What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Counselor position at Confidential?
Duties and Responsibilies:
The school counselor establishes the school counseling program and develops activities and resources to implement and evaluate the program. The school counselor involves other school staff in making decisions about the school counseling program.
- Provides individual and group counseling services to meet the developmental, preventative and remedial needs of students.
- Consults with students, parents, teachers, and other school and community personnel to assist in meeting the needs of students.
- Coordinates all counseling services for students and assists with the coordination and implementation of student services in the school. The counselor also assists teachers with the Guidance Curriculum.
- Accurately interprets test results and other student data. Assists teachers with the educational placement of students by using appropriate educational assessment strategies.
- Adheres to ethical standards of the counseling profession, and abides by the laws, policies, and procedures that govern the schools. The counselor also participates in professional associations and updates professional knowledge and skills when needed.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Grade levels:
- Elementary school
- High school
- Middle school
Physical setting:
- Private school
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- school counseling: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- School Counseling Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
