Summary

Essential Duties

• Develops and maintains written ASCA aligned plan for effective delivery of the comprehensive school counseling program
• Develops and maintains written plan for activities, programs and services for each of the NOSCA 8 Components of College and Career Readiness (5 components for elementary program)
• Communicates the plan and goals of the comprehensive school counseling program to stakeholders
• Spends approximately 80% of time providing direct services through the Guidance Curriculum, Individual Planning and Preventive/Responsive Services and approximately 20% of time in program management, system support and accountability
• Maintains current and appropriate resources and effectively communicates to stakeholder groups
• Uses all available data to develop programs and services that meet students’ needs
• Implements developmentally appropriate and prevention-oriented group activities that meets students’ needs
• Incorporates into counseling program life skills that students need to have in order to be successful in the 21st century
• Provides comprehensive college and career guidance and ensures compliance with all Bridge Law and CCRPI requirements
• Assists all students, individually or in groups, with developing academic, career and personal/social skills, goals and plans
• Interprets and utilizes student data accurately and appropriately
• Collaborates and communicates with parents, guardians and teachers in the development of educational, career and life plans
• Develops and implements an appropriate student referral process and follow-up process as needed
• Provides individual and group counseling to students with social and emotional needs
• Implements school wide prevention/intervention programs to support the emotional, social and behavioral needs of students
• Assists teachers, parents/guardians and students and others in interpreting and understanding student data
• Utilizes all available technology resources effectively, including Student Information System, in the implementation and monitoring of comprehensive school counseling program
• Conducts annual program review to evaluate extent of program implementation and effectiveness
• Measures results of comprehensive school counseling program activities and shares results with Principal and other relevant stakeholders, as appropriate
• Monitors academic performance and other relevant performance data and utilizes data to provide appropriate interventions for students in need
• Ensures students are appropriately advised and registered for courses in order to meet on track (4 year) graduation requirements, career cluster/pathways, college entrance/access and other post-secondary goals
• Collaborates with Graduation Coach and other support personnel to ensure students receive appropriate remediation, test prep, content recovery, credit recovery and other supports to attain on track graduation
• Accurately reviews and appropriately maintains student records related to counseling and advisement 
• Participates in professional development activities to improve knowledge and skills
• Promotes positive relationship with students, parents, school staff, and community
• Communicates effectively and often with parents about program, activities, and services to support academic, college/career and personal goals of students
• Utilizes technology and effective communication tools (email/newsletter, website, school messenger, social media, parent nights, etc.), as appropriate, to inform students, parents and other relevant stakeholder groups about programs, interventions, activities and supports
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator

Required Education

Certification/Licensure

Experience Qualifications

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate a guidance and counseling program based on student needs
• Proven skill in counseling/advising individuals and groups
• Ability to convey accurate information regarding academic and career guidance
• Ability to consult with teachers, staff, and parents regarding the needs of students
• Knowledge of available school, system and community resources
• Awareness of cultural diversity and its implications for school counseling
• Must be able to successfully manage multiple tasks, projects and responsibilities
• Ability to apply critical thinking skills in rendering solutions to various issues
• Must be able to collaborate effectively with District personnel, the general public, and work with diverse groups of people
• Knowledge of current counseling practices across the academic, career and personal/social domains
• Knowledge of current career and college entrance requirements
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment

Physical Demands

• Routine physical activity associated with normal office environment