School Counselor (See Additional Information Below)

FAYETTE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

School Counselor

Position Description

The Fayette County Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or

disability in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services or activities.

WORK LOCATION: Assigned school FLSA STATUS: E x e m pt

REPORTS TO: P r incipal and/or designated WORK CALENDAR: 1 9 0 Days (ES)

school-based administrators 200 Days (MS/HS)
SALARY: Salary based on Fayette County APPROVED (Board):
Public School System Educator

REVISED: November 2024;
Salary Scale adjusted for days

September 2022; June
worked.

2022; February 2018

SUMMARY: Provide students with a comprehensive school counseling program that promotes self-esteem development,

responsible behavior, career exploration and educational planning; provide assistance to students and parents/guardians;

collaborate with community resource personnel, staff and faculty to create and assist with the development and

implementation of programs and services for the students and schools.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance

2. Coordinate individual student planning and responsive services designed to meet students’ needs on an individual
and/or small group basis

3. Conduct classroom guidance, small group and individual counseling that relates to personal, academic and career
development

4. Implement a goal-driven comprehensive school counseling program based on the ASCA model by providing
relevant learning experiences in the three domains: academic achievement, career development and

social/emotional growth as well as promoting the program to all internal and external stakeholders

5. Assist in the transition of students from grade levels within the school as well as school levels by collaborating
with feeder pattern personnel

6. Recognize and serve as a resource in preventative and responsive services for teachers, administrators,
parents/guardians and the community in addressing student concerns

7. Communicate and collaborate effectively with students, parents/guardians, district and school personnel, and other
stakeholders in a way that enhances student learning and improves the comprehensive school counseling services

provided

8. Develop and maintain a written plan for effective delivery of the school counseling program based on stakeholder
data and the school improvement plan

9. Participate in student development and achievement related conferences with parents/guardians, students, teachers,
the principal, and/or administrators

10. Exhibit a commitment to professional ethics and the mission, vision and beliefs of the school counseling program
and participate in professional growth opportunities

11. Conduct a yearly program audit to evaluate the effectiveness of the counseling curriculum, interventions, and
programs in order to assess and further develop the future school counseling program

12. Promote a safe, positive learning environment which is inclusive of all students and advocates for student needs in
order to reach their educational goals

13. Create a student-centered environment which promotes post-secondary planning provides appropriate academic
advisement, and develops interpersonal skills

14. Promote student learning by implementing a comprehensive school counseling program by spending 80% of time
in school counseling core curriculum, individual student planning, responsive services, and indirect student

services and 20% in program planning and school support

2024

15. Ability to be present at the physical worksite

16. Must be able to properly and consistently supervise students, particularly during emergency situations

17. Perform other duties as assigned and allowable by intended program

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Valid Professional Standards Commission approved certificate in guidance and counseling at level SRS-5 or above

Ability to work well with students, parents, staff, and the community

Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities. Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force

occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Frequent

bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling and repetitive fine motor activities.

Prolonged periods of standing, walking and sitting. Vision, hearing and verbal communications are essential functions of this

position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience as a counselor in a school setting

REQUIRED DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The employee must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function of the position. When appropriate, reasonable

accommodations will be provided to afford persons with disabilities an opportunity to perform the essential functions of the

position. Employees are expected to attend all required meetings as approved by the supervisor. The employee will adhere

to the Georgia Professional Standards Commission’s Code of Ethics for Educators, all Fayette County Board of Education

policies, administrative regulations, school system procedures, and all other applicable professional performance criteria.

Maintenance of criminal history check is required for all employees.

School Counselor