POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE:    School Guidance Counselor

The primary function of the school guidance counselor is to provide a comprehensive competency-based counseling program focused on the learning, personal/social and career/vocational needs of all students. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Possess a Master's Degree in Guidance and/or School Counseling; a current license for position as required by the Virginia Department of Education; and a minimum of three years of teaching, counseling, or other experience working with children similar in age to the position hired. 

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. Adhere to and support board policy, school guidelines, administrative rules and directives. 
2. Make him/herself available to all students seeking guidance and counseling services.
3. Advocate on behalf of the student and/or his/her family. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students.
4. Facilitate outreach efforts to provide services to students, parents/guardians and staff. 
5. Connect students, parents/guardians and staff with specialized referral agencies.
6. Understand, evaluate, and interpret academic performance data. Interpret information about students to the student, their parents/guardians, and staff.
7. Implement individual and group counseling methods that are appropriate.
8. Conduct career and educational planning activities. 
9. Participate in in-service activities promoted by the district.
10. Submit required reports promptly and accurately.
11. Perform other duties as assigned by Building Principal or District Administrator.

JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Schedule students in appropriate courses.
2. Consult with students, parents and staff to assist students with academic/career planning. 
3. Meet individually with every 9-12th grade student and develop a career plan. 
4. Assist students with scholarship, college entrance, and financial aid applications.
5. Provide annual Standard of Learning assessment support to the school testing coordinator or building administrator.
6. Assist with student, course and school scheduling.