JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE:  GUIDANCE COUNSELOR (SENIOR HIGH)

REPORTS TO:  BUILDING PRINCIPAL

JOB GOAL:  TO HELP STUDENTS OVERCOME PROBLEMS THAT IMPEDE 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.

Qualifications:

1. Must hold a minimum of a Master's Degree in guidance and counseling.
2. Must hold a valid Missouri Teacher's Certificate in field.
3. Must adhere to all local, state and federal regulations.
4. This person will abide by all rules and regulations established by the Poplar Bluff R-l Board

                of Education.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Aids students in course and subject selection.
2. Obtains and disseminates occupational information to students and to classes studying

                occupations.

3. Assists students in evaluating their aptitudes and abilities through the interpretation of

                individual standardized test scores and other pertinent data and works with students in

                evolving education and occupation plans in terms of such evaluation.

4. Works to discover and develop special abilities of students.
5. Works to resolve students educational handicaps.
6. Registers students new to the school and orients them to school procedures and the school's

                varied opportunities for learning.

7. Works to prevent students from dropping out of school.
8. Helps students evaluate career interests and choices.
9. Remains readily available to students so as to provide counseling that will lead each student

                to increased personal growth, self-understanding and maturity.

10. Works with students on an individual basis in the solution of personal problems related to such

                problems as home and family relations, health and emotional adjustment.

11. Plans guidance field trips to schools, colleges and industry for interested students.
12. Guides students in their participation in school and community activities.
13. Maintains student records and protects their confidentiality.
14. Supervises the preparation and processing of colleges, scholarships and employment applications.
15. Makes recommendations to colleges for admissions and scholarships.
16. Provides student information to colleges and potential employers according to provisions of

                the Board's policy on student records.

17. Confers with parents whenever necessary.
18. Works with teachers and other staff members to familiarize them with the general range of

                services offered by the student personnel services department, and to improve the educational

                prospects of individual students being counseled.

19. Consults with administrators and faculty on matters of student discipline.
20. Takes an active role in interpreting the school's objectives to students, parents and the

                community at large.

21. Interprets the guidance program to the community.
22. Organizes and conducts annual college fair.

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TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Number of days in school year plus 4 days.  Salary is to be determined annually by the Board of Education.

EVALUATION:  Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions on the Board's policy on Performance Based Teacher Evaluation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

1. Must have good oral communication skills.
2. Must be able to hear and see well.
3. Must be able to lift boxes weighing 25 lbs.
4. Must possess good written communication skills.
5. Must have the ability to read, sometimes aloud, as in testing.