Jackson Public Schools

GUIDANCE COUNSELOR, JOHN HOPKINS ELEMENTARY SY2425

Jackson Public Schools Jackson, MS
Jackson Public Schools

GUIDANCE COUNSELOR, JOHN HOPKINS ELEMENTARY SY2425

Jackson Public Schools Jackson, MS
1 month ago
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Qualifications

Possess a valid state certificate endorsed in guidance (MS Certification Code 436) and three or more years teaching experience in an elementary school

Reports To

Building Principal

Supervises

N/A

Job Goal

To help students overcome problems that impede learning and assist them in adjusting socially and educationally.

Essential Functions

  • Assists with the interpretation of the school’s objectives to parents, students, and the community.
  • Works with teachers and other staff members to familiarize them with the range of services available to meet student’s needs.
  • Counsels students and families.
  • Supervises the administration of standardized tests.
  • Assists students, teachers, and parents in evaluating and interpreting test scores and offers suggestions for improvement.
  • Focuses on preventive aspects of counseling.
  • Identifies and evaluates the needs of students.
  • Refers students to outside agencies when needed and coordinates the services.
  • Assists teachers in working with or counseling students to bring about positive behavioral changes.
  • Works with teachers on effective techniques of conferencing.
  • Assists parents with understanding nutritional needs, time management, child supervision, good hygiene practices, and homework assistance.
  • Visits homes to assess student needs and makes parental contacts.
  • Investigates and reports abuse and/or neglect cases.
  • Notifies parents when students are absent or tardy excessively.
  • Registers new and late enrollees.
  • Raises awareness of students with regard to various careers and goal setting.
  • Performs other related duties as requested or assigned.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.

Salary Information

Classification

Guidance Counselor, Elementary

Scale

Teacher

Grade

A – AAAA

Days Employed

187

Range

$43,721.56 - $77,230.54 annually

Overtime

Exempt

  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level

  • Employment type

    Full-time

  • Job function

    Education and Training

  • Industries

    Education Administration Programs

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