Start date - beginning of the 2023-2024 School Year for approximately 60 days
Substitute Pay $120/day, will increase to Bachelor's Step 0 daily rate at Day 21+

BEAVERCREEK CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: GUIDANCE COUNSELOR File 302
Reports to: Principal
Job Objectives: Helps students identify goals and make appropriate choices. Counsels students to
acknowledge and manage responsible personal conduct. Helps students resolve
problems that impede learning. Encourages parent and staff involvement.

Minimum · Valid Ohio school guidance counselor license.
Qualifications: · Meets all mandated health requirements (e.g., a negative tuberculosis test, etc.).

• Documented evidence of a clear criminal record.

Responsibilities The following duties are representative of performance expectations. A reasonable
and Essential accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to
Functions: perform essential functions.

• Consults with staff to identify, implement, and evaluate guidance services.
• Upholds board policies and follows administrative procedures.
• Promotes a favorable image of the school district. Encourages community partnerships

that enhance district programs and services.

• Assists the principal with the development of the master schedule as directed.
• Assists with the coordination of summer school programs when offered.
• Facilitates the transition process for students entering or leaving the program. Provides

student orientation and follow-up services.

• Provides information services to parents and students (e.g., testing procedures, program

options, graduation requirements, etc.). Helps students understand their personal
responsibility for setting goals and achieving success.

• Oversees course selection and record keeping processes. Helps students make suitable

choices to meet graduation requirements.

• Conducts guidance classes. Collaborates with teachers on students career planning

activities. Helps students revise individual career plans (ICP). Oversees the
development of student career passports.

• Implements effective classroom management procedures. Maintains high standards for

student conduct. Upholds the student conduct code.

• Develops and maintains a positive learning environment. Stimulates student interest.

Helps parents and students understand academic and behavioral objectives.

• Communicates high expectations and shows an active interest in student progress.
• Helps students develop critical-thinking, problem-solving, and creativity skills.
• Incorporates the effective use of available technology in guidance and records

management activities. Upholds computer technology acceptable use policies.

• Helps students take full advantage of the learning environment (e.g., access and

proximity to activities, use of adaptive equipment, etc.).

• Coordinates testing programs. Interprets test results. Helps teachers identify

interventions and program adaptations to assist students experiencing learning
difficulties.

• Serves as a liaison to the vocational school. Facilitates enrollment procedures.
• Maintains career information materials. Helps students explore post-secondary training

opportunities (e.g., college, university, technical, and proprietary schools, military
service, etc.). Coordinates admission counselor/recruiter visits. Maintains up-to-date
scholarships and financial aid information.

• Maintains accurate records and submits reports on time.

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• Plans work assignments, provides instructions, promotes teamwork, and monitors

assigned staff and volunteers under the direction of the principal.

• Strives to develop rapport with others. Respects personal privacy. Maintains the

confidentiality of privileged information.

• Conducts group sessions as needed to address student concerns (e.g., grief,

socialization, personal behaviors, conflict mediation, etc.).

• Serves as a resource for drug prevention awareness and intervention activities.
• Helps staff address student concerns (e.g., excessive absences, at-risk behavior,

mental/physical health, family/peer relations, etc.).

• Works with community services associated with students’ programs (e.g., law

enforcement, health care facilities, child welfare services, etc.).

• Consults with parents as needed (e.g., telephone calls, conferences, etc.).
• Schedules home and work site visits when necessary to support program goals.
• Reports evidence of suspected child abuse as required by law.
• Participates in student assistance team meetings. Works with the team to reach a

consensus on a plan for the identified student.

• Supports a full range of educational options. Helps staff resolve problems related to

the participation of students with disabilities in appropriate peer group activities.

• Takes precautions to ensure student safety. Does not leave students unsupervised.
• Supervises assigned non-classroom activities (e.g., hall duty, detentions, etc.).
• Participates in parent conferences, open houses, and other required school events.
• Supports parent organizations and student activities as time permits.
• Shares in the responsibility for authorized committee work and school activities.
• Actively participates in staff meetings and district development programs.
• Participates in professional growth opportunities to remain current with innovative

guidance strategies.

• Accepts responsibility for personal decisions and conduct. Serves as a positive role

model for others.

• Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.

Abilities The following aptitudes and physical skills are essential for the successful
Required: performance of assigned duties.

• Demonstrates professionalism and maintains a positive work attitude.
• Acts in accordance with the professional code of ethics.
• Skillfully manages individual, group, and organizational interactions.
• Communicates effectively using verbal, nonverbal, and writing skills.
• Organizes tasks and manages time effectively.
• Averts problem situations and intervenes to resolve conflicts.
• Lifts, carries, and/or moves work-related supplies and equipment.
• Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.
• Travels to meetings and work assignments.

Working Exposure to the following situations may range from remote to frequent based on
Conditions: circumstances and factors that may not be predictable.

• Potential for exposure to blood borne pathogens and communicable diseases.
• Potential for interaction with disruptive and/or unruly individuals.
• Exposure to adverse weather conditions and seasonal temperature extremes.
• Duties may require operating and/or riding in a vehicle.
• Duties may require prolonged use of a computer keyboard and monitor.
• Duties may require detailed paperwork.
• Duties may require working under time constraints to meet deadlines.

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• Duties may require working extended hours.
• Duties may require wearing protective clothing and using safety equipment.

Performance Job performance is evaluated according to the policy provisions adopted by the
Evaluation: Beavercreek City School District Board of Education.

The Beavercreek City School District Board of Education is an equal opportunity
employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, age, or disability. This job description summary does not imply that these are
the only duties to be performed. This job description is subject to change in response
to funding variables, emerging technologies, improved operating procedures,