Job Description

Position Summary Overview

The following are expected from the candidate

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  Counseling Services:

  
  
  
  
  
  • Individual Counseling: Providing one-on-one counseling sessions with students to address personal issues, academic challenges, behavioral problems, or emotional concerns.
  
  
  • Group Counseling: Conducting group sessions with students dealing with similar issues such as peer relationships, family problems, or study skills.
  
  
  • Crisis Intervention: Assisting students during crises such as accidents, deaths, or other traumatic events affecting the school community.
  
  
  
  


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  Academic Support:

  
  
  
  
  
  • Helping students develop effective study skills, time management, and organizational techniques.
  
  
  • Assisting with academic planning, course selection, and career exploration.
  
  
  • Collaborating with teachers and parents to support student learning and achievement.
  
  
  
  


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  Career Counseling:

  
  
  
  
  
  • Providing guidance on career exploration, job skills development, and post-secondary education options.
  
  
  • Conducting assessments and discussing aptitudes, interests, and career goals with students.
  
  
  • Organizing career fairs, guest speakers, or workshops related to career planning.
  
  
  
  


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  Personal and Social Development:

  
  
  
  
  
  • Promoting social skills development, conflict resolution, and peer relationship building.
  
  
  • Addressing issues such as bullying, diversity awareness, and school climate improvement.
  
  
  • Teaching life skills such as decision-making, problem-solving, and coping strategies.
  
  
  
  


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  Collaboration and Consultation:

  
  
  
  
  
  • Working closely with teachers, administrators, and parents to support student well-being and academic success.
  
  
  • Participating in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings for students with special needs.
  
  
  • Referring students and families to external resources such as community services or mental health professionals when necessary.
  
  
  
  


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  Program Development and Evaluation:

  
  
  
  
  
  • Developing and implementing school-wide programs aimed at enhancing student mental health, academic achievement, or social skills.
  
  
  • Evaluating the effectiveness of counseling programs through data analysis and student feedback.
  
  
  
  


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  Advocacy:

  
  
  
  
  
  • Advocating for students' needs within the school environment and community.
  
  
  • Promoting policies and practices that support a positive school climate and student well-being.
  
  
  
  


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  Professional Development:

  
  
  
  
  
  • Engaging in ongoing professional development activities to stay current with best practices in counseling, education, and adolescent development.
  
  
  • Maintaining licensure and adhering to ethical standards set by professional counseling organizations.