REPORTS TO:     Principal

• Provide an array of counseling services/programs to improve student’s social and emotional well-being to allow students to gain confidence in a safe environment that enables students to be successful, caring, and knowledgeable members of our community.
• Provide counseling services to students qualifying for school based counseling as determined by counselor, IEP team, administrator, appropriate staff, outside agencies, and/or 504 Team.
• Develop appropriate counseling plans for qualifying student to determine goals, level of service, communicate progress appropriately, and exit determination.
• Maintain records of service times and frequency for each student within counseling program and supply this report to administration on agreed timeline.
• Coordinate with classroom teacher, staff, leadership team, parents, and students to determine recommended counseling service type, frequency, and duration.  (one-on-one/small group/whole class lesson)
• Provide whole class lessons on variety of topics approved by leadership team as determined by character education program, Olweus Bully Prevention Program, or by teacher request.
• Communicate with parents and other authorized individuals about student social and emotional progress; keeping within confidentially guidelines.
• Attendance and participation in appropriate staff, student, or individual meetings (IEP, 504 Plan, Request for Assistance, etc.)
• Utilize appropriate software to document, track, and report student service, frequency, and progress. (e-IEP Pro, Oscar, or other programs as determined)
• Timely communication with Special Education Director to coordinate counseling program.
• Maintain appropriate paperwork in student files including appropriate permission slips, counseling plan, IEP, 504 Plan, and/or other pertinent information.
• Other responsibilities as determined by leadership team