School Counselor (2026-2027)

Florence School District 1•Florence, SC

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Under limited supervision, plans, supervises and provides professional guidance services designed to help each student establish a strong academic, social, emotional and physical foundation so that he may be successful in school and life in the future. Provides prevention, intervention and crisis counseling services, and personal and academic support and assistance to students as appropriate. Ensures the maintenance of accurate, up-to-date and confidential student records.

Requirements

Master’s degree in school counseling, with required course work in school guidance counseling, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Ability to plan, organize and prioritize daily assignments and work activities.
Ability to take the initiative to complete the duties of the position without the need of direct supervision.
Ability to plan and implement effective intervention, routine and crisis counseling strategies as appropriate.
Ability to maintain effective relationships with personnel of other departments, professionals and members of the public through contact and cooperation.
Ability to offer training and assistance to co-workers and employees of other departments as required.
Ability to read and interpret complex materials pertaining to the responsibilities of the job.
Ability to assemble and analyze information and make written reports and records in a concise, clear and effective manner.
Knowledge of proper English usage, grammar, punctuation and spelling.
Mathematical ability to handle required calculations.
Ability to prepare and monitor department budgets as required.
Knowledge of and ability to use modern office practices and equipment, including computers.
Ability to react calmly and quickly in emergency situations; able to handle volatile situations calmly and professionally.
Ability to learn and utilize new skills and information to improve job performance and efficiency.
Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities.
Exercises immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility.
Maintains high quality communication and interaction with internal and external entities with whom the position interacts.
Performs described Essential Functions and related assignments efficiently and effectively in order to produce a quantity of work which consistently meets established standards and expectations.
Assumes responsibility for completing assigned work.
Completes assigned work within deadlines in accordance with directives, policy, standards and prescribed procedures.
Maintains accountability for assigned responsibilities in the technical, human and conceptual areas.
Attends and remains at work regularly and adheres to District policies and procedures regarding absences and tardiness.
Provides adequate notice to higher management with respect to vacation time and time-off requests.
Maintains an enthusiastic, self-reliant and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountability.
Strives to anticipate work to be done, and initiates proper and acceptable direction for the completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction.
Exercises analytical judgment in areas of responsibility.
Identifies problems or situations as they occur, and specifies decision objectives.
Identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions to problems or situations.
Implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures and with a minimum of errors.
Seeks expert or experienced advice where appropriate and researches problems, situations and alternatives before exercising judgment.
Monitors the activities/behavior of the student body to ensure student safety and well-being.
Accepts supervisory instruction and direction, and strives to meet the goals and objectives of the same.
Questions such as instruction and direction when clarification of results or consequences are justified (i.e., poor communications, variance with District policy or procedures, etc.).
Offers suggestions and recommendations to encourage and improve cooperation between all staff persons and departments within the District.
Shares knowledge with managers, supervisors and staff for mutual and district benefit.
Contributes to maintaining high morale among all District employees.
Develops and maintains cooperative and courteous relationships with department employees, staff and managers in other departments, representatives from organizations, and the public so as to maintain good will toward the District and to project a good district image.
Tactfully and effectively handles requests, suggestions and complaints from other departments and persons in order to maintain good will within the District.
Emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive image within the District.
Interacts effectively with higher management, professionals and the public.
Plans and organizes daily work routine.
Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology.
Avoids duplication of effort.
Estimates expected time of completion of elements of work and establishes a personal schedule accordingly.
Attends required meetings, planning sessions and discussions on time.
Implements work activity in accordance with priorities and estimated schedules.
Adheres to all safety and housekeeping standards established by the District and various regulatory agencies.
Sees that standards are not violated.
Maintains a clean and orderly workplace.

Nice To Haves

Prior teaching experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

Aids students in course and subject selection; obtains and disseminates occupational information to students and to classes studying occupations.
Assists students in evaluating their aptitudes and abilities through the interpretation of individual standardized test scores and other pertinent data, and works with students in evolving educational and occupational plans in terms of such evaluation.
Helps students evaluate career interests and choices.
Supervises the preparation and processing of college, scholarship and employment applications.
Plans guidance field trips to schools, colleges and industries.
Guides students in their participation in school and community activities.
Conducts individual, small- and large-group, and classroom guidance counseling sessions as needed.
Works to discover and develop special abilities of students.
Works to resolve students’ educational handicaps.
Works with students on an individual basis in the solution of personal problems related to such problems as home and family relations, health and emotional adjustment, etc.
Provides crisis intervention for students in immediate need.
Consults with parents, principals, nursing staff, teachers, school psychologists, special service personnel, and outside experts on individual cases as necessary.
Makes referrals to other agencies and service providers as appropriate.
Plans and/or participates in staff orientation and staff development activities.
Provides in-service training in guidance for teachers and familiarizes the staff with the range of services offered by the student personnel services department.
Advises administrators and faculty on matters of student discipline.
Takes an active role in interpreting the school’s objectives to students, parents and the community at large; interprets the guidance program to the community.
Organizes and conducts an annual “career day.”
Ensures the maintenance of accurate, up-to-date and confidential student records; documents all counseling services and referrals performed; maintains confidentiality as required.
Provides necessary student information to colleges and potential employers; makes recommendations to colleges for admissions and scholarships.
Plans and administers the department budget; monitors expenditures and maintains financial records as required.
Coordinates special events, projects or programs as assigned.
Performs general administrative/office duties as required, including but not limited to composing reports and correspondence, entering data into the computer, compiling data for reports, copying and filing documents, conducting and attending meetings, responding to mail and telephone calls, etc.
Operates various types of machinery and equipment including a computer, printer, typewriter, copier, fax machine, telephone, calculator, audio-visual equipment, etc.
Performs related duties as required.