Fort Mill School District

Job Description

School Counselor

Oak Grove Academy

Qualifications

• A valid South Carolina certificate in school counseling.
• Belief in and respect for the dignity and worth of each individual.
• A commitment to putting children first.
  
  

Reports to: Principal

Supervises: Student helpers and parent volunteers.

Job Goal: The School Counselor is responsible for working collaboratively with the school counseling team to develop, implement and manage a comprehensive school counseling program to serve the academic, social and career development, and post-secondary readiness needs of students enrolled in FMSD. The primary purpose of the comprehensive school counseling program is the support of the instructional and academic goals of FMSD.

Performance Responsibilities

• Provides individual and group counseling to address academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs
• Works with students on an individual basis in the solution of personal problems related to as home and family relations, health, and emotional adjustment by providing individual and group counseling
• Serves as a liaison between the school system and other agencies in coordination of student support services
• Consults and collaborates with the teachers, school psychologists, social workers, administrators, families, and community resources to develop student success
• Collaborates with teachers and administrators to implement Multi-tiered Systems of Support
• Registers and schedules students new to the programs and assists in orientations to program, procedures and the school’s varied opportunities for learning
• Aids students in course and subject selection
• Monitors 504 plans and participates in IEP meetings
• Assists with crisis intervention and provides trauma-informed support
• Guides students through academic planning, graduation tracking, dual enrollment, and post-secondary preparation
• Works closely with high school Assistant Principals of Instruction to monitor transcripts, graduation requirements, and ensure students remain on task
• Serves as Online Educational Coordinator for Virtual SC and Edmentum courses- enrolling students, monitoring progress, and supporting success
• Maintains clear, consistent communication system to collect and disseminate critical student information to appropriate staff and stakeholders
• Works with students who experience academic difficulties
• Works to prevent students from dropping out of school
• Plans guidance field trips to schools, colleges, and industry for interested students
• Makes recommendations for summer programs
• Arranges for tutors and summer school work
• Obtains and disseminates occupational information to students and to classes studying occupations
• Confers with parents whenever necessary
• Promotes the guidance program to the community
• Provides in-service training in guidance for teachers and student teachers
• Assists with testing in needed areas
• Develops and coordinates scheduling for the school year
• Participates in assigned school duties
• Provides classroom guidance activities
• Works collaboratively with the high school counselors to plan IGPs
• Responds to crisis situations when appropriate, i.e. emotional, physical and health
• Attends and participates in local, county and state networking programs for educational purposes
• Provides new school year orientation for students and parents
• Participates in IEP, SWAT and grade team meetings
  
  

Terms of Employment: 200-Day Contract. Salary paid from the FMSD Teacher Salary Schedule based on SC Teaching Certificate regarding degree level and years of experience

Evaluation: Performance on this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the board’s policy on evaluation of professional staff.