HS COUNSELOR

* Must have a teaching certificate.
* MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Refer to Bulletin 746, Revised

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Establish and implement a comprehensive school counseling program effectively as measured by the counselor evaluation system in accordance with federal and state regulations and the district's Personnel Evaluation Plan.

2. Assume responsibility for growth in student learning in the assigned area of responsibility.

a. Ensure that student growth is continuous and appropriate for assigned students.

b. Develop and meet two-year goals that positively affect student achievement through job responsibilities.

3. Set counseling goals, develop action plans, and monitor progress toward goals.

a. Collect and analyze student data from various sources (e.g., academic records, attendance reports, discipline records) to identify trends to inform counseling goal setting and action plans.

b. Develop counseling goals and action plans that are aligned with identified gaps in one or more of the following: student achievement, attendance, discipline, college and career planning, crisis intervention, and/or social development.

c. Monitor progress toward counseling goals and adjust support strategies in action plans as needed, demonstrating flexibility in response to changing student needs.

4. Support students in meeting academic and behavioral expectations.

a. Identify student needs and collaborate with other professional staff members to assess students and develop plans to address health, behavioral, and learning problems. Use an assessment tool when necessary to determine students' academic and/or social/behavioral needs and identify support for students.

b. Provide support for students experiencing academic and/or behavioral challenges.

c. Assist students in setting academic and/or behavioral goals to establish educational plans.

i. Provide conflict resolution and mediation support.

1. Mediate conflicts between students or between students and staff.

2. Teach conflict resolution skills to help students manage interpersonal conflicts constructively.

ii. Provide academic counseling:

1. Assist students in course selection based on their abilities, interests, and future goals.

2. Monitor students' academic progress and intervene when necessary to address issues.

3. Ensure students are on track to meet graduation and TOPS requirements based on diploma type, pathway, and credentials.

4. Provide guidance on study skills, time management, and academic planning.

5. Ensure students meet required deadlines for FAFSA submission, college applications, and college admissions testing registration.

d. Conduct individual and group counseling sessions with students to address identified concerns

and challenges.

e. Respond to immediate and urgent concerns, such as emotional crises, traumatic events, emergencies, or incidents affecting the school community.

i. Implement crisis intervention strategies and coordinate with administrators, teachers, and external agencies to ensure appropriate support and safety measures are in place.

ii. Provide support and resources to students and families during crisis or trauma.

5. Provide educational and career guidance to students, including but not limited to the following:

a. Guide course selection, college admissions, career exploration, and post-secondary options.

b. Conduct career assessments and facilitate discussions to help students explore career interests and develop career readiness skills.

c. Organize college fairs, career days, and workshops to enhance students' awareness of educational and career opportunities, including a diverse range of post-secondary institutions and career options.

6. Coordinate and provide school-wide student support services efficiently and effectively.

a. Coordinate and provide student support using available data and resources.

i. Identify and facilitate lessons and/or sessions that are relevant, engaging, and developmentally appropriate for students to ensure impact on students' overall development and growth.

ii. Collect and use available student data to determine trends and patterns, document impact, and inform next steps.

iii. Engage with school leaders, teachers, and other support staff to support the implementation of identified next steps in daily practices.

b. Determine students' needs and implement targeted support plans.

i. Use data sources to demonstrate a need for change school wide (e.g., discipline, attendance, achievement).

ii. Conduct needs assessments to design support, instruction, and intervention action plans.

iii. Implement student support plans that include tailored interventions aligned to identified needs (e.g., discipline, attendance, course enrollment patterns, achievement, opportunity, academic, mental health and well-being, career support) to enhance students' overall self-development, academic achievement, and resilience.

iv. Create lesson plans/counseling sessions aligned to students' well-being, and/or academic needs, providing opportunities for…