| Location | Fairfield, CA |
JOB DESCRIPTION SCHOOL COUNSELOR
SALARY :
Teacher
Salary
Schedule
WORK
CALENDAR :
190
days
(unless
otherwise
noted)
FLSA STATUS : Exempt REPORTS TO : Principal GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB
Under limited supervision, provides a comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling program
for
all
students
in
assigned
grade
levels;
consults
with
parents/guardians,
teachers,
and
other
school
staff
members
to
enhance
their
effectiveness
in
guiding
and
supporting
students
in
progressing
through
the
grade
levels,
and
provides
support
for
the
other
education
programs
in
the
assigned
school.
Reports
to
the
school
Principal
and/or
Assistant
Principal.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Develops
and
implements
a
comprehensive
guidance
and
counseling
program
based
on
state
and
District
standards;
collaborates
with
counselors,
guidance
assistants,
principal,
assistant
principals,
faculty,
staff,
and
community
resources
in
the
planning,
coordination,
and
assessment
of
the
guidance
program.
Provides
services
to
meet
the
needs
of
each
student
to
whom
they
are
specifically
assigned.
Facilitates
the
infusion
of
counseling
content
into
the
regular
academic
curriculum
by
consulting
with
teachers
and/or
acts
as
a
resource
person.
Consults
with
teachers,
staff,
and
parents
regarding
the
developmental
needs
of
students.
Participates
in
coordinating
and
conducting
activities
that
contribute
to
the
effective
operation
of
the
counseling
program
and
school.
Counsels
individuals
and
groups
of
students
in
setting
and
developing
strategies
for
the
achievement
of
academic,
social/personal,
career
development,
and
other
identified
goals.
Provides
referrals
to
various
schools,
the
District,
and
community
services
when
appropriate.
Establishes
and
maintains
confidential
student
case
files.
Attends
meetings
with
staff
and
service
providers
to
discuss
individual
student
education
plans
and
progress.
Conducts
conferences
with
parents
to
discuss
student
progress
and
problems;
assists
in
presenting parent workshops as required.
Plans
and
supervises
school
testing
programs
as
needed.
Participates
in
the
coordination
of
student
registration,
course
selection,
and
student
scheduling.
Receives
and
responds
to
inquiries,
concerns,
and
complaints
in
areas
of
responsibility.
Selects
and
procures
books,
instructional
aids,
and
supplies
for
use
in
the
guidance
program.
Prepares
and/or
processes
progress
reports,
case
notes,
calendars,
monthly
reports,
registration
materials,
memos,
correspondence,
etc.
Operates
a
vehicle
and
a
variety
of
equipment
such
as
a
computer,
printer,
typewriter,
fax
machine,
copier,
calculator,
telephone,
etc.;
uses
clerical,
copier,
computer
supplies.
Interacts
and
communicates
with
various
groups
and
individuals
such
as
the
Principal,
assistant
principals,
school
faculty
and
staff,
other
District
administrators
and
staff,
students,
parents/guardians,
physicians,
mental
health
professionals,
nurses,
attorneys,
community
agencies
and
other
resources,
and
the
general
public.
Attends
training,
conferences,
workshops,
etc.,
as
appropriate
to
enhance
job
knowledge
and
skills.
ADDITIONAL
JOB
FUNCTIONS
Performs
routine
administrative/office
tasks
as
required,
including
but
not
limited
to
preparing
reports
and
correspondence,
copying
and
filing
documents,
answering
the
telephone,
sending
and
receiving
faxes,
entering
and
retrieving
computer
data,
ordering
supplies,
etc.
Performs
related
duties
as
required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Requires a Master's degree in elementary guidance counseling supplemented by two to three years
of
experience
in
school
counseling
or
an
equivalent
combination
of
education,
training,
and
experience
that
provides
the
required
knowledge,
skills,
and
abilities.
Must
possess
or
be
eligible
for
South
Carolina
educator
certification.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Physical Requirements: Requires light work that involves walking or standing most of the time and
involves
exerting
up
to
20
pounds
of
force
on
a
recurring
basis.
Data Conception : Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional,
structural
or
compositional
characteristics
(whether
similar
to
or
divergent
from
obvious
standards)
of
data,
people
or
things.
Interpersonal Communication : Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or
exchange
information.
Includes
receiving
assignments
and/or
directions
from
supervisors
and
giving
instruction
and/or
assignments
to
students.
