Middle School Counselor Job Description
Middle school counselor
provides ongoing structured, scheduled and documented individual career counseling sessions, which may be scheduled as part of a student’s career development activity.
Middle School Counselor Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective middle school counselor job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included middle school counselor job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Encourage two-way communication to enhance and promote the school counseling program
Provide culturally appropriate and sensitive school-based mental health services in the forms of individual, group, and family treatment, clinical case management, intake assessment, and consultation services
Provide outreach & education on mental health services and issues to students, families of students, community members, other professionals, school staff, and in community settings as necessary
Develop and maintain administrative and treatment records related to client care in accordance with NC standards
Planning and implementing research-based therapeutic interventions that improve a student’s ability to perform in the school community setting
Assessing student needs for mental health and social skills using a collaborative, assessment-based approach and provide appropriate services
Regular one-on-one counseling and group counseling to students and families
Working directly with students to help them successfully work towards high school graduation, college matriculation and self-sufficiency
Developing comprehensive supports and interventions to students who are presenting challenging behaviors
Consulting with instructional staff to monitor student performance and provide strategies for social and personal growth
Middle School Counselor Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Middle School Counselor
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: ESA, MI, PDF, JPG, K-12
Education for Middle School Counselor
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the middle school counselor job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Master's and Collage Degree in School Counseling, Counseling, Guidance, Education, Graduate, Social Work, Teaching, Department of Education, Psychology, Foundation
Skills for Middle School Counselor
Desired skills for middle school counselor include:
Counseling procedures
Student appraisal
Career development and have organizational
Communication
Interpersonal skills
Career development
Agencies in the community that can be used as referral sources
Areas of collecting and reporting PEIMS data
Various instructional programs in MISD
Adolescent development
Desired experience for middle school counselor includes:
Maintaining professionally written charts for all students, including assessment protocols, treatment plans, session notes, progress reports and correspondence with collateral contacts
Upholding network, state and federal policies and procedures related to special education, crisis intervention, safety, and mandatory reporting
Establishing a professional rapport and strong relationship with students, staff, and families
Displaying the highest ethical and professional behavior and confidentiality when working with students, parents, and staff
Collaborating with the leadership and Student Support Service teams to plan and implement positive, mental-health based interventions across tiers for all students
Consulting with Grade Level Teachers and Chairs individually and during group meetings to assist with development of intervention plans for students of concern
Middle School Counselor Examples
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Middle School Counselor Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of middle school counselor. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for middle school counselor
- Demonstrating positive, collaborative problem-solving orientation with students, parents and guardians, educators, administrators, community members, and colleagues
- Use available technology resources to enhance the school counseling practice and program
- Work collaboratively within the school environment and with appropriate stakeholders to advance the goals of the Counseling Program
- Align the counseling program to school goals (School Improvement Plan)
- Assist in coordinating district, state, and/or secondary testing programs
- Manage a counseling program in order to support academic achievement, career planning, and personal/social development
- Counsel individuals to help them understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting their educational situation
- Demonstrate age-appropriate counseling practices that meet academic, career, and personal/social needs
- Support students in the successful transition from each grade level into the next phase
- Counsel students to encourage and support academic achievement through classroom lessons, small groups and individual sessions
Qualifications for middle school counselor
- Maintain community partnerships to support students and their families
- Provide information to students and parents regarding academic progress, counseling programs, community resources
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with other school professionals and representatives of community resources
- Use an effective referral process to assist students and others to use special programs and services
- Participate in planning and evaluation of campus standardized testing program
- Interpret tests and other appraisal results appropriately and communicate to school personnel, students, and their parents
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Job Description Example
Our growing company is hiring for a middle school counselor. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for middle school counselor
- Provide the balanced provision of program content areas (self-confidence development
- Responsible for coordinating the grant process
- Responsible for ensuring enrollment for uninsured children
- Maintains relationships with community resources, referral sources, agencies and associations
- Provides health education programs
- Discusses the comprehensive school counseling program with the school administrator
- Works with students on an individual basis regarding personal problems related to home and family relations, health, school, and emotional adjustments
- Creates and updates confidential, accurate, and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations
