Middle School Counselor

Job DescriptionMiddle School School CounselorConway Public School DistrictQualificationsMaster's degreeThree years of classroom teaching experienceExperience in a public school settingPossesses the necessary certification as required by the Arkansas Department of EducationReports ToPrincipalSupervisesNot applicableTerms Of EmploymentThe contract length will be 205 days. The salary schedule will be A & J.EvaluationBased on local district policy and Arkansas Department of Education guidelines, and performed by the building-level principal who is assisted by the assistant principal in regard to evaluations.Job GoalThe Middle School Counselor will oversee the successful implementation of the school counseling program in accordance with all applicable state and District guidelines.Performance ResponsibilitiesFollows and maintains knowledge of all District policies and procedures.Provides individual and small group counseling.Assists students in making course and subject selections as well as with evaluating career interests and choices.Assists with the state-mandated testing program.Serves as the building-level McKinney-Vento designee.Assists in the scheduling of classes.Coordinates student enrollment and registration.Assists with mark reporting.Assists with orientation for students who are new to the school regarding procedures and educational opportunities.Assists with the District's dropout prevention efforts.Is aware of and abides by laws protecting a student's right to privacy.Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops, or professional meetings or by conducting research and by maintaining professional relationships with members of institutions of higher learning and the business community.Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students, parents, and teachers.Provides counseling activities to assist students with educational, social, and career adjustment and planning.Provides individual counseling activities to assist in meeting personal needs of individual students.Promotes better understanding of students and their educational, social, and career development and planning.Refers students to outside agencies or professional individuals when mental health needs warrant.Serves as ready resource to students to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and maturity.Other duties, as assignedThis job description is in no way an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. Conway Public Schools reserves the right to add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.