School Counselor - High School

REQUIREMENTS:1. Educational Level: Completed Master's Degree in School Counseling2. Certification/License Required: Valid Georgia School Counselor Certificate3. Experience: None4. Physical Activities: Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities5. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Written and oral communication; organization; affective educationThe Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.ESSENTIAL DUTIES:1. Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.2. Plans, develops, and implements a comprehensive school counseling program aligning with the CCSD Student Standardsand the Comprehensive Guide3. Plans, develops, and implements action plans based on the needs of the students and the school.4. Provides classroom lessons, group counseling, and individual counseling that relates to the academic, career, and personal development of students.5. Coordinates with school staff to provide supportive instructional classroom activities that relate to student academic, career, and personal development.6. Collaborates and consults with parents, administrators, and teachers.7. Collects and reports on student outcomes from classroom lessons, small group, and individual consultations.8. Conducts and/or participates in professional learning.9. Facilitates the referral of students and parents to internal and external services.10. Supports Cobb System of Support (CSOS) including the personal needs of students.11. Participates in school and county committees.12. Coordinates transitional activities with feeder schools.13. Interprets standardized tests and state mandated tests.14. Protects confidentiality of student records and student information.15. Conducts and/or assists with parent meetings and education.16. Selects, purchases, and inventories materials and technology for the School Counseling Program.17. Demonstrates professional and ethical practices consistent with school and system policies in working with students, student records, parents, and colleagues.18. The following items pertain to Middle School Counselors only:a. Assists with new student enrollmentb. Provides instruction related to the Bridge Law requirements19. The following items pertain to High School Counselors only:a. Assists with new student enrollmentb. Evaluates transcriptsc. Participates in advisementd. Provides instruction related to the Bridge Law requirementse. Assists students in the preparation of college, scholarships and employment applications20. Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.