Counselor

Job Description Plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling program. Counsel students to fully develop each student’s academic, career, personal, and social abilities and address the needs of special population students. Responsibilities Guidance Assist teachers in the teaching of the guidance-related curriculum. Guide individuals and groups of students to develop education plans and career awareness. Counseling Counsel individual students and small groups with presenting needs and concerns. Consultation Consult parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant people to enhance their work with students. Work with school and community personnel to bring together resources for students. Maintain a communication system that effectively collects and disseminates information to other professionals as appropriate. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with other school professionals and representatives of community resources. Use an effective referral process to assist students and others to use special programs and services. Assessment Participate in the planning and evaluation of standardized testing programs. Interpret tests and other appraisal results appropriately and communicate to school personnel, students, and their parents. Maintain the confidentiality of student assessment. Program Management Plan school guidance and counseling programs to ensure that they meet identified needs, priorities, and program objectives. Implement a comprehensive and balanced program. Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the guidance program and individual activities and make changes based on findings. Educate the school staff, parents, and community about the guidance program through a public information program. Compile, maintain, and file all required physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents. Administration Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, and board policy in the guidance and counseling area. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations. Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors. Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents. Professional Adhere to ethical and legal standards and model behavior that is professional, and responsible. Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignments. Qualifications Bachelor degree preferred. Citizenship, residency, or work visa required. #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education