MORGAN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-3

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Professional School Counselor

POSITION SUMMARY: The counselor will help the principal and other school staff in creating a school environment favorable to learning and personal growth. Included are establishing rapport and assisting students become self-reliant, involved in their own educational and life planning, problem-solving, decision-making and self-managing behavior.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in implementing the district’s philosophy of education, its policies and rules governing instruction, student activities and conduct.
• Assist in the implementation of Federal, State and District mandates, policies, rules and regulations.
• Assist in providing orientation services for students and staff new to the building.
• Maintain records relevant to monitoring of students and the guidance program.
• Assist students in understanding their strengths and challenges as they strive to achieve their best.
• Assist in the administration, analysis and communicating results of the State and District assessment programs.
• Provide information to individual, large and small groups of students to use in planning and making optimum personal, education and life choices.
• Facilitate students becoming aware of personal strengths and limitations as related to their life goals, personal potential and self-satisfaction.
• Assist in development and implementation of any student academic and character recognition programs.
• Be available to individual students for assistance with personal issues.
• Confer as appropriate with students, families and staff in the best interest of a student’s individual health, safety, education and character development.
• Be familiar with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
• Assist in the implementation and monitoring of the intervention and accommodation process from pre-referral study through application of individualized plans.
• Be aware of and utilize available school, community and other resources.
• Be prepared for and actively participate on any District Crisis Intervention Team as needed.
• Maintain professional competence and growth through participation in district provided and self-selected staff development opportunities.
• Perform such other tasks and responsibilities as may be assigned by the building principal or Superintendent of Schools.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters Degree from an accredited college or university
• Valid and current Special Services License issued by the Colorado Department of Education
• Endorsement in school counseling