Secondary Guidance Counselor- LTS

POSITION TITLE: Secondary School Counselor- Middle School- LTS
DATE: November 20204
CLASSIFICATION: Professional Staff
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
LOCATION: Middle School
FLSA STATUS: Exempt 
 

 OJRSD is committed to being an inclusive and welcoming community that respects diversity and equitably informs academic excellence. We seek candidates who will not only enhance our representational diversity, but who will contribute to the mission of inspiring each student for success today and greatness tomorrow in diverse learning and working environments for our students, staff, and faculty.

GOAL:  
Provide comprehensive guidance program for secondary students; consult with teachers, staff and parents to enhance effectiveness in helping students; and provide support to other high school educational programs. Acts as Administrator for Standardized testing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Coordinate the orientation of students and parents new to the school.
2. Coordinate and implement group guidance program.
3. Counsel groups or individual students through the development of educational and career plans.
4. Consult with teachers, staff and parents regarding student needs and strategies.
5. Provide guidance information and resources.
6. Make referrals to appropriate community resources in accordance with school district guidelines.
7. Provide supervision and coordination of standardized testing.
8. Maintain student records.
9. Process student transcripts and provide college and job recommendations upon request.
10. Respond to crisis situations when appropriate.

* This position description does not express or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent in this position. The employee will be required to perform any other position-related duties as requested by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:
To successfully perform this position, a person must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualification requirements listed below represent minimum levels of educational achievement, training, skill and/or ability necessary.

1. Master’s Degree in Secondary School Counseling.
2. Pennsylvania Secondary School Guidance certification.
3. Effective interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop good relationships with students, peers, parents and community.
4. Well organized with good time management skills.
5. Ability to express self clearly and concisely in oral and written communications; and to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups.
6. Computer literate and competent with word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.
7. Submission of PA School Personnel Health form.
8. Current Act 34, Act 151 and Act 114 clearances.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. 190 days per year; 7.5 hours per day.
2. Salary and benefits according to the negotiated agreement between the Board of School Directors and the Roberts Education Association. 
3. Master's Degree starting $61,000; Final salary determined by education and experience.
4. According to the School District Policy Manual (available online at ojrsd.com).

The Owen J. Roberts School District is an equal opportunity employment, educational and service organization.