JOB TITLE: Guidance Center Technician

Job Purpose Statement/s: The job of "Guidance Technician" is done for the purpose/s of performing responsible and/or technical functions and activities; providing assistance to students, staff and the community; providing students with information on career and/or post high school educational opportunities; administering and interpreting career assessment tools.

Essential Job Functions:

* Prepares documents (e.g. student records, student registration and scheduling) for the purpose of providing written support, developing recommendations, and conveying information.

* Assists students for the purpose of providing them with information.

* Directs student aides for the purpose of providing an effective program and addressing the needs of students.

* Evaluates students' eligibility for the purpose of determining career and educational opportunities.

* Promotes scholarship, college and career opportunities including Regional Occupational Program for the purpose of assisting students in their transition to post high school options.

* Administers various tests for the purpose of assisting in determining students’ placement and competency.

* Presents information on various topics to students, parents, and guardians for the purpose of providing required information and advice.

* Processes documents and materials for the purpose of disseminating information.

Other Job Functions:

* Researches educational and career opportunities for the purpose of providing students with information on career and educational opportunities.

* Participates in various activities (e.g. meetings, training, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or conveying information.

Job Requirements - Qualifications:

* Experience Required: Prior job related experience.

* Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:

Skill to complete basic clerical functions, use English in both written and verbal form; operate standard office equipment, use computers, perform record keeping, make presentations before groups; communicate effectively, establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students, and parents

Knowledge of public education goals and objectives in a secondary setting.

Ability to learn regulations and operational guidelines on the District registrations, scheduling, proficiency and graduation requirements; sit for prolonged periods, correlate student performance with career information, understand and carry out oral and written instructions, meet deadlines, maintain records and catalog information. Significant physical abilities include reaching/handling/fingering, talking/hearing, near visual acuity.

* Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required:

Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance, Health Physical Clearance, Tuberculosis Testing/Clearance.