Language Ability : Requires the ability to read a variety of policy and procedure manuals,
curriculum materials, texts, computer manuals, etc. Requires the ability to enter data into a computer
and
prepare
reports,
records,
teaching
materials,
correspondence,
etc.,
with
proper
format,
punctuation,
spelling
and
grammar,
using
all
parts
of
speech.
Must
be
able
to
speak
with
poise,
voice
control
and
confidence
and
to
articulate
information
to
others.
Intelligence : Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems to solve practical problems
and
deal
with
a
variety
of
concrete
variables
in
situations
where
only
limited
standardization
exists;
to
interpret
a
variety
of
instructions
furnished
in
oral,
written,
diagrammatic
or
schedule
form.
Requires
the
ability
to
use
influence
systems
in
classroom
teaching.
Requires
the
ability
to
make
routine
independent
judgments
in
the
absence
of
a
supervisor;
to
acquire
knowledge
of
topics
related
to
the
primary
occupation.
Must
have
the
ability
to
comprehend
and
interpret
received
information
and
the
ability
to
comprehend
and
implement
basic
office
machinery
functions.
Verbal Aptitude : Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow
and
give
oral
and
written
instructions,
to
counsel
and
teach
students.
Must
be
able
to
communicate
effectively
and
efficiently
with
students,
teachers
and
parents,
and
with
persons
of
varying
ages
and
educational/cultural
backgrounds.
Numerical Aptitude : Requires the ability to add and subtract totals, to multiply and divide, to determine
percentages
and
decimals,
to
determine
time.
Must
be
able
to
use
practical
applications
of
fractions,
percentages,
ratios
and
proportions.
Form/Spatial Aptitude : Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape, and
visually
read
various
information.
Motor Coordination : Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using
automated
office
equipment
and
communications
machinery.
Manual Dexterity : Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, including computer keyboards,
office
equipment,
control
knobs,
switches,
etc.
Must
have
minimal
levels
of
eye/hand/foot
coordination.
Color Discrimination : Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.
Interpersonal Temperament : Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
Must
be
adaptable
to
performing
under
minimal
levels
of
stress
when
confronted
with
an
emergency
or
a
tight
deadline.
The
worker
may
be
subject
to
danger
or
risk
to
a
slight
degree,
or
to
tension
as
a
regular,
consistent
part
of
the
job.
Physical Communication : Requires the ability to talk and hear: (talking: expressing or exchanging ideas
by
means
of
spoken
words;
hearing:
perceiving
the
nature
of
sounds
by
ear).
Must
be
able
to
hear
and
understand
communications
through
a
telephone.
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Knowledge of Job : Is knowledgeable in the instructional methods, policies and procedures of
Fairfield County School District pertaining to specific duties of a professional teacher (School Counselor).
Has
considerable
knowledge
of
the
functions
and
interrelationships
of
the
District
and
other
governmental
agencies.
Is
knowledgeable
in
the
laws,
ordinances,
standards
and
regulations
pertaining
to
the
specific
duties
and
responsibilities
of
the
position.
Knows
how
to
plan,
organize,
supervise
and
evaluate
the
performance
of
a
professional
/
support
staff.
Knows
how
to
apply
supervisory
and
managerial
concepts
and
principles;
has
knowledge
of
administrative
principles
involved
in
developing,
directing
and
supervising
various
programs
and
related
activities.
Has
the
ability
to
offer
instruction
and
advice
to
subordinates
regarding
departmental
policies,
methods
and
regulations.
Is
able
to
make
sound,
educated
decisions.
Has
comprehensive
knowledge
of
the
theories,
methods,
practices
and
materials
of
school
guidance
counseling.
Is
able
to
plan
and
implement
effective
intervention,
routine
and
crisis
counseling
strategies
as
appropriate.
Knows
how
to
develop
effective
relationships
with
students.
Is
able
to
communicate
effectively,
tactfully
and
persuasively
with
students,
parents
and
District
/
school
staff
members.
Has
the
skills
to
be
able
to
communicate
in
a
highly
professional
and
articulate
manner
with
all
levels
of
management
and
other
persons.
Is
able
to
make
effective
presentations
and
discuss
problems
and
possible
solutions
as
required.
Has
knowledge
of
and
skill
in
career
/
college
counseling
and
is
able
to
assist
students
in
obtaining
necessary
information
for
planning
and
preparing
for
post-high
school
education
or
vocations.
Has
the
ability
to
offer
training
and
assistance
to
co-workers
and
employees
of
other
departments
as
required.
