Twin Lakes High School Guidance Counselor

Reports To: School Administration

Length of Contract: One Year (189 Days)

Position Requirements:

• Demonstrate a genuine concern for the social, emotional, and physical well-being of children
• Master Degree in School Counseling
• Valid Indiana School Counseling License
• Experience and Knowledge in Best Practices for School Counseling
• Excellent Communication and Team Skills
• Strong Organizational Skills

Performance Responsibilities:

• Assists the administration in developing the class schedule and assigning students to classes.
• Assists in enrolling students into the student data system and assigning a schedule of classes.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive school counseling program around developing knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary for children to become healthy, competent, and confident learners.
• Assists in developing student behavior management plans and programs for the purpose of resolving social, emotional, and educational challenges and concerns.
• Provide education, prevention, early identification and intervention, to assist students in achieving academic success, developing an understanding of career opportunities and developing social/emotional skills in response to issues they face.
• Provide direct services (school counseling core curriculum, individual student planning, responsive services), and indirect student services (consultation, collaboration, and referrals).
• Collects, organizes and analyzes student information (e.g. historical educational data, test results) for the purpose of tracking student progress and promoting academic success.
• Collaborate with the elementary and middle school counselors in order to provide a comprehensive K-12 counseling program experience for students.
• Collaborate with outside agencies to provide services to students.
• Assist with requirements for federal, state, and local testing of students.