Counselor-Caddo Middle Career & Technology

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Caddo Parish Schools Job Description

Job Title: School Counselor


Prepared By: Jan Holliday


Prepared Date: July 2, 2012


Approved By: Caddo Parish School Board


Approved Date: July 17, 2012

SUMMARY


Administers a comprehensive school counseling program that provides various types and kinds of resources required to enrich and support the educational program for students in the Caddo Parish School System.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Standard 1 : The professional school counselor plans, organizes and delivers the school counseling program.


A program is designed to meet the needs of the school.

• The professional school counselor demonstrates interpersonal relationships with students
• The professional school counselor demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships with educational staff.
• The professional school counselor demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships with parents or guardians.

Standard 2 : The professional school counselor implements the school guidance curriculum through the use of effective instructional skills and careful planning of structured group sessions for all students.

• The professional school counselor teaches school guidance units effectively.
• The professional school counselor develops materials and instructional strategies to meet student needs and school goals.
• The professional school counselor encourages staff involvement to ensure the effective implementation of the school guidance curriculum.

Standard 3 : The professional school counselor implements the individual planning component by guiding individuals and groups of students and their parents or guardians through the development of educational and career plans.

• The professional school counselor, in collaboration with parents or guardians, helps students establish goals and develop and use planning skills.
• The professional school counselor demonstrates accurate and appropriate interpretation of assessment data and the presentation of relevant, unbiased information.

Standard 4 : The professional school counselor provides responsive services through the effective use of individual and small-group counseling, consultation and referral skills.

• The professional school counselor counsels individual students and small groups of students with identified needs and concerns.
• The professional school counselor consults effectively with parents or guardians, teachers, administrators and other relevant individuals.
• The professional school counselor implements an effective referral process with administrators, teachers and other school personnel.

Standard 5 : The professional school counselor provides system support through effective school counseling program management and support for other educational programs. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following.

• The school counselor provides a comprehensive and balanced school counseling program in collaboration with school staff.
• The school counselor provides support for other school programs.

Standard 6 : The school counselor discusses the counseling department management system and the program action plans with the school administrator.

• The school counselor meets with the other members of the counseling staff to discuss and agree upon the qualities of the school counselor management system.
• The school counselor discusses the program results anticipated when implementing the action plans for the school year.

Standard 7 : The school counselor is responsible for establishing and convening an advisory council for the school counseling program.

• The school counselor meets with the advisory council.
• The school counselor reviews the school counseling program audit with the advisory council.
• The school counselor records meeting information.

Standard 8 : The professional school counselor collects and analyzes data to guide program direction and emphasis.

• The professional school counselor uses school data to make decisions regarding student choice of classes and special programs.
• The school counselor uses data from the counseling program to make decisions regarding program revisions.
• The school counselor analyzes data to ensure every student has equity and access to a rigorous academic curriculum.
• The school counselor understands and uses data to establish goals and activities to close the achievement gap.

Standard 9 : The school counselor monitors the students on a regular basis as they progress in school.

• The school counselor is accountable for monitoring every student's progress.
• The school counselor implements monitoring systems appropriate to the individual school.
• The school counselor develops appropriate interventions for students as needed and monitors their progress.

Standard 10 : The school counselor uses time and calendars to implement an efficient program.

• The school counselor uses a master calendar to plan activities throughout the year.
• The school counselor distributes the master calendar to parents or guardians, staff and students.
• The school counselor posts a weekly or monthly calendar.
• The school counselor analyzes time spent providing direct service to students.

Standard 11 : The school counselor develops a results evaluation for the program.

• The school counselor measures results attained from school guidance curriculum and closing the gap activities.
• The school counselor works with members of the counseling team and with the principal to clarify how programs are evaluated and how results are shared.
• The school counselor knows how to collect, process, perception and results data.

Standard 12 : The school counselor conducts a yearly program audit.

• The school counselor completes a program audit to determine the degrees to which the school counseling program is being implemented.
• The school counselor shares the results of the program audit with the advisory council.
• The school counselor uses the yearly audit to make changes in the school counseling program and calendar for the following year.

Standard 13 : The school counselor is a student advocate, leader, collaborator and a systems change agent.

• The school counselor promotes academic success of every student.
• The school counselor promotes equity and access for every student.
• The school counselor takes a leadership role within the counseling department, the school setting and the community.
• The school counselor understands reform issues and works to close the achievement gap.
• The school counselor collaborates with teachers, parents and the community to promote academic success of students.
• The school counselor builds effective teams by encouraging collaboration among all school staff.
• The school counselor uses data to recommend systemic change in policy and procedures that limit or inhibit academic achievement.

QUALIFICATIONS


To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE


Masters degree and other requirements as stated in SDE Bulletin 746 (as revised).


SKILL RELATED


Should satisfy Louisiana requirements for a teaching certificate with certification as Counselor or Ancillary School Counselor.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Ability to work tactfully and harmoniously with schools, staff, parents, and/or public.
• Ability to command the respect and liking of staff and students.
• Physical stamina and emotional stability to work effectively under pressure and to keep all aspects of the job under control.
• Neat, well-groomed appearance.

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT


Employee acknowledges that he/she is required to maintain a high standard of professional conduct. Breach of said professional conduct includes but is not limited to: neglect of duty, dishonesty, engagement in acts that are contrary to CPSB policy, unlawful activities, or any other conduct which is seriously prejudicial to the school system.