School Counselor

PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY SCHOOLSPOSITION DESCRIPTIONPOSITION TITLE School CounselorFLSA Exempt ProfessionalREPORTS TO PrincipalTERMS OF EMPLOYMENT 11-month employeeQUALIFICATIONS REQUIREDMust have a Masters DegreeMust have a Postgraduate Professional LicenseMust have Virginia licensure as School Counselor Pre-kindergarten PK-12PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEAny combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university and possession of or ability to obtain a Virginia postgraduate professional license with an endorsement as a school counselor and some experience in counseling.KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIESThorough knowledge of the principles practices and procedures of school counseling thorough knowledge of special education policies and procedures thorough knowledge of standardized testing procedures thorough knowledge of school administration thorough knowledge of community agencies available to serve and assist students general knowledge of casework methods and procedures ability to conduct interview sessions effectively and to analyze attitudes and problems objectively ability to counsel students and parents on sensitive problems and to communicate ideas clearly and concisely orally and in writing ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students parents staff and outside agencies.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSPerforms difficult professional work advising assisting orienting testing and counseling students consults with and reports to parents teachers administrators and support personnel does related work as required. Work is performed under the general supervision of the school Principal.Counsels with students on an individual andor group basis. Consults orients and conducts training with parents individually and in small groups by telephone and in person.Prepares and presents sessions to students regarding personal growth school adjustment career development self-concept attendance and related matters.Provides scheduled and spontaneous discussions with teachers administrators parents and outside agency personnelProvides classroom group counseling sessions.Participates in child study and eligibility committees for special education.Registers students and provides orientation regarding procedures and expectations advises on subject selection.Schedules keeps records and administers tests reports and interprets test results for students parents and administrators.Provides academic counseling.Counsels students in the solution of personal problems explores possible interventions and strategies on matters such as physical mental or substance abuse rape pregnancy or suicideProvides information on programs and services regarding college employment and other alternatives.Serves as liaison with school and community services court services social services etc.Verifies rank and grade point averages maintains records and generates reports using the Student Information System.Prepares and maintains enrollment and scheduling information and assists in recognition and other incentive programs.May serve as school Test Coordinator.Performs related tasks as required.OTHER JOB FUNCTIONSAttends all meetings and training sessions as directedAssists administrators with the administration and interpretation of standardized tests scores for students and parentsFacilitates informational evening sessions for parents regarding financial aid Advanced Placement coursework and college nightAttends Individualized Education Program IEP and 504 meetingsPerforms other duties as assigned by the Principal or hisher designeeSALARY RANGE53852.68-84352.39PLEASE NOTE Pittsylvania County reserves the right to fill positions pursuant to School Board Policy GBN Staff & Hiring Procedures.