QUALIFICATIONS:  

Proper State Certification; Other such qualifications as the board may deem acceptable and appropriate

Demonstration of Professionalism

·         Uses correct oral and written communication

·         Adheres to board/school policies

·         Adheres to the Ethical Standards of the American Counseling Association and the American School Counselor Association

·         Maintains confidentiality within ASCA Guidelines

·         Maintains positive atmosphere with students, teachers and community

Organization of the Guidance Program

·         Plans counseling and guidance activities for the schoolyear, showing appropriate time allocations

·         Demonstrates evidence of organizational skills

·         Publishes and distributes a calendar of events relevant to counseling and guidance

Adminstration of Guidance Program

·         Schedules appointments for developmental counseling as needed

·         Provides time for counseling self-referred, at risk students and crisis counseling

·         Conducts and interview with newly enrolled students

·         Conducts follow-up of newly enrolled students

·         Plans and conducts group counseling and guidance activities (Pre-registration, financial aid, drug awareness, testing, etc.)

·         Plans and conducts group counseling and guidance activities throughout the year

Student Records

·         Coordinates maintenance of student records

·         Coordinates or assists with individual and/or group standardized testing

·         Review students’ progress at the end of each grading period

·         Keeps accurate records of entering and withdrawing students, (dates, schools…)

·         Maintains MSIS release, request and addition of, student information in a timely manner

·         Completes transcript in a timely manner

Testing

·         Follows the direction of the State and District Test Coordinator

·         Follows the state and district test security plan

·         Informs parents at least one week prior to all state-mandated testing

·         Interprets student testing information (individually/group)

·         Identifies students with special needs

·         Guides the analysis of student test data

·         Informs supervisors and district office personnel of curriculum strengths and weaknesses that are identified based on test data

·         Identifies students who are at risk for failure on state required tests and guides the formation of individual intervention plans for those students

·         Coordinates remediation for students who fail or are at risk of failures on state tests

Course Selection

·         Issues pre-registration forms for the coming school term by March 1 of each school year

·         Collects pre-registration forms and begins to compile data by April 1 of each school year

·         Gives the school principal the compiled information necessary for creating the aster schedule by April 15 of each school year

·         Conducts group information sessions on subject selection

·         Conducts individual counseling sessions on subject selection

·         Communicates with parents/guardians on student progress toward graduation

·         Assists with education planning of students with identified needs

·         Works with Career/Technology/Vocational center for placement in vocational areas

Special Services

·         Acts upon referrals from students, teachers, other professional staff, parents and agencies

·         Assists with student referrals; Serves on Student/Teacher Support Team

·         Utilities community resources and agencies in providing services

·         Assists in appropriate placement of students with special needs

·         Provides individual group counseling and guidance for students in course activity placement

·         Assists in placement of students for instructional purposes

·         Coordinates activities in assisting students in preparing for job placement

·         Identifies ELL Students (English Language Learners)

Family, Home, School and Other Support Services

·         Works with family concerning home situation that relate to the student’s performance and attitude toward school

·         Works with teachers, administrators and other staff regarding such issues as student attitude, progress and attendance (absenteeism

·         Works with attendance officer and provides necessary information in a timely manner

Follow-Up

·         Conducts follow-up of students (transfers, drop-outs, etc.)

·         Evaluates the counseling and guidance program annually

·         Revises program as needed

·         Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal, Assistant Principal, Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent or other designated supervisor