School Counselor 211 Days

Hamilton County Schools•Chattanooga, TN

About The Position

Hamilton County Schools, located in Chattanooga, TN, is working to ensure that all students thrive and experience a future without limits. We are committed to excellence for every student and are seeking outstanding leaders, teachers, support staff, and district employees who desire to make a difference in the lives of students. With nearly 75 schools, we are confident that you can find your place in Hamilton County. Learn more about working for Hamilton County Schools at careers.hcde.org and get to know us and our strategic plan, Opportunity 2030. The purpose of this job is to support student achievement and to assist them in making social, educational and occupational decisions that will assist in students’ lifelong development as mature and responsible citizens. The Howard School is a 9-12 school located in Chattanooga, TN. We have a past full of rich tradition; a present that embraces dynamic and exciting change; and a future gleaming with limitless possibilities. Our approach to education is one that involves an entire team working together to develop the whole child. Through rigor, engagement, commitment, and compassion, our faculty and staff strive to ensure that every child receives the academic and emotional support that is needed to achieve the utmost success. As the oldest public school in Chattanooga, we have a vibrant community that supports our vision and strives to continue the Hustling Tiger tradition of excellence. We are privileged to have community partners who believe in our students and have committed to our Future Ready Institutes, such as the Erlanger Institute for Healthcare and Innovation and the See Rock City Institute for Hospitality and Tourism. Additionally, our principal, Dr. Le Andrea Ware, is Tennessee’s Principal of the Year! The Howard School is a highly distinguished school in many ways. We are the only 2019-2020 Model Demonstration High School in the State for RTIB2. People from around the world have also taken notice of our school. After his visit in May of 2019, Microsoft Founder Bill Gates spotlighted our school in a video that highlights our immense community pride and our nonstop, collaborative efforts to make a difference! To view the video, click here. We are looking for team-oriented teachers who understand that while the job will be challenging, the challenge will be rewarding. Enthusiasm, drive, and a willingness to explore creative approaches to pedagogy are all important attributes in a teacher who understands the importance of standards-based instruction.

Requirements

Master’s degree and a valid Tennessee School Service Personnel License for School Counseling pre-K-12 are required.
Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills to deal effectively with students, educators, parents, and community members.
Demonstrates excellent planning, organizational, problem-solving, decision-making, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

Maintains appropriate licensure and acknowledges that continued employment with the Hamilton County Department of Education is contingent upon providing required documentation to validate licensure in a timely manner.
Reviews a variety of student assessment data to ensure continuous improvement in measurable student performance and achievement.
Coordinates and administers standardized testing as appropriate in accordance with district policies and state law.
Implements district, state, and federal policies, regulations, and laws, where appropriate.
Works to discover and develop special abilities of students, with a long-term goal of high school graduation.
Registers students new to the school and orients them to school procedures and the school’s varied opportunities for learning.
Counsels students on an individual or small-group basis to develop resolution and/or coping skills when dealing with personal problems related to school, home, health, and emotional issues that may impact educational achievement and /or school attendance.
Plans student field trips as appropriate to schools, colleges, and industry.
Confidentially initiates, assembles, maintains, interprets, and appropriately transfers accurate health, attendance, cumulative progress, activity, and uniform transcript records for assigned students.
Makes recommendations to colleges for admissions and scholarships; assists students in the preparation and processing of college, scholarship, and employment applications.
Confers with parents on a regular basis as appropriate.
Communicates the role of the school counselor and available services to students, parents, and community.
Assists students in evaluating their aptitudes and abilities through the interpretation of individual standardized test scores and other pertinent data, and works with students in evolving educational and occupational plans in terms of such evaluation.
Advises and assists students in course and subject selection.
Follows established procedures to ensure assigned areas are safe.
Works collaboratively with all stakeholders.
Attends work and arrives to work on time.
Maintains confidentiality.
Adheres to the Teacher Code of Ethics as defined by Tennessee Law.
Performs related duties, such as sponsoring a student organization or activity. Attends and/or supervises school sponsored events as required.
Complies with accounting and financial policies and procedures involving the handling of money and property, as well as other Board policies.
Use computers and other technology to enter and access information related to essential job functions.
Performs general/clerical tasks, which may include answering telephone calls, typing documents, making copies, sending/receiving faxes, filing documentation, or processing incoming/outgoing mail.
May operate a motor vehicle to conduct various work activities.
Performs other duties as assigned.