High School Counselor

Build and maintain positive relationships with students, staff members, and parents.
Provides leadership in developing, implementing and evaluating a building level guidance plan that is based on the needs and characteristics of the student population served.
Participates in creating an environment conducive to the learning and growth of the identified children.
Helps student to grow in self-understanding and in positive maximum use of his/her potential.
Assists parents and school staff in understanding the developmental needs of all students, and works with parents and staff in meeting the individual needs of students in the school environment.
Formulates, clarifies, and interprets the goals and objectives of the school counseling program to pupils, building staff, parents and the community.
Implements research based materials and strategies targeted at closing the achievement gap.
Initiates partnering with local institutions of higher education to remediate students while they are in high school in order that they are college and career ready upon graduation from high school.
Assists in obtaining materials, supplies, and equipment, including Technology, to be used in supporting approved instructional programs for struggling students.
Promotes effective utilization of school and community resources in program development and implementation.
Assists students, staff and parents in interpreting and using pertinent information relating to the educational and psychosocial needs of students
Participates in curriculum development and change.
Maintain and improve professional competence.
Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
Other duties as assigned.