- Meets with parents/guardians to discuss their children's progress, to determine their priorities for their children, and to serve as a resource for understanding student development and behavior
- Advocates for students with parents, teachers, community resources, school administrators, and other governmental agencies using a working knowledge of human development
Qualifications for middle school counselor
- 3 years of experience in the care of pediatric clients and families required
- Washington State Education Staff Associate Certificate (ESA) with School Counselor endorsement required
- Two to three years successful school counseling experience at appropriate level desired
- Adhere to ethical, legal and professional standards
- Ability to carry out District/building rules, regulations, and procedures
- Possess strong WESPaC/Skyward student records skills
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Job Description Example
Our growing company is hiring for a middle school counselor. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for middle school counselor
- Advises and participates in the development and enhancement of a school-wide culture that promotes professional growth and excellence in student learning
- Prepare correspondence and transcripts using typewriter or personal computer
- Prepare documents and lists for award assemblies and other student recognition programs
- Record student information, including test scores and final grades, on permanent records
- Create new student files and ensure completeness of records
- Assist with the registration of new students, including requesting and sending student records, setting up cumulative folders and entering student data into appropriate databases or computer programs
- Assist with processing changes and adjustments to student schedules
- Assist with summer school preparation
- Provide critical and timely information to students and parents/guardians regarding PVPA enrichment opportunities, special school and summer programs, and post-secondary scholarships and career planning workshops
- Actively participate as a member of the school-wide Student Support Team to provide appropriate preventative and responsive services to students
Qualifications for middle school counselor
- Master’s Degree in School Counseling (Secondary Level)
- Special Service Provider License - School Counseling - Colorado Department of Education
- Holistic approach to educating and counseling students
- Willingness and ability to work collaboratively with teachers/staff/team to meet the needs of students
- Willingness and ability to manage crisis assessment and intervention
- Knowledge of and experience with MTSS/RTI, ALP/GT, 504
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Middle School Counselor Job Description
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Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of middle school counselor. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for middle school counselor
- Actively communicate with parents/guardians about student behavior, attendance, and habits of work and learning with regard to school achievement
- Consult and collaborate with teachers and administrators to understand and meet the needs of students and their parents/guardians in the school setting
- Participate in scheduled meetings and school-wide teams as appropriate
- Follow the American School Counselor Association’s “Ethical Standards for School Counselors”
- Actively pursue formal and informal professional development opportunities to build capacity to meet and exceed PVPA Educator Competencies for School Counselors
- Communicates the goals of the comprehensive school counseling program to education stakeholders (i.e., administrators, teachers, students, parents, and community/business leaders)
- Assist students in completing state-mandated career exploratory and career education activities
- Deliver safety training to educate students and parents
- Facilitate grade level parent nights to inform parents of counseling programs and information
- Collaborate with elementary and high school counseling teams on special events and activities
Qualifications for middle school counselor
- Washington State Education Staff Associate Certificate (ESA) with School Counselor endorsement
- Three years successful school counseling experience
- Possess WESPaC/Skyward student records skills
- Exhibit leadership and expertise in crisis situations involving the counseling team
- Have training in mental health issues, family dynamics, alcohol and drug abuse
- Valid Texas Counseling Certificate (includes a Master's degree, completing an approved school counselor preparation program, and having 2 years of classroom teaching experience)
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Middle School Counselor Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of middle school counselor. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for middle school counselor
- Attend monthly district counselor/staff development meetings
- Perform other related function commensurate with the demographic, professional, technical, legal and resource environment of both the school and district
- Uses various preventive techniques, rather than punitive ones, to help students develop self-discipline
- Lead the develop on community programs such as drug free school programs and career activities
- When necessary, refer students and parents to outside agencies and specialists
- Promote an understanding and appreciation for diverse populations
- Monitor and advises students and parents on progress toward promotion and/or graduation
- Collaborate with faculty, staff, and parents to better understand and meet the needs of all scholars
- Provide teachers with suggestions for effective classroom management
- Advocate for students at student support meetings, study teams, and school attendance review boards
Qualifications for middle school counselor
- Two (2) years secretarial experience, preferably in a public education environment, preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in school counseling from an accredited college or university
- Meet MA DESE School Guidance Counselor grades 5-12 licensure requirements
- Experience working with students individually or in integrated settings such as the regular classroom, team meetings, and in cooperation with classroom teachers
- Demonstrated knowledge of child abuse, neglect, and child protection procedures, ALP, 504, SST, and Special Education Referral process
- Effective communicator, demonstrated skills in team building, conflict resolution, decision making, time management, safe school planning, and facilitation of psycho-educational counseling groups