TITLE:  GUIDANCE COUNSELOR 

QUALIFICATIONS:  
1. Two years of teaching experience preferred 
2. Hold standard teaching license and a master's degree in guidance and counseling 

SUPERVISES:  N/A 

REPORTS TO:  Principal  

JOB GOAL: To promote the successful academic, social, physical and emotional development of the student; serves as a liaison among students, parents and school staff to assure the maximum development of the students; assist students in understanding themselves by focusing attention on interests, abilities and needs in relation to home and school  

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Such duties and responsibilities that may be assigned, including but not limited to:  
1. Develops and implements a guidance program that addresses student and instructional program needs 
2. Services as school level Early Warning System Team Coordinator 
3. Provides individual and group counseling with students and consultation with parents, teachers, administrators, and agency personnel 
4. Interprets test data to students, parents, teachers, administrators and other staff members working with students 
5. Plans jointly with teachers' remediation for student problems that interfere with mastery of basic skills 
6. Assists students in selecting appropriate educational activities, evaluating their programs, making intelligent occupational choices, and selecting sound courses of action in their lives 
7. Provides referral, placement and follow-up assistance when needed 
8. Handles record keeping and other routine duties in an accurate and timely manner 
9. Serves as school site point of contact for homeless and foster care students 
10. Keeps current with information, materials, and concepts relative to satisfactory job performance 
11. Works cooperatively with teachers, other counselors, and administrators toward attaining the objectives of the school district 
12. Strives for personal and professional growth that will enhance the effectiveness of the total guidance program 
13. Continually updates and re-evaluates the guidance program to meet the needs of the school, community, and students 
14. Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance 
15. Supports the Hattiesburg Public School District Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan 
16. Performs other duties as assigned 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Salary and work year to be established by the Board of Trustees 

EVALUATION: Annually 

Job #654543