POSITION DESCRIPTION

 

 

POSITION TITLE:    High School Counselor

FLSA:                       Exempt Professional

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:                          

  • Counsel students to meet their academic, personal/social and career planning needs.

  • Working knowledge of eSchool and basic computer skills.
  • Willingness to communicate and work with school leadership team.
  • Be an advocate for students in working with parents and teachers.
  • Willingness to work with counseling team on projects (CAP, scholarships, etc.)
  • Woerk with District Testing Coordinator for building level assessments.
  • Abide by the Arkansas Code of Ethics.              

 

REPORTS TO:        Principal                   

 

OVERVIEW:  The school guidance program assists students in becoming responsible adults.  Career plans are developed, reviewed, and updated periodically in accordance with students’ post graduation educational and occupational goals.  Continuous attention is given to assisting students to develop competence in decision-making, career planning, working with others, and taking responsibility for their own behavior.

 

 

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

  1. Attend all meetings and training sessions as directed.

  2. Assist administrators with the distribution and interpretation of standardized tests scores for students and parents.

  3. Duties as assigned by building principal.