Guidance Counselor

2026-2027 Guidance Counselor

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of a valid "AA" Teacher's Certificate with counseling endorsement

Two Years Teaching Experience (Expected)

Pass background check

REPORTS TO: Principal

SUPERVISES: N/A

CONTRACT: 220 days annually with salary in accordance to the certified teacher salary schedule as approved by the Board of Trustees

JOB GOAL: To provide individual counseling and/or group guidance activities based on the assessed needs of students; consult with parents, teachers, administrators, and other appropriate individuals regarding services and programs available to/for students; develop procedures for program evaluation; serve as a resource person; maintain counseling records; and assist in the identification of students with special needs

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Such duties and responsibilities as may be assigned including but not limited to:

Administers the needs assessment

Develops a guidance calendar based on the results of the needs assessment

Implements guidance program

Evaluates program at end of the year

Revises program for next year

Orders needed materials & equipment

Provides individual counseling

Provides group guidance and counseling activities based on the assessed needs of students; group guidance and counseling may include the following topical areas:

Orientation to the guidance program

Peer pressure

Bullying

Sexual harassment

Stress management

Drug education

Study skills

Assists in the transmittal of student records

Assists in the interpretation of individual reports to students, parents and teachers

Interprets test scores to appropriate individuals

Accepts, screens and follows up on referrals from teachers and parents

Assists in individual and group testing programs

Assists students in making the transition from one level to another and from one school to another

Assists in planning and implementing Parent Night or Open House

Develops a list of community referrals

Updates agency list each year

Maintains knowledge of referral procedures and guidelines

Maintains a file or referral forms

Identifies students' needs and indicate the necessity of assistance from other sources

Completes referral forms

Follows up on students' progress

Provides consultation with agencies as appropriate

Conducts an orientation for new students

Works closely with screening team in determining placement for students in any area of exceptionality

Holds individual parent conferences for any student being considered for placement in any special program

Provides consultation with teachers on educational progress of students

Consults with parents

Compiles student progress reports when requested by parents

Arranges and conducts parent-teacher-counselor conferences

Provides follow up information on all conferences and referrals to involved staff

Organizes and conducts in-service workshops

Provides resource materials

Maintains involvement with school parent associations

Invites community leaders to school functions

Performs other duties as assigned

The Winona-Montgomery Consolidated School District does not discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, religion, veteran status, or age in the admission to and provision of educational programs, activities, and services or employment opportunities and benefits.

The Winona-Montgomery Consolidated School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.