JOB SPECIFICATION

HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR

THE POSITION

Under general supervision, serves as the center of the guidance effort of the school and is the person through whom all pertinent information regarding the student is channeled.

RESPONSIBLE TO:            Principal

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

The duties listed are typical, but not exclusive:

• Responsible for group and individual guidance procedures associated with proper student placement in regard to graduation and beyond.
• Involvement in group and individual pre-disciplinary counseling to keep the student in good standing in all classes.
• Serves as a source of information for the student with respect to the school, home and community.
• Administers and interprets tests within the testing program.
• Collects and disseminates to students and parents information concerning school offerings, opportunities for further education, and careers and career training opportunities.
• Assists in the collection and maintenance of pertinent pupil data and to record individual student contacts.
• Assists in the follow-up student attendance irregularities when verified by the attendance office.
• Assists in establishing and coordinating student-teacher-counselor-parent conferences.
• Provides guidance to students with academic and/or vocational problems.
• Counsels students regarding school-related personal problems.
• Provides identification and referral service for students having emotional, health, and/or learning problem which are beyond the resources of the local school.
• Refers students with exceptional abilities and needs to appropriate District personnel.
• Assists in the development and changing of curriculum to meet the needs of the student body.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE

• Valid California Credential or license authorizing service in grade levels and areas assigned.
• Bachelor’s degree, including all courses to meet credential requirements.

Training and Experience:

• Student teaching, internship, or full time teaching experience.

Personal Qualities:

• Appearance, grooming and personality, which establish a desirable example for students.
• Ability to meet District standards for physical and mental health.
• Above average recommendations from student teaching supervisors and other professionals who have observed the characteristics, scholastic attainment and classroom performance of the teacher.

WORK YEAR:         195 Day Work Year

SALARY:                  Counselor/Librarian Salary Schedule