Middle School Counselor

Title:    Counselor - MS

Reports to:  Building Principal

Position Summary:  A school counselor provides a comprehensive guidance program for students in grades 6-8-  creates a positive learning environment to facilitate the personal- social- and intellectual development of students through rich learning experiences to meet the needs of their students; supports and initiates effective strategies and supports with teachers- staff and parents to enhance student growth- and provide resources and programs based on student paths toward their graduation outcomes. 

Qualifications:

Required:

1. Masters Degree in School Counseling
2. Currently hold or be eligible for a Kansas certificate in respective content area
3. Demonstrated knowledge of methods of student goal setting and career exploration.
4. Desire and ability to work with students and staff 
5. A willingness to cooperate with and follow the directions of the school principal
6. The ability and willingness to communicate with parents
7. Ability to plan- organize- and implement effective programs and activities 
8. Proficient in data collection and reporting
9. Excellent written and oral skills
10. Proficient in Microsoft and Google applications     

Preferred:

1. Advanced Degree from an accredited college or university in a related field.
2. Valid Certificate in Counseling applicable level area endorsements.
3. 5+ years of directly related verifiable experience in Counseling.

Essential Functions:

1. Ability to facilitate the personal- social- and intellectual development of students.
2. Ability to establish a positive learning environment and respond to the individual
   educational needs of students.
3. Ability to ensure all activities conform to District guidelines.
4. Ability to communicate and work effectively and cooperatively with members of the
   school district and community.
5. Ability to react to change in an instructional and productive manner- and handle other
   tasks as assigned.
6. Ability to be mobile in the classroom.
7. Ability to monitor student achievement and teacher (self) effectiveness- and make
   changes to instruction techniques to improve student achievement. 
8. Ability to work to implement the vision and mission of the district.
9. Ability to work with technology/computer systems.
10. Ability to supervise- direct- motivate- and correct employee’s job performance.
11. Ability to model commitment and dedication to work.
12. Ability to work independently and without supervision- and complete work in an efficient manner.

General Responsibilities:

1. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to provide an orderly- productive environment for learning.
2. Communicates with parents and counselors on a student`s progress.
3. Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs.
4. Participates in faculty committees and sponsorship of pupil activities.
5. Maintains professional competence through in-service education provided by the district- and in self-selected professional growth activities related to counseling.
6. Ensures that all activities conform to district guidelines.
7. Communicates effectively with all members of the school district and community.
8. Works effectively with community organizations.
9. Reacts to change productively and handles other tasks as assigned.
10. Supports the value of education.
11. Supports the mission and vision of USD #458.
12. Keeps abreast of new information- best practices- innovative ideas- and techniques.
13. Adheres to all district health and safety policies- including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.
14. Other duties as assigned by the Principal- or other Administrative Staff.

Physical Requirements:  Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed in the work environment. Regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job is required.

1. Must have physical stamina to maintain job responsibilities.
2. Requires occasional stooping- bending- kneeling- reaching- and turning.

To perform this job successfully- an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge- skill- and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Term of Employment: 10 months (199 Days); Academic school year as assigned. 

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

*The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position.  Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

**The Basehor-Linwood School District prohibits discrimination on the basis of race- color- ethnicity- national origin- sex- disability- age- or religion in its programs- activities or employment as required by applicable federal and state laws.

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