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Deadline to File: June 18, 2024

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: * 1 Develop guidance programs based on developmental needs of students, needs assessments, and school district priorities. * 2 Establish long and short range plans based on student needs, as well as school, district, and state priorities. * 3 Prioritize and establish an implementation schedule for counseling and student service programs. * 4 Communicate goals and services of the counseling programs to school administration, staff, students, and parents. * 5 Participate in multidisciplinary conferences concerning individual cases of special need, including academic, social, cultural, emotional, and economic.

• 6 Review, evaluate, and select a variety of materials to support a well-balanced counseling program.
• 7 Establish a positive and supportive environment for an effective counseling program.
• 8 Accept and value students from diverse cultures and treat all students equally.
• 9 Assist students in setting goals and assuming responsibility. *10 Arrange the physical environment to facilitate the counseling and consultation. *11 display materials and information usefully and attractively. *12 Implement, coordinate, and monitor school wide counseling services and activities. *13 Follow established procedures for appropriate intervention in accordance with school, district, and state laws, rules, and policies. *14 Ensure security of student records and testing materials. *15 Manage time effectively. *16 Use technology resources effectively to access and manage records and data. *17 Contribute to the effective operation of the school including participation in school wide events, committees, and supervisory responsibilities to assure student safety. *18 Demonstrate knowledge of theories, techniques, and instruments used for assessment. *19 Administer tests and interpret and communicate results. *20 Assist administrators, teachers, students, and parents in understanding various test data. *21 Explain nature and purpose of assessment in an understandable manner, including its uses and limitations, and provide feedback to appropriate individuals. *22 Exercise confidentiality in the sharing of test results. *23 Use relevant assessment data to make recommendations to students, parents, teachers, and other professionals. *24 Evaluate counseling program objectives, including using feedback from students, parents, and staff. *25 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of guidance and counseling principles, programs, and services. *26 Provide personal/social growth counseling including individual and group concerning academic success, understanding of self and others, communication skills, decision making, relationship skills, conflict resolution, goal setting, and effective coping skills necessary to refuse participation in substance abuse and physical violence. *27 Recognize, appreciate, and serve the cultural differences and special needs of individuals and families. *28 Assist students in dealing with family, interpersonal, and educational issues. *29 Recognize overt indicators of student distress or abuse and take appropriate intervention, referral, or reporting actions. *30 Provide crisis intervention services, including follow-up services as appropriate. *31 Develop transitional services by orienting new students and their parents and assisting students moving from grade to grade or school to school. *32 Provide interventions for at-risk students and those with special learning and behavioral needs. *33 Provide students with programs for career awareness and development of work/study skills. *34 Develop with each student (at the secondary level) a comprehensive educational/career plan which targets high school completion, exploration and requirements of post-secondary opportunities, criteria for scholarships, and financial aid information. *35 Consult with students, parents, teachers and other school staff to assist in meeti g needs of students. *36 Work effectively with parents. *37 Provide parents and teachers with suggested strategies to work effectively with their student. *38 Serve as an advocate for students. *39 Work with faculty, staff, and family regarding student attitude, attendance, progress, and performance.

*40 Inform teachers and parents of special services available for students. *41 Establish an effective working relationship with outside services and make appropriate referrals for psychological, social work, health, or community services. *42 Provide information and/or in-service to teachers, administrators, and other school staff. *43 Keep abreast of current trends in counseling and guidance. *44 Engage in continuing improvement of professional knowledge and skills. *45 Conduct a personal assessment periodically to determine professional development needs. *46 Maintain professional and ethical standards as outlined by the American School Counselor Association and the Code of Ethics and Principles of Conduct of the Education Profession in . *47 Keep abreast of student/school legal issues and follow established procedures. *48 Perform assigned duties. *49 Demonstrate attention to punctuality, attendance, records, and reports. *50 Comply with policies, procedures, and programs. *51 Exercise appropriate professional judgment. *52 Support school improvement initiatives by active participation in school activities, services, and programs. *53 Ensure that student growth/development is continuous and appropriate for age group and/or student program classification. *54