Ponca City Public Schools
Job Description
Counselor
Reports to: Building Principal
Supervises: N/A
Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Counseling
Oklahoma School Counselor Certification
Job Goal: Provides a comprehensive guidance program for students in grades 9-12 to provide support to students, teachers, and parents to meet the academic and social needs of the students.
Employment Terms: 10 Month Contract
7 Hour 20 Minute day, Exclusive of a (30) Minute Duty-free Lunch
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Evaluation: Annually by Site Principal
Physical Demands: This is an overview intended for compliance with the ADA – it is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position.
Regular Requirements: Sit for extended periods; twist at the neck and trunk; bend and reach at, below and above shoulder level, repetitive use of fingers and hands to grasp and/or operate equipment; lift/move up to 15 pounds
Occasional Requirements: Walk, reach with hands and arms overhead, above shoulder and horizontally; lift/move up to 25 pounds
Visual Requirements: Close, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus
Hearing/Speaking Requirements: Adequate to exchange information
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Collaborates with teachers to develop curriculum and present psychoeducation on pertinent topics.
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Provides individual and group student guidance sessions as requested. Makes appropriate referrals to community resources.
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Counsel groups or individual students through the development of educational and career plans, including scholarship opportunities.
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Maintains accurate and confidential files and records regarding services provided.
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Works closely with administrators and resource officer dealing with high risk suicidal students.
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Maintains updated graduation checks for onsite and offsite students.
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Responsible for scheduling alphabetical groups of students assigned.
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Consults with special services personnel regarding appropriate testing and interventions for special education students.
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Regularly participate in appropriate professional development opportunities.
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Utilizes professional behavior in all school related transactions.
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Complies with all Federal, State and local laws and board policies and procedures.
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Counsels small groups and individual students with problems; refers severe problems to appropriate community resources.
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Coordinates state mandated testing program in conjunction with principal and assists with assessment responsibilities.
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Conducts orientation meetings, College Night, Honors Night Programs, evening
parent/school meetings and other parent/school information meetings.
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Responds to crisis situations when appropriate.
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Meets site and district staff development requirements.
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Manages 504 caseloads for mental issues.
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Performs all other tasks as supervisor may assign.