Classification: Certified Division/Department: Middle School Job Category: Counselor FLSA: Exempt
Title: Middle School Guidance Counselor
Qualifications: *Currently hold or be eligible for Kansas certification as school counselor 6-12 *A minimum of three years of successful teaching experience, preferably at the high school level *A strong personal commitment to promote the effective schools program *A demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, administration, and parents *A demonstrated knowledge of effective guidance techniques
Reports To: Building Principal
BASIC FUNCTION/PURPOSE To intervene in and assist students in learning communication skills and problem-solving techniques necessary to avoid future crises; to serve as liaison between student, teacher, parent, administrator; to organize and arrange special programs for student growth and enrichment; and to assist students with future educational and vocational plans.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee performing the duties of this position is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, hear, bend, stoop, and reach. The employee may be occasionally required to manually lift, move, or carry up to 50 pounds. The employee is required to interact with staff and meet the demands of several different people. The employee is responsible for the work output of others. The employee occasionally works extended hours. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
CRITICAL SKILLS
Ability to maintain regular and good work attendance and come to work on time.
Ability to work constructively and cooperatively with others.
Ability to respond to information requests in a courteous, timely and helpful manner.
Ability to manage job responsibilities while meeting established deadlines.
Ability to access, input, and retrieves information from a computer.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of student and staff information.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
Counsel students with interpersonal social adjustment problems
Counsel students with academic or attendance problems
Conduct group counseling and classroom guidance
Serve as liaison: student, teacher, parent administrator, and community
Identify students with special needs and suggest alternatives to meet those needs
Assist students in orientation, course selection, and setting up programs of study
Conduct testing and interpret results to help students understand their aptitudes, abilities, and achievement
Assist students with their plans for post high school education or vocational choices
Maintain student record files
Perform other duties as assigned by the principal
Term of Employment: Teacher Contract + 10 additional duty days
Salary Range: Determined by placement on teacher salary schedule.
Evaluation Frequency: Job performance will be evaluated a minimum of 1 time per year.
Updated 10-12-18 Notice of Nondiscrimination Geary County USD #475 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and/or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For questions or complaints based on race, color, national origin, sex or age, please contact the USD 475 Director of Human Resources, 123 N. Eisenhower, Junction City, KS 66441. Telephone: 785.717.4000. For questions or complaints based on disability, please contact the USD 475 Director of Exceptional Student Services, 123 N. Eisenhower, Junction City, KS 66441. Telephone: 785.717.4000
Geary County USD 475
Benefits Information
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of KS Delta Dental Group Employee Term Life Insurance Supplemental Employee & Dependent Term Life Insurance Group Short Term Disability Group Vision Insurance Individual Cancer Plan Medical Reimbursement Spending Account Dependent Care Flex Spending Account Tax Sheltered Annuities KPERS Retirement 10 days leave Professional Development moves you up on pay schedule.
Employer Information
Nestled in the heart of the Flint Hills, USD 475 Geary County Schools serves the communities of Junction City, Fort Riley, Milford, and Grandview Plaza with 12 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 1 6-A academy-structured Talent Development High School, as well as a center for Innovative Studies, and Early Childhood programs. We offer outstanding professional development opportunities, access to state-of-the-art technology in every classroom, and a competitive salary package in a community with a variety of outdoor activities as well as theater, art exhibits, and hometown family-oriented events.
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Positions available in all areas, at all levels with a base salary beginning at $47,000. Come join us at Geary County, USD 475.
Geary County USD #475 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and/or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For questions or complaints based on race, color, national origin, sex or age, please contact the USD 475 Executive Director of Personnel Services, 123 N. Eisenhower, Junction City, KS 66441. Telephone: 785.717.4000. For questions or complaints based on disability, please contact the USD 475 Executive Director of Special Education, 123 N. Eisenhower, Junction City, KS 66441. Telephone: 785.717.4000
