RICHMOND COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM (RCSS)
JOB DESCRIPTION
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OFFICIAL TITLE: School Counselor
SUPERVISOR: Principal
SALARY RANGE: In accordance with RCBOE Salary Schedules
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Work Year – 195 days, 200 days
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SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:
To serve the students in all areas of guidance and counseling. To serve as a resource for other staff members in the above areas. Under direction, provides a comprehensive developmental program of guidance and counseling to assist students in the area of academic achievement, career/educational decision making, and personal and social development. Acts as consultant, in this regard, to school staff, parents, and community members.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: (Asterisk for essential job duties.)
- Implements/assists in implementing the school-based guidance plan (*)
- Promotes the school guidance and counseling program to students, school staff, parents, and community
- Conducts individual counseling with students in areas of need
- Conducts group counseling with students in areas of educational, academic, career and social/emotional needs
- Coordinates with school staff to provide supportive instructional classroom activities that relate to student, academic, career and social/emotional needs
- Interprets results of group and individual tests for students, staff and parents
- Serves as a member of the Response to Intervention Team (*)
- Coordinates the group testing program
- Ensures that students receive appropriate career development assistance
- Consults with school staff and parents on student problems and concerns as needed or requested
- Promotes utilization of community resources/services/agencies
- Participates in professional learning activities
- The employee shall carry out such other and further duties, whether specifically listed above or not, as are assigned or required by such employee’s supervisor, other appropriate school personnel, law board policy administrative regulation, department handbook, as are reasonably necessary to the efficient operation of the school system and its mission.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS:
Thorough knowledge of the RCSS Policies and Procedures, Comprehensive Guidance and Counseling Program, and Program of Studies. Knowledge of growth and developmental stages of children. Ability to read, take notes, and interpret written material. Ability to work effectively as part of a team or independently with staff, students, and parents. Ability to use a computer and other technological equipment. Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to speak effectively to large and small groups. Excellent human relations skills with the ability to establish good relationships with many different types of individuals and groups.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:
Holder of Masters Degree in Education, Guidance and Counseling. Three years of successful teaching experience is preferred. Must have organizational and communication skills.
CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:
Meets Georgia state certification requirements for school guidance and counseling.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Requires good physical and mental stamina, physical mobility, and some moving of materials and equipment for instructional use.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
None
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the School Board policy on evaluation of personnel.
Date Established: Date(s) Revised: 2/09
This description may be changed at any time. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Board. Richmond County Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.
i* Essential job duties - the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation.
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