BAVEL Guidance Counselor

JOB TITLE: BAVEL GUIDANCE COUNSELOR (Elem, Middle, High)DEPARTMENT: GUIDANCEREPORTS TO: BUILDING ADMINISTRATORAPPROVED BY: DATE:SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Responsible for the organization of student services under the direct authority of the principalQUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:Must have no convictions of a felony or past criminal history,be in good health as evidenced by completion of a physical examination as prescribed by the BoardMust be of good character and moral behavior;Master's degree in Guidance Counseling; Kentucky Guidance Counselor's certificate;Successful teaching and counseling experience desired. RESPONSIBILITIES:Demonstrate positive behavior toward the purposes and goals of BAVELIndividual counseling with students as referred by parent, principal, teacher or student (personal, academic, behavior, etc.)Provide preventive guidance and coordinate support groups. Topics may include but not limited to peer mediation, conflict resolution and other proactive programs to address student needs. These sessions give the students an opportunity to get to know the counselor and may open the door for individual counseling in the futureProvide program specific counseling services to identified groups (ie. Gifted and Talented)Coordinate and implement response to intervention (MTSS) strategies with staff and studentsAssist in identifying students with special abilities or needsAssist and serve as designee to chair ARC meetings as assignedAssist in registration of new students throughout the year, as well as summer and kindergarten registrationProvide interpretation of student intake / placement information and recommend appropriate course choices to foster continuity between grade levels and schools, as well as opportunities for further education, careers and career training opportunitiesAssist in the maintenance of cumulative student folders and state required reports.Assist building coordinator with scheduling and facilitation of state mandated testingCoordinate and make students aware of community agencies available beyond those that can be provided by the counselorMember of school and district crisis teamsSchool Retention Committee memberImplement the Kentucky Professional Standards as well as the Standard set forth by the Board for School CounselorsBe familiar with all teacher and district handbooks and adhere to policies of the Board of Education and administrative rules and regulationsPerform other tasks or duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or building principal ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:Show enthusiasm, interest and concern for the total program and its efficient operationBe consistently responsible and display an attitude of honesty and credibilityMaintains regular and punctual attendanceMaintains student controlBe clean, neat and professionally dressedWill be required to complete all required training and attend in-service sessions.Performs assigned tasks in a timely manner.Consistently displays self-control with parents, students and school personnel.Understands the operational technologies needed in the digital/virtual learning student and environmentDedicates time and energy to keeping abreast of the latest information related to area of expertise and technologyPossesses strong verbal and written communication skillsFlexibility to accommodate non-traditional office hours to facilitate synchronous and asynchronous learning, when applicableMaintains a clean workstation (bus, desk, office, etc.) and does maintenance as neededOperate equipment in a safe manner at all timesDemonstrates positive behavior toward the purposes and goals of the Barren County Public SchoolsTERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:Work year is comprised of the number of days as designated by board policy.Salary commensurate with adopted certified personnel salary schedule.Sick leave and personal leave provided as stated in board policy.EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Certified Personnel.The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.I have had the opportunity to discuss this appraisal with my supervisor / evaluator. I understand that it is my privilege to file written comments concerning this job description / appraisal with the principal and the central office. My signature below denotes that I have seen and received a copy of this job description / evaluation.