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    Shelby County Schools

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    Professional School Counselor- 11 Month

    MEMPHIS, United StatesOn-SiteFull-time7+ yrs experiencePosted 1mo ago
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    Job description

    Purpose and Scope

    Assist in planning, implement and assess the school’s guidance program designed to increase the academic, social, emotional and environmental strengths of students.  The position is responsible for performing both professional and administrative tasks as necessary.  The position works independently, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

    Essential Job Functions

  1. Implements a comprehensive guidance and counseling program based on state and District standards; collaborates with supervisor, other counselors, principal, assistant principals, faculty, staff and community resources in the planning, coordination and assessment of the counseling program.
  2. Counsels individuals and groups of students in setting and developing strategies for the achievement of academic, social/personal development and other identified goals.
  3. Facilitates crisis intervention as needed to ensure school/student safety.
  4. Provides peer mediation as needed for students.
  5. Works to discover and develop special abilities of students.
  6. Works to resolve students' educational handicaps.
  7. Administers various tests to assess the development and needs of students.
  8. Provides referrals to various school, District and community services when appropriate.
  9. Establishes and maintains confidential student case files; prepares and submits required records and reports.
  10. Attends meetings with staff and service providers to discuss individual student education plans and progress.
  11. Conducts conferences with parents to discuss student progress and problems; assists in presenting parent workshops as required.
  12. Participates with the principal and assistant principal the coordination of student registration, course selection and student scheduling.
  13. Conducts data analysis of attendance, detention and failure rates and other factors to help determine guidance counseling needs in assigned school.
  14. May assist in monitoring students during recess and in the cafeteria, and/or during student drop-off or dismissal.
  15. Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns and complaints in areas of responsibility.
  16. Performs routine administrative/office tasks as required, including but not limited to preparing correspondence, copying and filing documents, answering the telephone, sending and receiving faxes, entering and retrieving computer data, ordering supplies.
  17. Attends training, conferences and workshops as appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills.
  18. Perform other duties as assigned or directed.
  19. Minimum Qualifications

    Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s Degree in school counseling, plus an additional one (1) years related experience, for a total education/experience of seven (7) years. Requires state certification in Guidance and Counseling.

    Degree Equivalency Formula:

    Bachelor’s Degree= 4 years plus required years of experience.

    Master’s Degree= 2 years plus required years of experience. Where Master’s degrees are required, years for Bachelor’s Degrees must be included.

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    About the company

    Shelby County Schools

    Destination 2025, our 10-year strategic plan, is designed not only to improve the quality of public education, but also to create a more knowledgeable, productive workforce and ultimately benefit our entire community. What will success look like in 2025? By 2025, 80 percent of seniors will be on track to learn in a postsecondary classroom or enter the workforce straight out of high school; 90 percent of students will earn their high school diploma on time; and every student will enroll in a postsecondary opportunity college or career-ready. We believe: Proficiency in literacy is the foundation of all learning, and we are committed to making that a top priority for students. As we raise expectations of our students, innovative and varied practices are needed in the classroom to provide students with learning experiences that will prepare them for life after graduation. Successful teachers and leaders are the drivers for student success. That means continuing to provide educators with the support and tools needed to make classroom teaching impactful. Although 2025 is in the future, the work is happening to produce engaged and prepared students. By devoting time and other resources to schools, community members can have a direct impact on student achievement. How will we get there? Teachers, parents and community leaders have worked with us to develop the high-leverage priorities to focus all of our efforts and resources over the next 10 years – early literacy, post-secondary readiness, teacher and staff development, high quality schools and community engagement.

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