CAREERS

Openings:
Gray Collegiate Academy has an immediate opening for a school counselor for grades 6-9. Interested applicants need to send a copy of their resume to bnewsome@grayca.com.
Qualifications
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Must have a valid South Carolina teaching certificate or be able to obtain one via an alternative certification program
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Must have completed a program of study in counseling education from an accredited college or university
Responsibilities
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Aids students in course and subject selection
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Obtains and disseminates occupational information to student and to classes studying occupations
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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 education and occupation plans in terms of such evaluation
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Works to discover and develop special abilities of students
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Works to resolve students' educational challenges
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Registers students new to the school and orients them to school procedures and the school's varied opportunities for learning
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Helps students evaluate career interests and choices
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Remains readily available to students so as to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth and self-understanding
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Works with students on an individual basis in the solution of personal problems related to such problems as home and family relations, health, and emotional adjustment
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Guides students in their participation in school and community activities
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Maintains student records and protects their confidentiality
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Supervises the preparation and processing of college, scholarship, and employment applications
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Makes recommendations to colleges for admissions and scholarships
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Provides student information to colleges and potential employers according to provisions of the Board's policy on student records
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ADDITIONAL DUTIES: Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal or his designee
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Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job
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Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job
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Sit, stand and walk for required periods of time
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Work effectively with and respond to diverse cultures or backgrounds
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Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean and professional manner for the assignment and work setting
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Have regular and punctual attendance
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Follows all school policies, work procedures, and reasonable requests by the proper authorities
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