Counselor - Elementary

IMPORTANT NOTES

Job Description Code: 4I.021

Division/Department: School Leadership and Operations

Pay Grade: Certified Salary Schedule

Pay Type: Salaried;
Exempt

Retirement: TRS

Contract Work Year: 188 Days

Reports To: Principal/Designee

Evaluation Instrument: PEI

Master’s or higher degree in School Counseling; an S-5 or above certificate as required by the Professional Standards Commission.

Assist students in academic and social problems, and in planning academic and career choices.

• Implement or assist in implementing a developmental counseling and guidance program considering the school needs.
• Conduct individual counseling in areas of educational and personal need as referred by staff, family or self‑referred.
• Conduct group counseling in identified areas.
• Conduct classroom activities to support instruction, educational transition, career awareness and personal development.
• Prepare and submit notices to parents for students who are in danger of not being promoted and for students who are deficient in credit for graduation.
• Supervise the registration of students, as directed.
• Cooperate in compiling and maintaining appropriate student records.
• Work with registration and placement of new students and schedule changes.
• Evaluate transcripts of incoming and transferring students and keep appropriate records.
• Supervise the preparation and transmittal of transcripts and other official documents relating to students.
• Serve as a resource to homeroom advisors/teachers and assist in homeroom advisement process, as appropriate.
• Collaborate with Graduation Coaches, Career Pathways Facilitators and others as appropriate to successfully implement the Career Pathways initiative.
• Assist in school‑based scheduling for work‑based learning students, as appropriate.
• Assist with administration of standardized group testing.
• Assist in analyzing test data.
• Provide information to students and parents on career pathways and life development.
• Consult and coordinate with staff, parents and community resources.
• Participate in Student Support Team.
• Serve as a team member in planning and operation of the school.
• Supervise student elections.
• Possess and maintain valid and appropriate license, certificate and/or credential as may be required for this position.
• Follow work scheduling and attendance requirements in a regular, predictable and punctual manner.
• Participate in training programs to increase skills and proficiency related to the assignment.
• Review current developments, literature and technical source information related to job responsibilities.
• Implement and adhere to appropriate safety procedures, crisis emergency plans to create and sustain a secure and healthy learning environment consistent with District and school rules, policies and procedures.
• Carry out duties in accordance with federal and State laws, Code of Ethics for Educators in Georgia, and established State and local policies, regulations and practices.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents or guardians, District and school personnel, and other stakeholders in ways that enhance student learning.
• Perform, professionally and efficiently, other duties as assigned.

In filling a vacant position, preferred or required credentials regarding education, training, experience, and other bona fide occupational qualifications may be established. The credentials shown in this job description may be interpreted only as the minimum criteria existing at the time the description was developed. Other bona fide occupational qualifications and criteria may be utilized as needed in the selection process.

FICA is paid by the employee and matched by the School District. Temporary workers do not qualify for employee benefits.