235 - GUIDANCE COUNSELOR JOB DESCRIPTION
The primary function of the school guidance counselor is to provide a comprehensive competency-based counseling program focused on the learning, personal/social and career/vocational needs of all students.QUALIFICATIONS:
Posses a Master Degree in Guidance and/or School Counseling; a current license for position as required by the Department of Public Instruction; and a minimum of three years of teaching, counseling, or other experience working with children similar in age to the position hired.
REPORTS TO: Building Principal and District Administrator
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Adhere to and support board policy, school guidelines, administrative rules and directives.
2. Make him/herself available to all students seeking guidance and counseling services.
3. Advocate on behalf of the student and/or his/her family. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students.
4. Facilitate outreach efforts to provide services to students, parents/guardians and staff.
5. Connect students, parents/guardians and staff with specialized referral agencies.
6. Understand, evaluate, and interpret academic performance data. Interpret information about students to the student, their parents/guardians, and staff.
7. Implement individual and group counseling methods that are appropriate.
8. Conduct career and educational planning activities.
9. Participate in in-service activities promoted by the district.
10. Submit required reports promptly and accurately.
11. Perform other duties as assigned by Building Principal or District Administrator.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COUNSELOR PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Serve as the School Assessment Coordinator (SAC) and assist the District Assessment Coordinator (DAC) with the dissemination and collection of all testing materials.
2. Submit Non-discrimination Report
JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Schedule students in appropriate courses.
2. Consult with students, parents and staff to assist students with academic/career planning.
3. Meet individually with every 9-12th grade student and develop a career plan.
4. Assist students with scholarship, college entrance, and financial aid applications.
5. Serve as the School to Work, Education for Employment, Tech-Prep and District Assessment Coordinator (DAC).
6. Schedule and coordinate Wisconsin Student Assessment Tests (WKCE) as well as the ACT, PSAT, SAT, ASVAB, etc.
7. Facilitate the Carl Perkins grant application process.
8. Compile and submit data for the Course Offering Report.
Legal Ref: Section 118.19 Wisconsin Statutes
Section 121.02(1) (a) & (q) Wisconsin Statutes
PI 3 & PI 34 Wisconsin Administrative Code
PI 8.01(2) (q) Wisconsin Administrative Code
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
Approved: December 19, 2007
Posted: 01/18/2008 12:35:00 pm