Knox County Middle School Guidance Counselor

Job Function Provides a functional, comprehensive program of direct
services for all children utilizing the
expertise gained through professional training in the areas of
school counseling, school social work
or school psychology. These services will emphasize
counseling children; consultation with teachers,
parents and other significant adults; and coordinating a
variety of activities and functions related to
the academic, social, emotional and physical needs of
students.
Immediate Supervisor /
Evaluator:
School Principal
RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL SCHOOL
PERSONNEL:
• All KCPS employees will contribute to and be accountable for the success of our
students and school system as demonstrated through the performance of their
duties.
• All KCPS employees will constantly exhibit a spirit of cooperation and
compassion as we work together to serve our students, parents, community, and
one another.
• All KCPS employees will make decisions and take action based on what is best for
students and the school system.
• All KCPS employees will support the district’s mission and vision of preparing
students to be college/career ready upon graduation from high school through
their teaching, mentoring, and day to day interactions with students.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Plans, implements and evaluates a developmental, preventative guidance
program which enhances the schools improvement plan.
• Provides individual, small group, and classroom guidance and counseling for
students, parents, and staff to promote student success in academics, career, and
personal/social development.
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• Collaborates with staff to assist the district’s compliance with federal, state, and
local school mandates.
• Coordinates and interprets state and district testing programs in the school.
• Directs the maintenance of the permanent record system and provides such
records to parents or legal guardians upon request.
• Manages student records including finalizing transcripts with ranking, seals, etc.
• Promotes positive school-community relationships through active participation in
school and civic organizations and functions.
• Coordinates honor ceremonies and other recognition programs during school
year.
• Monitors failing students and makes recommendations for intervention or
schedule changes to administrative team.
• Works with students on college applications, scholarship applications, and other
advancement opportunities including dual credit and enrollment in academy
programs.
• May chair ARC meetings with assigned special education teachers.
• Plans for and provides orientation, transition, and school programs information to
students, parents, and staff.
• Helps develop and implement student personal growth and well-being, career,
and college opportunities.
• Collaborates with staff in placing students in the most appropriate instructional
program and classroom setting.
• Refers to and consults with district, local, and state resources and agencies in
order to promote student success.
• Participates in school leadership meetings and may serve on committees.
• Perform additional duties/tasks and assume additional responsibilities as
assigned by the supervisor and/or Superintendent.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing and reaching
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Master's Degree with major in guidance and counseling
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
• Certification in guidance and counseling by Kentucky Department of Education
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Board Approved:
Job Class Code:
FLSA Status: Exempt