26-27 School Counselor

Rapides Parish School District•Alexandria, LA

About The Position

To contribute to the development of the total student by supporting a focus on academic, personal/ social, and career development so they achieve success in school and are prepared to lead fulfilling lives as responsible members of society.

Requirements

Certification in school counseling as prescribed by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education

Responsibilities

Establish and implement a comprehensive school counseling program effectively as measured by the counselor evaluation system in accordance with federal and state regulations and the district’s Personnel Evaluation Plan.
Assume responsibility for growth in student learning in the assigned area of responsibilities.
Set counseling goals, develop action plans, and monitor progress toward goals.
Support students in meeting academic and behavioral expectations.
Provide educational and career guidance to students, including but not limited to the following:
Coordinate and provide school-wide student support services efficiently and effectively.
Collaborate and engage with school personnel and all stakeholders effectively.
Collaborate with the School Principal and colleagues to generate the master schedule annually.
Serve on special committees (e.g., 504, Student Well-Being, SBLC, Pupil Progression/IAIP, Crisis, Dyslexia) as required by the School Principal or district administration and perform related work as required.
Plan and oversee assigned events as required by the School Principal, e.g., graduation ceremonies, ring ceremony.
Coordinate standardized testing and assessment schedules, ensuring compliance with state and district regulations.
Assist school administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student conduct and effective school operation.
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, books, materials, and facilities.
Attend after-school events as scheduled, including but not limited to in-person faculty meetings, parent/family night events, and after-school athletic and special events duty as assigned.
To carry out the Performance Expectations and Indicators for Counselors as outlined in Bulletin 130: A. Counseling Program Vision, Strategic Goal Setting, and Action Planning 1. Development and Communication of Vision 2. Goal Setting, Action Planning, and Monitoring 3. Expectations B. Student Services 1. Student Support and Data Collection 2. Meeting Students’ Needs 3. Organization and Management of Time and Student Records C. Leadership, Advocacy, and Reflection 1. Leadership and Advocacy 2. Reflective Practices D. School Community and Engagement 1. Collaboration with School Personnel 2. Collaboration with All Stakeholders A. Professionalism and Integrity 1. Professional Behavior 2. Integrity 3. Confidentiality
Maintain professional personal appearance and demonstrate respect for colleagues.
Attend work regularly; report to work on time; and provide advance notice of need for absence.
Complete work efficiently and accurately (with few/no errors) within deadlines without supervision.
Perform job responsibilities consistently, use time wisely, plan properly, take care of materials and equipment.
Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate trustworthiness; exercise good judgment.
Support, implement, assist with, and/or ensure application of district initiatives and other programs or directives of the Superintendent and Board.
Keep direct supervisor informed of the progress being made in area(s) of responsibility.
Report to the Rapides Parish School Board as needed or directed.
Keep abreast professionally by attending local, regional, state, or national meetings and/or staff development that address area(s) of responsibility as directed by supervisor.
Complete and submit all forms, reports, documentation, and trainings by required dates and in accordance with district policies and procedures.
Remain open to suggestions and innovative ideas; receive and apply feedback.
Demonstrate competence in areas of responsibility.
Exert every effort to constructively involve stakeholders in all professional settings.
Communicate appropriately and work effectively with all populations.
Exhibit desirable qualities such as commitment to job responsibilities, enthusiasm, cooperation, sense of humor, creativity, tact, positive attitude/work ethic, dependability, punctuality, self-discipline/control, poise, voice control, effective nonverbal communication, a professional appearance, initiative, and a genuine concern and interest for others.
Follow the specific requirements established by the School Board (LEA), State Department of Education (LDOE), the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE), and/or Federal regulations and guidelines established by each.
Perform any duty, not specifically assigned, as deemed necessary by the assigning authority in order to maintain continuity where needed.
To follow Federal, State, School Board and school policies