Guidance Technician Assistant at Palo Alto Unified School District
Job Summary
Job Summary
RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision and direction of the administrator in charge of Guidance, the Guidance Technician/Assistant will provide support and assistance to the Assistant Principal for Guidance, Counselors, College and Career Center Advisors, Teacher Assistant Coordinators and Registrar. Supports the school’s vision and mission and develops a positive public relations program for the Guidance program. Specific Duties Include: Performing a variety of secretarial and clerical duties including, but not limited to: • prioritizing the needs of students, parents, and staff relative to student issues; • maintaining a master calendar for the department and individual appointment calendars for department members; • word processing letters, reports and memoranda for department members; • preparing materials for disciplinary hearings, APRT meetings, and Student Support Team meetings; • creating, maintaining, and organizing Guidance materials (e.g. tables, forms, flyers, charts, programs, lists and reports for scholarship awards program) using appropriate computer software, including updating Guidance website; • answering the Guidance office telephone and responding to questions relating to the general operation of the school and Guidance department; • managing the entry and exit of students from the school; • maintaining inventory and ordering of department supplies; • training and supervising school service students who act as office assistants; • performing other related tasks as assigned.