Student Growth & Career Guidance Counselor

TalentEd School District #13; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentEd School District #13 is seeking a School Guidance Counselor for Maple Middle School in Folsom, California. The role begins immediately with duties reporting to the Principal.

The counselor will implement the guidance curriculum, help students develop educational and career plans, and coordinate testing and special education collaborations. Collaboration with teachers, staff, and parents is essential.

Qualifications

• Teaching experience preferred.
• School Counseling experience preferred.
• Demonstrated success in mediation & relationship building.
• Qualified to administer individual IQ tests.
• Knowledge of Missouri’s Model Guidance Program.

Responsibilities

• Implement the guidance curriculum.
• Guide and counsel groups of individual students through the development of educational and career plans.
• Counsel small groups and individual students with problems.
• Consult with teachers, staff and parents regarding the developmental needs of students.
• Refer students with severe problems to appropriate community resources in consultation with their parents.
• Be a part of the Special Ed team by attending team meetings and doing the IQ testing.
• School test coordinator for Standardized Achievement Tests.
• Participate in the CARE team (elementary counselors).
• Supporting the overall district’s educational program through general consultation activities and committee work.
• Assist with the placement of students in appropriate career and educational settings.

Skills

Teaching experience

School Counseling experience

Mediation & relationship building

IQ testing

Knowledge of Missouri’s Model Guidance

Job description

TalentEd School District #13 is seeking a School Guidance Counselor for Maple Middle School in Folsom, California. The role begins immediately with duties reporting to the Principal.

The counselor will implement the guidance curriculum, help students develop educational and career plans, and coordinate testing and special education collaborations. Collaboration with teachers, staff, and parents is essential.