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JOB TITLE:

Itinerant Lead High School Counselor

REPORTS TO:

Instructional Superintendent of Student Support Services and the School Counseling Coordinator

WORK DAYS:

240 Contract Days

SALARY:

Certified LC ($76,320 – $121,496)

LOCATION:

Various Locations

FLSA Status:

EXEMPT

NON EXEMPT

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Lead High School Counselor will provide leadership for the implementation of the guidance and counseling program services to improve academics, attendance and behavior of all students.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervise the high school counseling program and high school counselors.
Coordinate, monitor and provide assistance for the implementation of the counseling program;
Coordinate the activities of the high school counseling department, including calendaring school days and evening events for communicating important information to students and parents;
Coordinate student scheduling, data entry of grades and production and evaluation of transcripts;
Assist with the supervision of student records and transcripts to ensure compliance as per state and federal regulations;
Guide individuals and groups of students through the development of educational, personal, social and career plans;
Review school data to ensure the counseling program is meeting the academic, college/career, and personal/social development of all students;
Consult with and train teachers, parents and staff regarding children’s needs;
Seek opportunities for children with behavioral/social challenges and their parents to receive support through special programs, specialists and outside agencies (if appropriate);
Participate in, coordinate and conduct activities that contribute to the effective operation of the counseling program and school;
Assist in the identification and implementation of interventions to enhance student success and reduce the dropout rates;
Plan and evaluate the counseling program; have familiarity and experience with the American School Crisis Association, and the recognized ASCA model program.
Implement the comprehensive guidance curriculum: conduct classroom guidance activities in each teacher's class and/or systematically conduct developmental counseling groups for each grade level throughout the year; consult with and/or provide resources to teachers to facilitate their instruction of counseling content and to infuse counseling content in the regular educational curriculum.
Guide individuals and groups of students through the development of life skills: work with students in acquiring knowledge about and effective use of skills when interacting in the home, academic and peer environments.
Counsel individuals and small groups of children toward social and emotional growth: conduct structured, goal-oriented counseling sessions in systematic response to identified needs of individual or groups of children.
Consult with and train teachers, parents and staff regarding student needs: participate in staffing; conduct in service programs for faculty;
Coach, evaluate and train counseling staff.
Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's Degree or higher w/a guidance and counseling endorsement
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may require.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Completed Application (HireTrue)
Resume (uploaded to application)
Three (3) returned References (HireTrue)

*PLEASE ENSURE ALL INFORMATION IS CURRENT WITHIN A 6 MONTH PERIOD*

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity are required to perform job responsibilities.

REVISED:

December 2024

Please Note: All candidates must submit to a background check (https://www.cogentid.com/al/index_adeNew.htm). Employment is contingent upon candidate meeting suitability criteria as established by Alabama State Department of Education. The Birmingham Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the District are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments. Birmingham Board of Education is required by state law to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees by using the federal E-Verify program. New employees are required to provide a Social Security number, an unexpired identity document that contains a photograph, and other acceptable documents that establish employment eligibility. In addition to determining whether a new hire is authorized to work in the United States, E-Verify will confirm that the employee's name and Social Security number match.