Is
able
to
take
the
initiative
to
complete
the
duties
of
the
position
without
the
need
of
direct
supervision.
Has
the
ability
to
plan,
organize
and
prioritize
daily
assignments
and
work
activities.
Has
good
organizational,
technical
and
human
relations
skills.
Has
the
ability
to
learn
and
utilize
new
skills
and
information
to
improve
job
performance
and
efficiency.
Has
knowledge
of
proper
English
usage,
punctuation,
spelling
and
grammar.
Has
knowledge
of
modern
office
practices
and
technology;
has
skill
in
the
use
of
computers
for
word
processing
and
records
management.
Is
able
to
read
and
interpret
complex
materials
pertaining
to
the
responsibilities
of
the
job.
Is
able
to
assemble
and
analyze
information
and
make
written
reports
and
records
in
a
concise,
clear
and
effective
manner.
Has
comprehensive
knowledge
of
the
terminology
and
various
professional
languages
used
within
the
department.
Knows
how
to
react
calmly
and
quickly
in
emergency
situations;
is
able
to
handle
volatile
situations
calmly
and
professionally.
Quality of Work : Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities. Exercises
immediate
remedial
action
to
correct
any
quality
deficiencies
that
occur
in
areas
of
responsibility.
Maintains
high-quality
communication
and
interaction
with
internal
and
external
entities
with
whom
the
position
interacts.
Quantity of Work : Performs described Essential Functions and related assignments efficiently and
effectively
in
order
to
produce
a
quantity
of
work
that
consistently
meets
established
standards
and
expectations
for
students.
Dependability : Assumes responsibility for completing assigned work. Completes assigned work within
deadlines
in
accordance
with
directives,
policy,
standards,
and
prescribed
procedures.
Maintains
accountability
for
assigned
responsibilities
in
the
technical,
human
and
conceptual
areas.
Attendance : Attends and remains at work regularly and adheres to policies and procedures regarding
absenteeism
and
tardiness.
Provides
adequate
notice
to
the
principal
with
respect
to
all
leave
requests.
Initiative and Enthusiasm : Maintains an enthusiastic, self-reliant and self-starting approach to meet
job
responsibilities
and
accountabilities.
Strives
to
anticipate
work
to
be
accomplished,
and
initiates
proper
and
acceptable
action
for
the
completion
of
work
with
a
minimum
of
supervision
and
instruction.
Judgment : Exercises analytical judgment in areas of responsibility. Identifies issues or situations as
they
occur
and
specifies
decision
objectives.
Identifies
or
assists
in
identifying
alternative
solutions
to
issues
or
situations.
Implements
decisions
in
accordance
with
prescribed
and
effective
policies
and
procedures
and
with
a
minimum
of
errors.
Seeks
expert
or
experienced
advice
where
appropriate
and
researches
issues,
situations
and
alternatives
before
exercising
judgment.
Cooperation : Accepts supervisory instruction and direction and strives to meet the goals and objectives
of
the
same.
Questions
such
instruction
and
direction
when
clarification
of
results
or
consequences
are
justified,
i.e.,
poor
communications,
variance
with
established
policies
or
procedures,
etc.
Offers
suggestions
and
recommendations
to
encourage
and
improve
cooperation
intra-
and
inter-departmentally.
Relationships with Others : Shares knowledge with principal, assistant principal and colleagues for
mutual
benefit.
Contributes
to
maintaining
high
morale
among
all
employees.
Develops
and
maintains
cooperative
and
courteous
relationships
inter-
and
intra-departmentally,
and
with
external
entities
with
whom
the
position
interacts.
Tactfully
and
effectively
handles
requests,
suggestions
and
complaints
in
order
to
establish
and
maintain
goodwill.
Emphasizes
the
importance
of
maintaining
a
positive
image.
Coordination of Work : Plans and organizes daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the completion
of
work
in
accordance
with
sound
time-management
methodology.
Avoids
duplication
of
effort.
Estimates
the
expected
time
of
completion
of
work
elements
and
establishes
a
personal
schedule
accordingly.
Attends
required
meetings,
planning
sessions,
and
discussions
on
time.
Implements
work
activity
in
accordance
with
priorities
and
estimated
schedules.
Safety and Housekeeping : Adheres to all established safety and housekeeping standards. Ensures
such
standards
are
not
violated.
DISCLAIMER: This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has
the
exclusive
right
to
alter
this
job
description
at
any
time
without
notice.