• Job Description

  Req#: 6310
  RICHMOND COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM (RCSS) JOB DESCRIPTION ______________________________________________________________________________ OFFICIAL TITLE: GRASP High School Counselor SUPERVISOR: Principal SALARY RANGE: In accordance with RCBOE Salary Schedules **GRANT FUNDED** TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Work Year – 200 days _____________________________________________________________________________________ SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: To serve an identified At Risk Population of Students in grades 9-12 in all areas of guidance and counseling with an emphasis on community, family and work/career skills readiness. Provide a comprehensive developmental program of guidance and counseling to assist identified students in the areas of academic achievement, attendance, soft skills, career/educational decision making, college readiness, personal/social development, and conflict resolution. Acts as consultant, to school staff, parents and community members. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: (Asterisk for essential job duties.) Implements/assists in implementing the school-based guidance plan (*) Promotes the school guidance and counseling program to students, school staff, parents, and community Conducts individual counseling with students in areas of need Conducts group counseling with students in areas of academic, career, and social/emotional need Coordinates with school staff to provide supportive instructional classroom activities that relate to student academic, career, and social/emotional needs (*) Interprets results of group and individual tests for students, staff and parents Serves as a member of the Student Support Team Work in collaboration with the building School Counselor, nurse, social worker and community agencies Ensures that students receive appropriate career development assistance (*) Consults with school staff and parents on student problems and concerns as needed or requested Promotes utilization of community resources/services/agencies Participates in professional learning activities Weekend Work when needed Evening seminars/workshops when necessary Flexible work schedule to total 40 hours a week Counselor will have caseload of 80-100 At Risk Students The employee shall carry out such other and further duties, whether specifically listed above or not, as are assigned or required by such employee’s supervisor, other appropriate school personnel, law board policy administrative regulation, department handbook, as are reasonably necessary to the efficient operation of the school system and its mission. KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS: Thorough knowledge of the RCSS Policies and Procedures, Comprehensive Guidance and Counseling Program, and Program of Studies. Knowledge of growth and development stages of children. Interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with others to achieve goals, organizational skills, with the ability to meet deadlines. Knowledge of event planning, record keeping, data collection and exhibit strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to speak persuasively and tactfully, write professionally and create multimedia texts. Hold previous high school work experience, knowledge of community resources and a self-motivator with the passion, and energy to work effectively with At Risk population. EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: Holder of Masters Degree in Education, Guidance and Counseling. Three years of successful teaching experience is preferred. Must have organizational skills. CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: Meets Georgia state certification requirements for school guidance and counseling. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Requires good physical and mental stamina, physical mobility, and some moving of materials and equipment for instructional use. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: None EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the School Board policy on evaluation of personnel. Date Established: 01/2018 Date(s) Revised: This description may be changed at any time. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Board. Richmond County Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time. * Essential job duties - the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• About the company

  The Richmond County School System is an American public school system based in Augusta, Georgia.

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