Secondary School Counselor for the 2025/2026 School Year

School Counselor

Job Description

Purpose: The School Counselor promotes student success- provides preventive services- and responds to identified students’ needs by implementing a comprehensive school counseling program that addresses academic- career- and personal/social development for all students.

Responsible to: Building Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt

Payment rate: According to the USD 207 Negotiated Agreement salary schedule.

Qualifications:

• Masters Degree from an accredited college/university.
• Current Kansas State Teaching Certificate with School Counselor Endorsement
• Health and Inoculation Certificate on file in the Central Office (after an employment offer is made).

Essential Functions:

• Help students attain an optimum level of personal and social adjustment
• Consult and work cooperatively with parents- teachers- administrators- and supporting agencies concerning the needs and abilities of students
• Ensure all activities conform to District guidelines
• Communicate and work effectively and cooperatively with members of the school district and community
• React to change in an instructional and productive manner and handle other tasks as assigned
• Work to implement the vision and mission of the District
• Work with technology/computer systems
• Direct- lead- and motivate staff and students in a positive manner
• Model commitment and dedication to work
• Work independently and without supervision and complete work in an efficient manner
• Serve as district test coordinator for state and local assessments to maintain test validity and consistent assessment protocols for proctors- as well as train necessary staff in the protocols

General Responsibilities:

• Provide individual counseling and group guidance to help students cope effectively with personal- social- academic- career- and family concerns
• Consult with parents- teachers- administrators- and supporting agencies concerning the educational needs and abilities of students
• Implement a comprehensive appraisal process by:
• selecting and administering appropriate ability- achievement- and interest assessments
• visiting with students and interviewing interested adults- and
• interpreting results of students- teachers- administrators- and parents
• Update and maintain confidential student records- including cumulative transcripts and student files
• Keep student records confidential
• Identify students with special needs and make appropriate recommendations and referrals
• Implement an effective program of educational and career planning
• Assist in a continuous program of student orientation
• Assist in making recommendations for school curriculum and instructional practices
• Assist with the activities of student organizations
• Attend and assist when necessary with school events such as musical programs- athletics- student recognition ceremonies- graduation- and open house
• Observe and follow all school district policies during all activities
• Stay current on new information- innovative ideas- and techniques by attending staff development activities and participating in professional growth opportunities
• Obtain advance approval of the Principal for all activities and expenditures according to the current budget
• Implement and follow all District health and safety policies- including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan
• Provide appropriate District mandated trainings- such as Suicide Prevention
• Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as assigned by the Principal or other Administrative Staff

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:

• Must occasionally work in noisy and crowded environments with numerous interruptions
• Sit and stand for extended periods of time
• Enter data into a computer and read a computer screen and printed materials
• Physical ability to lift up to 25 pounds
• Bend- stoop- sit on the floor- climb stairs- walk- and reach overhead

Term of Employment: 187-day contract with 6 extended contract days- under the USD 207 Negotiated Agreement

Evaluation: Performance effectiveness evaluated in accordance with provisions of Kansas Statutes and Board of Education Policy.

Ft Leavenworth USD 207 is an Equal Opportunity Employer- and does not discriminate in recruitment- hiring- training or promoting on the basis of race- color- religion- national origin or ancestry- sex- age- disability- veterans status- genetic information- sexual orientation- gender identity or any other legally protected status under local- state or federal law.

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