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High School Guidance Counselor (School Counselor)

Truth or Consequences Municipal Schools
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TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS DISTRICT

POSITION DESCRIPTION

 

POSITION:                             High School Guidance Counselor

REPORTS TO:                        Principal

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:       Must hold or be eligible for NM PED school counseling licensure. 

 

ESSENTIALDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

COMPETENCIES FOR SCHOOL COUNSELOR [6.63.6.9 NMAC 4.2.312.9,02-14-03]: 

  • A. The counselor will develop and implement a comprehensive school level guidance program based on the American School Counseling Association National Standards and focused on the physical, social, intellectual, emotional, and vocational growth of each student by: 1. Determining guidance priorities based on locally assessed needs. 2. Formulating measurable objectives from identified needs and priorities. 3. Formulating specific tasks relating to achieving objectives. 4. Coordinating a continuing evaluation of the program. 5. Serving all students at the prevention level. 6. Coordinating with the appropriate administration to achieve items A. 1-4. 
  • B. The Counselor will coordinate activities in the guidance and counseling program by: 1. Communicating the curriculum based on Content Standards and Benchmarks. 2. Working with other staff members to encourage the inclusion of a student-oriented philosophy in all school activities. 3. Helping to integrate the guidance and counseling program within the total school program. 4. Communicating with parents and the community about services available within the guidance and counseling program. 5. Learning about available school and community resources. 6. Establishing and maintaining contact with school and community resources. 7. Working with the administration to utilize community resources related to the guidance program. 
  • C. The counselor will provide information and facilitate guidance activities for students, staff, and parents by: 1. Assisting others in their understanding of personal and social development. 2. Serving as a resource to facilitate groups and presentations on pertinent issues. 3. Providing prevention strategies which address current issues such as chemical dependency, teenage pregnancy, suicide, dropping out, and various forms of abuse. 4. Conducting activities on educational career themes. 5. Conducting orientation/training programs for students, parents, and staff. 6. Interpreting test results to students, parents, and staff. 
  • D. The counselor will serve as a consultant to the school and community by: 1. Providing mediation for change in behavior and conflict resolution. 2. Serving as a liaison for issues pertinent to the learning environment of the school. 3. Supporting the staff with assistance in developing positive rapport with students to maximize learning potential by reducing or mitigating the impact of learning barriers. 4. Assisting teachers in identifying students who would benefit from counseling and providing feedback on referred students as appropriate. 5. Providing information to parents and students to aid in their understanding of educational goals and barriers to learning. 6. Providing resource materials and expertise dealing with issues affecting students, staff, and family. 7. Providing information about appropriate community resources or organizations which provide services to students and their families. 8. Developing strategies and methods of working with parents and guardians. 
  • E. The counselor will provide individual and group counseling by: 1. Providing crisis intervention. 2. Using interventions in situations detrimental to the physical, mental, educational, and emotional wellbeing of the individual. 3. Providing support to individuals by addressing topics such as interpersonal relations, communication, decision-making, problem-solving skills, academic programs, and career and life planning. 4. Making referrals to school and community resources when necessary. 
  • F. The counselor will uphold the standards of the counseling profession by: 1. Meeting the state competency standard and the requirements for preparation. 2. Participating in the development of policies concerning guidance and counseling. 3. Keeping informed about developments and innovations with the profession at the local, state, and national levels. 4. Following the legal and ethical standards of the counseling profession. 5. Realizing personal and professional limitations. 
  • G. The counselor will understand the cultural context of relationships, issues, and trends in a multicultural and diverse society related to such factors as culture, ethnicity, nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation, mental, and physical characteristics, education, family values, religious and spiritual beliefs, and socioeconomic status, and unique characteristics of individuals, couples, families, ethnic groups, and communities. 
  • H. The counselor will be able to use technology in the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of a comprehensive school counseling program. MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND WORK AIDS: Various machines and equipment including, but not limited to personal computer, word processor, calculator, copier, scanner, overhead projector, document camera, DVD player, etc.. 

SKILLS/APITITUDES: Efficient organizational ability; professional written and oral communication skills; ability to maintain high level of professionalism and confidentiality regarding students, staff, parents, and school matters.