Dresden High School is seeking qualified applicants for the role of School Counselor. Learn more about Dresden High School here:

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School Counselor, High School
Reports to
School Principal
Status
Full Time, 11 months
Purpose of Job
The School Counselor is responsible for helping students overcome problems that impede learning and assisting them in making educational, occupational, and life plans.
Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities
• Organize and coordinate an effective school guidance and counseling program that is based upon the needs of students, staff, and parents.
• Provide individual, small group, and large group counseling to students.
• Prepare teaching outline for all groups to coincide with the guidance curriculum and work with parents, when necessary, to provide appropriate methods to meet the student's needs.
• Provide counseling to students in terms of increasing self-awareness and developing a positive self-concept.
• Provide consultation to students about decisions and goals.
• Provide career awareness opportunities for the students.
• Provide counseling and behavior alternatives to students who are referred as having problems with attendance, retention, discipline, and pre-delinquency.
• Act as student advocate in matters involving students.
• Serve as school 504 Compliance Coordinator.
• Registers students new to the school and orients them to school procedures.
• Maintain student records and protects their confidentiality.
• Work to prevent students from dropping out of school.
• Provide student information to colleges and potential employers according to provisions of the Board's policy on student records.
• Make recommendations to colleges for admission and scholarships.
• Guide students in their participation in school and community activities.
• Organize, conduct, and/or participate in an annual career day or college fair.
• Work with students on an individual basis in the solution of personal problems related to problems such as home and family relations, health, and emotional adjustment.
• Provide counseling and behavior alternatives to students who are referred as having problems with attendance, retention, discipline, and pre-delinquency.
• Confer with parents when necessary.
• Interprets the guidance program to the community.
• Act as student advocate in all matters involving students.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
• Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress according to school and district policies
• Participate in department, school, district, and parent meetings
• Perform all duties with integrity, professionalism, and in compliance with all school, district, state, and federal laws/policies.
• Demonstrate skills and preparation in working with students from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds
• Encourage family and community engagement
• Communicate effectively with families
• Participate in appropriate professional development and trainings
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Adhere to the Tennessee Teacher Code of Ethics
• Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
Education, Skills, and Abilities
Master's degree in School Counseling with current valid educator license and appropriate endorsement.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with colleagues
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Understanding of TEAM Evaluation Model
Physical Demands
This job may require lifting objects that exceed 20 pounds, with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Other physical demands that may be required are as follows:
• Pushing and/or pulling
• Stooping and/or kneeling
• Reaching
• Talking
• Hearing
• Seeing
Capacity and Ability Requirements
Specific capacities and abilities may be required of an individual to learn or adequately perform a task or job duty.
• Intelligence: The ability to understand instructions and underlying principles. Ability to reason and make judgments.
• Verbal: Ability to understand the meanings of words and the ideas associated with them.
• Numerical: Ability to perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately.
• Manual dexterity: Ability to move the hands and fingers easily.
General Requirements
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so assigned.
Weakley County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the school system may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Applying online indicates the receipt and review of this job description by the (potential) employee.