HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE COUNSELOR
Purpose: The job of high school guidance counselor is done for the purpose/s of promoting and enhancing academic, personal, social, and career development for all students.
Reports to: Principal
Essential Functions
Domain I: Program Delivery
Standard 1: Plans and provides direct and indirect services to students for 80% or more time
1.1 Provides instruction in school counseling core curriculum
1.2 Provides individual student planning to assist students in educational, career, and personal goals
1.3 Provides individual and small-group counseling that promotes school success through academic, career, and personal/social development for all students
1.4 Refers students and parents to appropriate school and community resources to support student achievement and success
1.5 Provides prevention and crisis intervention strategies
Standard 2: Engages in positive interactions with students
2.1 Creates routines and expectations for students to safely voice opinions and ask questions
2.2 Communicates clearly and listens responsively to students, colleagues, parents/guardians, and other stakeholders in order to identify issues and barriers that impede student success
2.3 Adapts communication in response to students’ behavior and needs
2.4 Works appropriately closely with students to set and monitor goals and recognize success
Domain II: Data Use
Standard 3: Uses data to support school counseling programs
3.1 Plans and delivers services utilizing academic performance, behavioral, and attendance data
3.2 Uses data to adjust programs to meet students’ needs
3.3 Uses data to identify students’ needs and school and community trends
3.4 Uses data from program activities to evaluate program effectiveness annually and set improvement goals
Domain III: Professional Responsibilities
Standard 4: Engages in professional learning
4.1 Effectively participates in appropriate professional learning based on self-analysis of strengths and areas in need of improvement
4.2 Applies current research and best practices to enhance student outcomes
4.3 Stays current on best practices, legal concerns and training through membership in professional organizations
Standard 5: Collaborates with colleagues
5.1 Engages with colleagues in creating a positive school culture
5.2 Is an active member of a professional learning community within the school/district
5.3 Works collaboratively with administrator(s) to promote positive student outcomes.
Standard 6: Demonstrates high ethical standards
6.1 Acts in alignment with MS Code of Ethics and the American School Counselor Association’s Ethical Standards for School Counselors
6.2 Complies with school and district regulations and timelines
6.3 Uses information and technology ethically and maintains confidentiality of students records as required by law
Domain IV: Stakeholder Involvement
Standard 7: Establishes and maintains effective communication with stakeholders
7.1 Provides clear, understandable information to parents/guardians and students to establish mutual expectations and counseling support for student success
7.2 Establishes and convenes an advisory council for the school counseling program
7.3 Effectively communicates program goals and results to stakeholders and advisory committee members to elicit feedback
The high school guidance counselor shall perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities as may, from time to time, be assigned by the administration.
Job Requirements:
EDUCATION: Master’s Degree in Guidance and Counseling (MS Code 37-9-79)
CERTIFICATION: Valid Mississippi License in Counseling
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 months. The salary is established by district policy.
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board of trustees’ policy on evaluation of support service personnel.
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