26-27 Counselor WCJH

Vicksburg-Warren School District•Vicksburg, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

To provide a comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling program for students; to consult with parents/guardians, teachers, and other school staff members to enhance their effectiveness in guiding and supporting students in progressing through the grade levels in planning their careers; to provide support for other education programs in the individual schools.

Requirements

Master's degree in guidance and counseling from an accredited college or university
Possession of (or eligible for) a valid regular Mississippi educator license in guidance and counseling
Ability to read and analyze, and interpret general business periodicals professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, and the general public
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in specific field
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies
Required to maintain a high standard of professional conduct in compliance with the Mississippi Code of Ethics

Nice To Haves

Experience preferred

Responsibilities

Organizes a guidance committee that functions in an advisory capacity
Develops a guidance calendar of activities that lists on-going and regular events and activities
Secures and makes available to students information and material on further educational opportunities, personal growth and development, and occupational opportunities and trends
Develops procedures for programs
Implements the guidance curriculum in each teacher’s classroom and/or systematically conducts developmental counseling programs for each grade level in schools throughout the year
Provides resources to teachers to facilitate their teaching of counseling content in their regular lessons
Provides time in the daily schedule for individual counseling for students
Plans and implements group guidance activities
Consults with families, teachers, administrators, and other appropriate individuals regarding services and programs available to/for students
Prepares a list of contact personnel in agencies, programs, and services external to the school setting for collaboration and referral
Interprets test results to appropriate individuals
Assists in identifying students that need special services
Assists in reviewing students’ progress at the end of each grading period
Assists with registering and orienting new students
Provides orientation to students from feeder schools
Conducts course selection
Provides students with materials and information on school district policies regarding counseling services, student activities, competency and grade level testing, graduation, and college admission requirements
Provides students with materials and information regarding career and post high school educational opportunities; assists with college application, scholarships, and employment applications including the writing of letters of recommendation
Informs families of student-related career and educational opportunities
Consults with administrators and teachers in the planning of course offerings that meet the needs of interests so students
Receives and acts upon referrals from administrators, teachers, families, agencies, and other professional staff
Assist families in effective use of community and school resources such as identification of students needing special assistance; maintaining a current file of alternate programs and schools
Organizes office for effective use and prepares/submits reports, records, lists, and other paper work
Participates in meetings on the local, district, state, or national level as required
Keeps informed of developments within the profession by maintaining active membership in appropriate organization, attending professional meetings, reading professional journals and other publications
Adheres to district policies, procedures, and administrative directives
Communicates effectively using standard oral and written English
Abides by the American School Counselor Code of Ethics
Other duties as assigned