SULLIVAN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
TITLE:
Secondary Guidance Counselor
DATE: March 17, 2015
REPORTS TO:
High School Principal
APPROVED BY: Board of Education
STATUS:
JOB SUMMARY:
Provide guidance for secondary students and consults with staff, parents and,
outside agencies regarding social/emotional concerns.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.
Assist students during college, scholarship and financial aid application processes and provides
letters of recommendation when needed.
2.
Provide counseling to students, individual and in groups, related to personal, academic, social,
emotional, and career issues.
3.
Develop and facilitate career curriculum for grades 7 to 12; teach courses related to the areas of
academic, career, and personal-social development; develop and implements curricular programs
related to the guidance area and present classroom programs relevant to student needs.
4.
Maintain communication with staff, parents, teachers, district staff, community agencies, and
LEA’s.
5.
Consult with teachers, administrators, and other school staff regarding social and emotional
concerns.
6.
Assist teachers in focusing on the learning style and environment of the individual student;
developing sound guidance practices within their classrooms and; working with students to
resolve classroom conflicts.
7.
Coordinate VLINC on-line education, the Dual enrollment and scholarship programs.
8.
Assist students in the selection of courses with the principal in the scheduling process.
9.
Conduct informational programs for parents and community.
10. Facilitate the administration of standardized assessments, train test administrators and explain
test results to students, teachers and parents.
11. Maintain communication with the Principal regarding all cases of suspected child abuse.
12. Coordinate activities with community agencies based on student needs.
13. Prepare and maintain required reporting to include the Homeless Report and the monthly
counselor’s report for the board meeting.
14. Perform other duties as assigned by the high school principal.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Pennsylvania Secondary Guidance Counselor certificate required
Submission of pre-employment medical examination (Section 148 of the
Pennsylvania School Code)
Submission of a report of criminal history record from the Pennsylvania State
Police (Section 111 of the Pennsylvania School Code)
Submission of a clearance report from the Pennsylvania Department of
Public Welfare in accordance with Act 151 of 1994
Submission of Federal Criminal History Record in accordance with Act 114
of 2006
Submission of the Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification Form as
required under Act 24 of 2011
Submission of the Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Training
certification form as required under Act 126 of 2012
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find
appropriate and acceptable
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Ability to reach above and below the waist
Ability to use fingers to pick, feel and grasp objects
Some stooping, bending, kneeling, and twisting of the body required
Ability to lift and/or carry supplies weighing no more than 40 lbs.
Ability to sit, walk, stand or move throughout the building, often for
extended periods of the workday
SENSORY ABILITIES:
Visual acuity
Auditory acuity
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Typical office environment
Subject to inside environmental conditions
TEMPERAMENT:
Must possess excellent interpersonal skills
Must be able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions
Able to make judgments and work under high level of stress
Exhibit patience and tact
COGNITIVE ABILITY:
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to organize tasks
Ability to handle multiple tasks
Ability to exercise good judgment
SPECIFIC SKILLS:
Must possess computer skills
Ability to operate various office equipment
Must possess conflict mediation skills
Ability to structure a daily schedule, group and individual meetings
Ability to de-escalate volatile situations
Must appropriately handle confidential information
(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability or disabilities to perform
the primary duties and responsibilities of the job.)