Counselor Assistant SY 26-27

Counselor Assistant

Salary:
Classified Salary Schedule, Level 6

Qualifications:

• Moderate proficiency in typing, with good accuracy
• Knowledge and experience with office procedures; ability to operate standard office equipment
• Computer proficiency to include use of basic software applications (Word, Excel, etc); experience with Power School preferred
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with students, parents, site and/or district personnel and general public
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written); maintain confidentiality; evaluate situations, exercise good judgment and possess a high tolerance for crisis situations
• Ability to organize, prioritize, take initiative, direct own workload and meet deadlines while working with frequent interruptions and minimum supervision
• Knowledge of school district policies and procedures preferred

Education:

• High School education required; minimum two years college preferred

Reports To:

Principal and Head Counselor

Performance Responsibilities:

• Provide ongoing orientation for new students; provide student scheduling services; process class changes; provide registration support
• Monitor individual students' progress toward meeting graduation requirements to assist counselor in providing student guidance with academic planning; provide assistance in proficiency placement
• Assist in Education Career Action Plan (ECAP) preparation; provide follow-up with absent students regarding individual ECAP
• Establish and maintain files to secure appropriate student data for counselor reference; assist in monitoring at-risk students
• Respond to inquiries from students, parents, district personnel and general public to convey information, school and/or district policies and procedures, etc; evaluate inquiries and/or situations to take appropriate action or direct to appropriate personnel for resolution
• Prepare written materials (i.e. welcome information packets, correspondence, letters, notices, etc) to convey information to appropriate parties
• Establish and maintain recordkeeping to ensure accurate retrieval of student information to compile statistical data for surveys, administrative reports, etc.
• Organize and prepare testing materials
• Perform various clerical and other assigned tasks for assigned personnel in support of the completion of their duties
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
• Assist other personnel, as may be required, for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities

Evaluation:
Annually by Supervisor

Terms of Employment: 10 Months