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POSITION: School Counselor
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Salary Schedule: Teacher Scale (190 days + additional days)
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Department: Certified
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Work Days: 226
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Reports to: Principal
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FLSA: Exempt
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Evaluation: Annually
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Prepared Date: 08/2022
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Twiggs County Public Schools will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to allow them to perform the essential functions of the job when such individuals request an accommodation so long as the accommodation does not create an undue financial hardship for the district.
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PRIMARY FUNCTION: Promote student success, provide preventative service, and respond to identified student needs by implementing a comprehensive school counseling program that addresses the academic, career and personal/social development of all students
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EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:
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Required Master’s degree in School Counseling or master’s degree in equivalent field of study, Must hold or be eligible or S-5 certification in school counseling; Two (2) years of experience in counseling students as individuals and groups preferred.
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Provides school and system support through effective school counseling program and support for educational programs
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Provides responsive services to students through the effective use of individual and small-group counseling, consultation, and referral skills.
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Implements school counseling curriculum through the use of effective instructional skills and careful planning of structure group sessions for all students.
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Conducts individual counseling with students.
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Conducts group counseling with students in the areas of educational, career, and personal/social needs.
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Coordinates with administration to provide supportive and instructional classroom activities that relate to student educational, career, and personal/social needs.
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Assists with administration and interpretation of standardized testing.
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Ensures that all students receive appropriate career readiness advisement
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Ensures that all students receive appropriate college readiness advisement
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Consults with school staff on student problems and concerns as needed or as requested
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Consults with parents on student problems and concerns as needed or requested.
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Promote the use of community resources in meeting student needs.
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Engage in professional development activities, workshops, and conferences.
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Evaluate transcripts and review records in order to advise students and faculty members about course selections and placement.
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Performs other duties as assigned by Principal.
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
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- Ability to work well with students, parents, staff, and community is required. High integrity, excellent character, and good professional reputation are essential attributes. Ability to speak and present in front of small and large groups. Strong written and oral communication skills. Strong planning, organization, and leadership skills.
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