CLASS TITLE: School Counselor

• The school counselor develops a process and procedure for planning, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive developmental program of guidance and counseling.
• The school counselor promotes a developmental, preventive guidance program to all students within the school.
• The school counselor uses individual and group counseling to address mental, physical, and emotional barriers to learning and to help each child learn at high levels.
• The school counselor functions in a cooperative process to assist others to effectively meet the needs of students, and through consultation, advocates for students.
• The school counselor functions as a coordinator in bringing together people and resources in the school, the community, and the district for the fullest academic career, personal, and social development of the students.
• The school counselor collaborates with other school and district staff to design and coordinate a testing program that helps students identify their abilities, aptitudes, achievements, and interests.
• The school counselor is a professional who acts within legal and ethical guidelines to accomplish educational purposes.
• The school counselor provides professional leadership within the school, community, and education profession to improve student learning and well being.
• The school counselor evaluates his or her own overall performance in relation to Kentucky’s learner goals and implements a professional development plan.
• The school counselor uses technology to support instruction; access and manipulate data; enhance professional growth and productivity; communicate and collaborate with colleagues, parents, and the community; and conduct research.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
• Adheres to the professional code of ethics.

• Valid State Teacher Certificate

• Current Certificate for School Guidance Counselor