Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities

1. The School Counselor is the professional educator responsible for an academic, social, and/or personal counseling program.

   a. Advises and assists students in improving academic performance. Works with individuals and small groups of students in solving adjustment and personal problems. Informs students of the purpose, goals, techniques, and rules of procedures at or before the time when the counseling relationship is entered. Protects the confidentiality of students’ records, personal data, and information in accordance with state and federal policies.

2. The School Counselor adheres to state and federal standards regarding selection, administering, and interpreting test/assessment measures.

   a. Seeks specialized training regarding the use of electronically based testing programs that may differ from that of more traditional testing formats. Monitors the use of assessment results, interprets data, serves as a resource to teaching staff, and takes reasonable steps to prevent others from misusing the information. Uses caution when utilizing test/assessment techniques, making evaluations, and interpreting the performance of the school population. Assesses the effectiveness of the test/assessment program in having an impact on students’ academic, social, and personal development through accountability measures that examine achievement, opportunity, and attainment gaps.

3. The School Counselor adheres to state and federal laws, guidelines, and ethical standards regarding parental rights and services.

   a. Establishes appropriate, collaborative relationships with parents/guardians to facilitate the academic, social, and emotional development of their children. Informs parents of the counselor’s role in the confidential counseling relationship with students and makes reasonable efforts to honor the wishes of the parents/guardians when the student’s condition is a danger to self or others. Provides parents/guardians with accurate, comprehensive, and relevant information regarding their children. Respects diversity among families, recognizing that all parents/guardians are vested with certain rights and responsibilities for the welfare of their children. Involves parents, students, and counselors in three-way communication when not in interference with confidentiality laws.

4. The Counselor provides an effective student discipline plan that promotes positive student behavior, has been communicated to students, and is aligned with the school-parent compact and school-wide discipline policy.

   a. The Counselor designs a classroom discipline plan aligned with the school-wide plan with student input, which is communicated and posted. All students understand behavioral expectations. The Counselor provides guidance and mentoring to help other teachers develop skills in behavioral management, and their classroom plan serves as a model for others.

5. School personnel will maintain a positive attitude that will aid in relationship building.

   a. Greets students/staff in a friendly manner and uses appropriate language; provides physical and emotional support to students when needed; demonstrates professionalism when meeting with parents; contacts parents about appropriate and inappropriate behaviors either in writing or by phone.

6. Selects, stores, orders, issues, cares for, and inventories equipment, materials, and supplies used in the classroom.

7. Instructs effectively with technology and teaches the tools of technology within coursework.

8. Participates in ongoing professional development.

9. Maintains a web page on the school website.

10. Is on time and reports to assigned duties.

11. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Physical Effort
1. Must be able to lift 30 pounds as needed for supplies, etc.

2. Must be able to stand for extended periods.

3. Must be able to sit for extended periods for field trips when scheduled.

Working Conditions
1. Classroom and office environment.

2. Later hours may be required for school-related functions, including Parent/Teacher Conferences, Open House, Title I meetings, etc.

Qualifications
1. Valid North Dakota Teaching Certificate and must meet the highly qualified teacher provisions set in the No Child Left Behind legislation.

2. Valid North Dakota driver’s license.

3. Must follow the district’s Drug and Alcohol Policy.

4. Must complete and sign a Provisional Hiring Statement.

Supervision Exercised
1. Classroom students.

2. Other students in common student areas, including hallways, cafeteria, gymnasium, etc.

Evaluation
1. Department-level principal.

2. Performance appraisal.

3. NDCC 15.1-15.

All Applicants must submit a Mandaree Employment Application, Background request form, Tribal request form along with an Authorization of Release of Information form.

Applicants also need to submit all required documents of:
Degrees attained
High School Diploma or GED
Any Training Certifications
Proof of Indian Preference- Tribal ID or Certificate of Indian blood
Two forms of Identification
Official College Transcripts
Letter of Interest
Form DD214- if claiming Veterans Preference