MILL VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCHOOL COUNSELOR

 DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Under the general supervision of the Director of Student Services and the site administrator, the school counselor provides a variety of support services to their school. This includes direct counseling to classes, small groups and individuals, parent education, and consultation with parents, staff, and related agencies.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Pupil Personnel Services Credential with authorization in counseling 
• Fingerprint Certificate of Clearance from the Department of Justice
• Understands basic laws and procedures regarding Special Education and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
• Demonstrates knowledge of the relevant laws and regulations pertaining to children, families, and pupil personnel services
• Communicates with, and relates well to parents, students, staff and community

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Implements the mission, vision, objectives and course of study of the Mill Valley School District as appropriate
• Counsels individual and small groups of students on social, emotional, and academic concerns
• Maintains appropriate confidentiality
• Utilizes individual and group counseling techniques that promote student success
• Works with students to resolve conflicts and to teach conflict resolution skills
• Works with parents to support the academic and social success of their children
• Participates in school-wide parent education efforts
• Supports and counsels staff and students during time of crisis or grief
• Uses appropriate referral processes for alternative programs, as well as educational and counseling options in the community
• Coordinates and supervises counseling interns when appropriate
• Participates in SST meetings, 504 plan meetings, and IEP meetings when appropriate
• Participates in district-wide counseling department meetings
• Keeps current on work, parent communications, and technological proficiencies
• Creates and implements social-emotional programs for students
• Consults with teachers, administrators, and other school personnel regarding the social/emotional needs of students, effective classroom management techniques, provides relevant background information on students, facilitates the appropriate educational placement of students, and provides reinforcement of appropriate school behavior
• Plans and develops a school-based counseling program which provides direct services to students, staff, parents/guardians, and the community; this includes integration into the educational curriculum where appropriate
• Assists in the referral process and transference of relevant student information to and from appropriate school, district, and/or community agencies or individual practitioners
• Coordinates and participates in articulation activities between elementary, middle, and high school
• Maintains professional competence through participation in professional growth activities
• Participates cooperatively with their administrator to develop the method by which they will be evaluated in conformance with District guidelines
• Supervises student out-of-classroom activities
• Participates in school-wide adjunct duties, as determined by site needs
• Keeps current on work email
• Performs other duties as assignee

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment is characterized as a K-8 public education organization, and may include travel between schools.

EVALUATION

The employee will be evaluated by the site administrator or designee.