JOB DESCRIPTION
PRINCIPALS AND SUPERVISORS PLEASE NO TIFY ALL UNDER YOUR SUPERVISION WHO
WOULD BE QUALIFIED AND INTEREST IN THIS POSITION.
Date:
Position: COUNSELOR
Salary: Will be paid on State Certificate
Deadline Date:
Qualifications:
- A VALID North Carolina "G" certificate in Counseling.
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and
acceptable.
Reports to: Principal and Student Services Field Coordinator
Job Goal: To provide services focusing on the developm ental, preventive, and remedial needs o f
school populations. These services include counseling, consulting, and coordinating
activities for educational, personal, social, and career development.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Help plan, implement, coordi nate, and evaluate the school-c ounseling program. Maintain an
organized, functional, and up-to-date office and/or counseling center.
- Counsel students individually and in groups about their educational, personal, social, and caree r
concerns with the intent of helping them reach their full potential.
- Assist the classroom teach er with integrating guidance and char acter education in to the curriculum
by providing materials and resources, giving suggestions for integration with other curriculum areas,
and presenting model activities to classes.
- Is knowledgeable of and complies with local, stat e, and federal legislation and guidelines relative to
the collection, dissemination, and confidentiality of assessment date and student records.
- Provide consultation to students, parents, and school personne l concerning interpretation and
utilization of available data on student interest, abilities, and achievement.
- Assist with the implementation of the state and local testing programs.
- Provide consultation regarding use of student data of curriculum development.
- Provide information and guidance to prepare students for post se condary educational programs an d
financial aid opportunities for the world of work.
- Contribute to the implementat ion of a comprehensive school guidance program through group
guidance, staff development, and public relations.
- Participate in orientation activitie s for new students and work to or ient all students to the guidance
program and activities each year.
- Knowledgeable of, utilize and coordinate community resources to address student needs.
- Recognize personal or professional limitations by making appropriate referrals to other professionals
who can address student needs.
- Assist school personnel in creat ing and maintaining a positive climate for student growth and
development.
- Participate in School-Based Commit tee functions for suspected or id entified students with special
needs.
- Manage time effectivel y and provide services on schedule. Maintain record s of services requested
and delivered.
- Participate in staff development activities and a ssume responsibility for professional growth an d
development through reading, workshops, seminars a nd/or advanced coursewo rk at institutions fo r
higher learning.
- Deliver guidance and counseling serv ices consistent with state and local policies, and in accordance
with professional standards and ethics.
- Carry out other school dutie s as assigned by the prin cipal to ensure the su ccess of the total school
program.
Term of Employment: Ten Months
Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on
Evaluation o Certified Personnel.
INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT S: An application must be on file in the Personnel Of fice. If you do not
have an application on file, you may obtain one at th e Buncombe County Schools Administrative Office or by
downloading it from the application website.
BUNCOMBE COUNTY SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER