Alabama State Department of Education
Guidance Counselor
To help students overcome problems that impede learning and to assist them in making educational, occupational, and life plans that hold promise for their personal fulfillment as mature and responsible men and women. Qualifications: At least three years of successful teaching experience. A valid certificate as a guidance counselor. A master's degree, or its equivalent, representing intensive course work in the principles and practice of educational guidance; educational testing and measurement; counseling; the organization and administration of guidance services; and the psychology of learning. Performance Responsibilities: 1. Registers students new to the school and orients them to school procedures and the school's varied opportunities for learning. 2. Aids students in course and subject selection. 3. Maintains student records and protects their confidentiality. 4. Works to resolve student's educational handicaps. 5. Works to discover and develop special abilities of students. 6. Works to prevent students from dropping out of school. 7. Provides student information to colleges and potential employers according to provisions of the Board's policy on student records. 8. Plans guidance field trips to schools, colleges, and industry for interested students. 9. Makes recommendations to colleges for admissions and scholarships. 10. Arranges for tutors and summer school work. 11. Guides students in their participation in school and community activities. 12. Obtains and disseminates occupational information to students and to classes studying occupations. 13. Helps students evaluate career interests and choices. 14. Organizes and conducts annual "Career Day." 15. Works with students on an individual basis in the solution of personal problems related to such problems as home and family relations, health, and emotional adjustment. 16. Confers with parents whenever necessary. 17. Interprets the guidance program to the community. 18. Provides in-service training in guidance for teachers and student teachers. 19. Advises administrators and faculty on the matters of student discipline. 20. Assists in the orientation of new faculty members. Terms of Employment: Ten month year. Salary and work year to be according to the current schedule. Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Sumter County School Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.
To help students overcome problems that impede learning and to assist them in making educational, occupational, and life plans that hold promise for their personal fulfillment as mature and responsible men and women. Qualifications: At least three years of successful teaching experience. A valid certificate as a guidance counselor. A master's degree, or its equivalent, representing intensive course work in the principles and practice of educational guidance; educational testing and measurement; counseling; the organization and administration of guidance services; and the psychology of learning. Performance Responsibilities: 1. Registers students new to the school and orients them to school procedures and the school's varied opportunities for learning. 2. Aids students in course and subject selection. 3. Maintains student records and protects their confidentiality. 4. Works to resolve student's educational handicaps. 5. Works to discover and develop special abilities of students. 6. Works to prevent students from dropping out of school. 7. Provides student information to colleges and potential employers according to provisions of the Board's policy on student records. 8. Plans guidance field trips to schools, colleges, and industry for interested students. 9. Makes recommendations to colleges for admissions and scholarships. 10. Arranges for tutors and summer school work. 11. Guides students in their participation in school and community activities. 12. Obtains and disseminates occupational information to students and to classes studying occupations. 13. Helps students evaluate career interests and choices. 14. Organizes and conducts annual "Career Day." 15. Works with students on an individual basis in the solution of personal problems related to such problems as home and family relations, health, and emotional adjustment. 16. Confers with parents whenever necessary. 17. Interprets the guidance program to the community. 18. Provides in-service training in guidance for teachers and student teachers. 19. Advises administrators and faculty on the matters of student discipline. 20. Assists in the orientation of new faculty members. Terms of Employment: Ten month year. Salary and work year to be according to the current schedule. Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Sumter County School Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.