Middle School Counselor

Lexington County School District One•Pleasant Hill, SC

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Through leadership, advocacy and collaboration, professional school counselors promote equity and access to rigorous educational experiences for all students. Professional school counselors support a safe learning environment, work to safeguard the human rights of all members of the school community, and address the needs of all students through culturally relevant prevention and intervention programs that are a part of a comprehensive school counseling program. Assists in other school and district programs as assigned.

Requirements

Master's degree in school counseling
Valid South Carolina certification/licensure standards
Must have current government issued identification
Personal computer experience required.
Strong knowledge of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, electronic file management, the internet, and reporting and presentation software.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community.
Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication.
Ability to apply knowledge and current research and theory.
Ability to organize and implement a flexible work schedule in order to meet reporting deadlines.
Ability to self-monitor and manage multiple tasks while working individually and with members of a group.
Ability to submit all requested reports and documentation in a timely manner and in accordance with scheduled deadlines.
Computer literacy required.

Nice To Haves

Must be able to access reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

Supports and upholds the mission, vision and strategic goals of Lexington County School District One towards increased outcomes for students.
Interacts, communicates and collaborates with all stakeholders effectively.
Establishes a safe, supportive, positive and productive working and learning environment.
Operates general office and technology equipment needed for daily activities.
Maintains confidentiality regarding all employee and student information.
Participates in all professional meetings and training sessions as required.
Requests and maintains materials needed for daily responsibilities and essential functions; provides for safe storage and proper use of all tools, equipment and materials.
Upholds the ethical and professional standards of the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) and other applicable professional counseling associations.
Promotes the development of the school counseling program based on ASCA National Model, the South Carolina Comprehensive School Counseling and Career Guidance Model, South Carolina Education and Economic Development Act and school board policies.
The South Carolina state model highlights six defined standards for school counselors.
Middle school counselors must complete an Individual Graduation Plan for each 8th grade student.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Responsible for supervising students, as appropriate, in implementing the total school counseling program.
Responsible for school counseling materials and supplies budget (if applicable).