TITLE:

Secondary School Guidance Counselor -High School

QUALIFICATIONS:

•   A valid certificate as a guidance counselor.
•   Master’s degree.
•   Such alternative to the above qualifications

      as the   Board may find appropriate and

        acceptable.

REPORTS TO:

Principal

JOB GOALS

To help students overcome problems that impede learning and to assist   them in making educational, occupational, and life plans that help them   become college & career ready.

PERFORMANCE   RESPONSIBILITIES:

•   Aids students in course and subject selection and assigns students to   classes.
•   Orients students to school procedures and varied opportunities for   learning.
•   Works to prevent students from dropping out of school, including   presenting options to at-risk students.
•   Coordinates/assists in development of master schedule.
•   Maintains student records towards graduation requirements.
•   Works to address needs of 504 & special education students.
•   Make recommendations to colleges for admissions and scholarships and   provide student records including follow-up.
•   Connects students to participate in school and community events.
•   Helps students evaluate career interests and choices.
•   Coordinates and administers testing programs as assigned.
•   Counsels’ students on an individual basis in the solution of personal   problems related to home and family relations, health, emotional adjustment   and school related issues.
•   Provides follow-up meetings with students related to drug/alcohol   suspensions.
•   Continuous documented communication with parents.
•   Maintains district guidance program.
•   Provides in-service training in guidance for teachers and student   teachers. (includes suicide prevention and bullying)
•   Assists administrators and faculty on matters of student discipline.
•   Assists in the orientation of new faculty members.
•   Coordinates & facilitates support groups with students.
•   Assists with student mediation in solving problems and handling   situations.
•   Assists students with scholarships & program information related   to college / career fields in coordination with college / career counselor.
•   Coordinates clearing house for NCAA.
•   Coordinates with off-campus programs for proper student placement and   meeting graduation requirements.    (Francis Tuttle,  Ombudsman,   Positive Changes, Project Hope, and Special Services related programs.)
•   Monitors student records in progress of meeting requirements for   Oklahoma Promise.
•   Performs supervisory duties as assigned by building administration.
•   Performs other duties as may be assigned by building administration.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Ten-month   basis.  Salary to be established by the   Board of Education.

EVALUATION:

Performance   of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the   Board’s policy.