Guidance Counselor

Job Summary

About Us:

The Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences, slated to open in the fall of 2026, will become the fourth residential high school in the state. This school will be the first of its kind in healthcare education. With an education in Demopolis, where the primary healthcare provider is the heartbeat of the community, students will discover the value of their service as community healthcare professionals and what it means to make a true difference to that community. Armed with training and certification, graduates will fill healthcare jobs across the State of Alabama and make immediate, positive contributions in an industry that has a dire need for trained professionals. In order to improve the health of rural Alabamians, building rural healthcare leaders will be the priority of this school.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and qualified School Guidance Counselor to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the delivery and facilitation of School Counseling services for the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences.

Qualifications:

1. A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in guidance and counseling and course work in psychology, testing and measurement, sociology, and education.

2. Certification in school counseling.

3. Meet background clearance requirements as specified by Alabama statutes and State Board of Education regulations.

FLSA: Exempt

Reports To: School Deans

Terms of Employment:

o Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the school's approved compensation plan.

o Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the school.

Required Duties and Responsibilities:
• Develop and implement an effective school guidance and counseling program.
• Define and interpret the guidance and counseling program to students, teachers, parents, administrators, and community members.
• Coordinate the registration of new students and provide them with an orientation to school procedures and the school's various opportunities for learning.
• Assist in the placement of individual students with special needs in appropriate educational situations.
• Coordinate the procedure for the security and maintenance of students' educational records.
• Prepare informative reports and materials for administrators, teachers, students, and parents concerning the results of the school's testing program.
• Assist teachers in identifying and interpreting problems that interfere with a student's ability to learn.
• Provide individual and group counseling opportunities that may lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and maturity.
• Establish effective working relationships with employers, agencies, and other institutions that may be of use to teachers, parents, and students.
• Assume responsibility for coordinating appropriate follow-up activities.
• Assume responsibility for individual professional development and for attending appropriate professional meetings.
• Collaborate with the administration for the coordination of the school's testing program.
• Collaborate with the schools' administration to remove barriers and provide resources to help students receive the full benefit of their education.
• Assist school personnel in communication with the Department of Human Resources and other community agencies.
• Assist students in building self-esteem and developing decision-making, problem-solving and positive human relations skills.
• Assume other reasonable job-related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Ability to read, interpret and follow ASHS policies and the appropriate state and federal statutes.
• Knowledge and understanding of guidance and counseling principles, programs and services.
• Knowledge of test and measurement theory.
• Knowledge of community resources and services available for student assistance.
• Ability to counsel and assist students, parents and school personnel in the resolution of problems in student learning, behavior and mental health.
• Ability to administer and interpret student assessment and evaluation instruments.
• Ability to analyze and use data.
• Ability to consult with parents, school personnel and the public.
• Ability to maintain sensitivity to multicultural issues.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing using correct grammar, spelling and business English.
• Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed in a fast-paced, high-intensive work environment.

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of ASHS's policy on evaluation of personnel.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job qualifications and responsibilities, and the employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned. The Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences reserves the right to amend the job description as needed.