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Counselor

 

School: XYZ Charter                                   

Supervisor: Principal

Salary: $$$$$

 

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Primary Role and Purpose:

 

     Develop, implement, and assess a comprehensive guidance program for the charter including

     counseling services.  Promote a guidance program that shows students how their personal growth

     and development can be maximized.

 

Qualifications:

 

     Education:

            List XYZ Charter School requirements

 

     Skills:

  • Working knowledge of counseling procedures, student appraisal and career development.
  • Superior organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Capable of instructing students and managing their behavior.

 

     Experience:

            List XYZ Charter School requirements

 

Responsibilities and Duties:

 

Guidance

  • Communicate the guidance program to students and parents.
  • Assist teachers to include guidance program with charter curriculum.
  • Administer education programs and career awareness to individuals and student groups on an ongoing basis.
  • Ensure individual and small group counseling needs are met.

 

Consultation

  • Confer with individuals associated with students to enhance their work with students.
  • Collaborate with charter personnel and community residents to obtain resources for students.
  • Ensure special programs and services are utilized by students with an efficient referral process.

 

Evaluation

  • Assist in devising and assessing a charter standardized testing program.
  • Evaluate test and assessment results effectively.

 

 

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Program Management

·         Develop a comprehensive guidance/counseling program that meets the identified needs of the student.

·         Plan and implement an ongoing assessment of the guidance program and make adaptations based on the results.

·         Gather, manage and file all required hardcopy and computerized reports, records and other documents.

 

Administration

  • Abide by policies established by federal and state law that apply to charter schools, Commission’s Rules that apply to charter schools, and charter policy in guidance and counseling area.
  • Abide by all charter routines and regulations.
  • Ensure a positive and constructive relationship with supervisors.
  • Communicate with colleagues, students and parents in an effective manner.

 

Professional

  • Provide role model behavior that is professional, ethical and responsible.
  • Partake in professional development to enhance skills related to job assignment.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

     Oversee assigned counseling aides and clerical employees.

 

Job Related Conditions:

  • Maintain control in stressful situations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All primary roles and major responsibilities are listed.  Additional duties and skills may be required for each job.

 

 

 

Approved by:_______________________________Date:____________________

 

Reviewed by:_______________________________Date:____________________

 

 

 

 

 

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