Counselor- Sr High (2026-2027 School Year)

Wichita Public Schools
Wichita, KS
Category Education
Job Description
The School Guidance Counselor is primarily responsible to the Principal(s) of assigned school(s) for providing guidance and counseling services to pupils, staff members, and patrons, as directed by the Building Principal. The Counselor is also responsible to the Coordinator of Guidance and Counseling Services.

Requirements

  • Designs and implements a building program that provides growth opportunities for all USD 259 pupils through individual, small group, and/or classroom activities
  • Provides individual and group counseling, classroom guidance for students concerning personal, educational, or social needs
  • Serves as a resource support for behavior and trauma informed approaches
  • Provides information and services in relation to post-secondary opportunities in occupations, technical and trade schools, colleges and universities, scholarship opportunities, financial aid, and job opportunities
  • Provides consultation and counseling for teachers and parents regarding individual pupil progress and adjustment
  • Provides a program of educational career planning activities for pupils
  • Assists College Career Coordinators
  • Assists in a continuous program of pupil orientation/transition
  • Participates as a member of Child Study Team, particularly in the phases of screening, pre-assessment, and intervention
  • Serves as a liaison between school and community agencies for appropriate referral purposes
  • Provides the Principal and staff (i.e., School Psych, Data Leader, MTSS facilitator) with descriptive data derived from tests, cumulative records, and interviews to assist in recommendations for curriculum change
  • Maintains a record keeping system that describes guidance and counseling services and pupil needs to assist in program development (Individual Plans of Study- IPOS, Safety and Crisis Protocols)
  • Assists with course assignments and development of master schedule
  • Attends professional development opportunities
  • Additional Duties: Assists with additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
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