This will be a 245 day contract position.

Powhatan County Public Schools

Job Title: School Counselor (K-12) - Coordinator

FLSA Status: Exempt Employment Status: Non-Classified

License Required:     Yes (DOE)

Reports to: Principal

Summary:

Provides a comprehensive school counseling program addressing academic, career, and social-emotional development for students through individual and group contacts.  As a student advocate and as a member of the educational team, participate in a proactive manner to support, impact, and enhance student learning.  Consults and collaborates with teachers, administrators, support staff, families, and community resource persons; coordinates appropriate services for students, and serves as a liaison between school, community agencies, and post-secondary opportunities.

The School Counseling Coordinator is a school-based leadership position. In addition to fulfilling the essential duties and responsibilities of a PCPS School Counselor, the School Counseling Coordinator will:

• Act as a leader in the development and implementation of the school-wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports framework
• Serve on school the Administrator Leadership Team and fulfill the school counseling role in the development of the school’s master schedule
• Manage the daily activities of the school counseling department, including mentoring school counselors and assigned clerical staff 
• Provide leadership in the implementation of academic, personal/social, and career guidance and counseling programs and keep abreast of the latest developments, techniques, and research in the profession. 
• Provide overall coordination of special activities/events involving the school counseling department, including acting as a liaison between the assigned school and community groups regarding school counseling-related activities 
• Perform other duties that may be assigned by the superintendent, or designee.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.  

• Collects and organizes pertinent data and implements a comprehensive school counseling program 
• Provides academic counseling to assist students and their parents in acquiring knowledge of the curriculum choices available to students and to develop a personal learning plan and course of study 
• Provides career counseling to help students acquire information and plan action about work, jobs, apprenticeships, and post-secondary educational and career opportunities.
• Acts as a leader in the development and implementation of the school-wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports framework
• Provides social-emotional counseling to assist students to develop an understanding of themselves, the rights and needs of others, how to resolve conflict, and to define individual goals, reflecting their interests, abilities, and aptitudes. 
• Conducts academic, career, and social-emotional core curriculum lessons and group counseling sessions
• Acts as a case manager for students with 504 plans under the Americans with Disabilities Act
• Analyzes, synthesizes, interprets, and disaggregates relevant data (including process, perception, and results data) to examine student outcomes and to identify and implement interventions that improve student achievement, attendance, and behavior.
• Works independently and collaboratively to analyze and interpret multiple sources of data to identify student learning needs, guide planning and instruction, and assess the effectiveness of instruction.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality and share knowledge in a professional manner 
• Serves a vital role in maximizing student achievement, and social and career development. 
• Serves as an advocate for the student. 
• Serves as a resource for students, parents/guardians, administrators, and school staff. 
• Conducts school-wide programs specific to the needs of individual schools.
• Collaborates/consults with parents, teachers, administrators, and school community resources concerning student issues.
• Serves as a member of the Student Assistance Team, School Based Team, Eligibility, IEP, and Gifted Identification committees. 
• Assists students and parents with transitional tasks and issues
• Supports the total school community by serving on school and division committees.
• Assists with crisis intervention.
• Provides information to students and parents regarding student opportunities such as enrichment programs, scholarships, special programs, etc.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, division, policy, and administrative procedures
• Assist with grade reporting including report cards, interims, honor rolls, and transcripts
• Demonstrates responsibility for professional growth by seeking continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Performs related work as assigned.

• Perform other duties that may be assigned by the superintendent, or designee.

Qualifications

Postgraduate certification/licensure/endorsement in Elementary, Middle, Secondary Counselor or School Counselor PK-12 by the Virginia Department of Education.  (Pupil Personnel or Postgraduate Professional License with endorsement aligned with assignment.)  Master’s degree with an emphasis in school counseling.

Counseling skills must include problem identification/analysis skills and brief solution resolution. Communication skills, both oral and written, must be highly developed to meet the diverse needs of students, professional staff, and other community agencies. An applicant must be able to develop, coordinate, and implement a comprehensive, proactive school counseling program and document its impact on student achievement.

Education and/or Experience:  

Minimum Master’s Degree course of study in School Counseling.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of parents or the public.

Reasoning/Other Abilities

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions.  Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables. 

Physical Demands

Work involves the operation of office equipment and limited physical tasks.  An above-average amount of walking, bending, standing, stooping, and lifting in a classroom environment.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Evaluation

Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations on the evaluation of licensed personnel.  Setting SMART goals and maintaining a Documentation Log are required methods of providing evidence of performance related to the specific performance standards required by the Code of Virginia.