About this opportunity
Putnam City Schools lists this School Counselor - PCH opportunity in warr acres, Oklahoma. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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.
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