PITTSBURG UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Job Description (High School and Junior High) COUNSELORS Primary Function: Provides informational services to pupils and parents which will assist the pupils and parents which will assist the pupil in making appropriate decisions relative to his/her educational objectives, his/her school program, and his/her relationships with teachers, administrators, and other pupils. Administrative Relationship: Under the immediate direction of the site administrator or designated representative. Qualifications: Required: Possession of a valid services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services. Preferred: 1) At least three (3) years of successful secondary level te aching experience and a valid teaching credential. 2) A Master’s Degree, preferably with a major in counseling, psychology or a related field. 3) Preference will be given to persons with certificated teaching and counseling experience in public or private elementary grade levels. Major Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Helps pupils to define their long-range educational goals and assists them in making appropriate decisions regarding their school program; interprets requirements relating to successful performance in various courses of study and for promotion, graduation, and job- entry vocational skills or college entrance requirements; and assists pupils in establishing short-range goals for each school year and in setting personal performance standards. 2. Confers with pupils, parents, teachers, and administrators in regard to individual pupil progress; and arranges conferences when requested among pupil, parent, teacher, and/or administrator. 3. Assists pupils in evaluating their relationships with other pupils and with teachers and/or administrators; helps pupils in predicting the consequences of various courses of action open to them; reinforces behavior appropriate to the school environment by utilizing guidance techniques; and refers serious behavioral problems to the dean or vice principal. 4. Interprets individual and group testing to pupils, parents, and teachers; administers group aptitude and achievement tests; implements and interprets screening program as it relates to pupils advised. 5. Maintains records necessary for the accomplishment of his duties including a file on each student advised; a record of conferences with pupils and parents; and a record o pupil marks, warnings, progress reports; and current course of study for individual pupils. 6. Provide counseling to students with discipline and attendance problems. 7. Confer with the principal regarding supplementary counseling needs for students. 8. Assist in identifying community agencies that may be able to help students, parents and staff resolve special student needs. 9. Assist in the recording of student information on student school records. 10. Provide group instruction which promotes the establishment and maintenance of pupil behavioral standards needed to ensure an orderly and productive school environment. 11. Develop and implements lessons which motivate and encourage students to achieve their potential which enable them to develop and retain a positive self concept. 12. May be asked to assist in other areas during emergency situations. 13. May assist with school supervision. 14. Perform other duties as assigned. Terms of Employment: Work year: Teacher work year @ 185 workdays + 10 days Salary: Current Certificated Salary Schedule + 10 days @ p/diem rate Sick Leave: 10 days