
• Refers at-risk students and their parents/guardians to appropriate specialists, special programs, or provides information about outside agencies.
• Participates in activities that contribute to the effective operation of the school, which includes but is not limited to; serving as the building test coordinator; giving analysis and interpretation of test results to provide information about educational, career tech, and personal/social needs; provide orientation for new students, parent/guardians, and faculty.
• Pursue professional growth
• Establishes and maintains effective, professional relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and community members.
• Abides by the Alabama Educator Code of Ethics.
• Coach and/or sponsor athletics/extra-curricular activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teaching Certificate

Counseling Certification

Background Check

Driver's License

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership

Job description

Calhoun County Schools

4400 McClellan Blvd.

Anniston, AL 36201

Position Vacancy: School Counselor

Qualifications:

• Valid Alabama Teaching Certificate with Certification in School Counseling or Preliminary Certificate
• 3 years classroom teaching experience preferred
• Must meet background clearance requirements as specified by Alabama Statutes and State Board of Education regulations
• Valid Alabama Driver's License
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
• Demonstration and record of sound moral character
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develops, implements, evaluates, and revises an annual school guidance and counseling plan in accordance with standards set forth by the State Plan and corresponds with the local system plan.
• Guides, consults with, and counsels groups and individual students through the development of personal, social, educational and career plans.
• Consults and collaborates with teachers, nurses, staff and parent in the understanding and meeting the needs of students.
• Works with the administration to set schedules for teachers and students.
• Refers at-risk students and their parents/guardians to appropriate specialists, special programs, or provides information about outside agencies.
• Participates in activities that contribute to the effective operation of the school, which includes but is not limited to; serving as the building test coordinator; giving analysis and interpretation of test results to provide information about educational, career tech, and personal/social needs; provide orientation for new students, parent/guardians, and faculty.
• Pursue professional growth
• Establishes and maintains effective, professional relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and community members.
• Abides by the Alabama Educator Code of Ethics.
• Coach and/or sponsor athletics/extra-curricular activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Length of Contract/Terms:

Middle and High School Counselors: 202 Days

Elementary School Counselors: 197 Days

Compensation:
As per Board salary schedule for this position

This position will be subject to the Students First Act of 2011. Calhoun County Schools reserves the right to fill this position by transfer of a qualified applicant who is already employed by the Calhoun County School System.

Under the Students First Act of 2011, no credit toward tenure or non-probationary status is earned in the initial school year of employment if the date of hire occurs after September 30.

The Calhoun County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, national origin, religious belief, gender, or disability. Those applicants needing reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the school principal/supervisor or Superintendent's Office.