School Counselor

American Falls School District •Southeast / Pocatello •School/Guidance Counselor •Middle •Full Time •Apply no later than 8/22/2022•Posted 1Y ago

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TITLE: Guidance CounselorQUALIFICATIONS:1. Standard Certificate for the State of Idaho with Endorsement2. Masters Degree in school guidance and counseling from a college or university approved by the Idaho State Board of Education.3. Three or more years experience in counseling students4. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.REPORTS TO: (Person designated by the Board or the Superintendent)JOB GOAL: 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.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 students’ 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 preparation in school and community activities.12. Obtains and disseminates occupational information to students and to classes studying occupations.13. Helps student 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.

Education required

1. Standard Certificate for the State of Idaho with Endorsement2. Masters Degree in school guidance and counseling from a college or university approved by the Idaho State Board of Education.

Experience required

Three or more years experience in counseling students

Benefits

Salary depends upon experience and education levelBenefits list are available upon request

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American Falls School District

Southeast / Pocatello

Welcome to the American Falls School District located in the historic city of American Falls. American Falls has been the site of the largest reservoir in Idaho since 1925 when the dam was built and the town was moved to its present site. We invite you to explore our website to tour information concerning our district or any of our schools. Committed to Excellence in Education We are pleased to provide an outstanding education to our students. To prepare students to interact productively and effectively in society. To teach students the necessary academic and life skills for future education and be job ready. The nearly 1500 students with approximately 100 staff and 125 classified personnel are here to serve our students and parents in our four schools and one alternative school. We offer a variety of specialty programs including dual enrollment classes at the high school, gifted and talented programs at elementary, Gear-Up college preparatory for middle school and high school and Professional Technical Education and our award winning FFA program. In the American Falls School District, you will find: Commitment to college and career readiness, Preparation for Idaho core and the development of creativity and thinking skills with an emphasis on integration of technology, A safe and secure learning environment, Caring and compassionate staff committed to providing the best education for each and every child, Opportunities for meaningful parent involvement, Commitment to the arts including band and choir programs beginning in the elementary grades. The district’s outstanding art program offers course work including ceramics, painting and drawing at the middle school and high school levels.