Counselor, Special Needs ​/ Learning Disabilities, Education ​/ Teaching

Fremont County School District Number 25

Riverton, Wyoming

Counselor

Reports to:

High School Principal

Supervises:
None

Approved/Revised Date:
July 17, 2024

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* Wyoming PTSB Certification in Guidance and Counseling

* Masters Degree in Guidance and Counseling

POSITION SUMMARY

To help students overcome problems that impede their learning and to assist them in making

educational, occupational and life plans that hold promise for their personal fulfillment as mature and responsible men and women

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

* Aid students in course and subject selection.

* Obtain and disseminate occupational information to students and to classes studying occupations.

* Assist students in evaluating their aptitudes and abilities through interpretation of individual standardized test scores and other pertinent data, and works with students in evolving education and occupational plans in terms of such evaluation.

* Register students new to the school and orient them to school procedures and the schools varied opportunities for learning.

* Work to prevent students from dropping out of school.

* Maintain student records and protect their confidentiality.

* Assist the staff to better understand students by providing sound and current research information that would enable the teacher to aid the student's effective development.

* Consult with parents regarding the student's academic and personal progress and advise parents on available resources.

* Assume the role of liaison, which includes working with students, parents, teachers, administrators, special personnel and community agencies.

* Provide student information to colleges and potential employers consistent with provisions of the Board's Policy on student records.

* Provide in-service training to teachers and students regarding the guidance program.

* Perform such other duties that may, from time to time, be assigned by the supervisor.

* Other duties as assigned.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

* Possesses strong oral and written communication skills

* Works independently with little direct supervision

* Works as part of a team

* Accepts responsibility and is self-motivated

* Demonstrates strong work ethic to achieve District goals

* Displays effective multitasking and time management skills

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as policies and regulations, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine correspondence.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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 frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

EVALUATION

Performance on this job will be evaluated by the School Principal in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of certified or classified personnel.

SALARY SCHEDULE

This position will be paid according to the approved Certified Professional Salary Schedule.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Student School Year Calendar + extra days depending on while grade levels are served.

CLEARANCES

Employment is contingent on a local, state, and federal criminal background clearance.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.