School Counselor- China Lake Jr High #7991

Job Description / Essential Elements:

To provide comprehensive counseling & guidance services within the secondary school. This includes services & guidance in the areas of career planning, educational planning, and psychological/social development and to assist in the development of positive self-image and the improvement of interpersonal relationship among pupils, teachers & parents. - To implement & supoort the philosphy, goals, objectives & policies of the district & school - To help pupils become responsible, self-directed citizens & to assist pupils in the development of decision-making skills - To provide guidance in the development of educational plans commensurate with individual aptitude & achievement. - To plan with parents & pupils and to provide information for the development of career plans - To aid pupils in the selection of appropriate courses & to interpret courses & graduation requirements - To counsel with pupils & parents in regard to academic problems & to communicate (in writing and by telephone) when necessary regarding pupil's progress & problems - To provide assistance to teachers, including conferences, to interpret the abilities & needs of pupils and consultation concerning specialized instruction indicated - To counsel with pupils in regard to personal, social, & family problems and to aid the pupil in seeking solutions - to review registrations and program changes - To aid in the development of group guidance programs which include faculty, curricula, Career Center, and/or community involvement - To serve as coordinator & facilitator of parent/teacher conferences & resource person for referral services in school districts and community - To keep appropriate records - To Enhance professioanl competence through professional growth activities - To assist in staff planning for the school principal relating to articulation, enrollment, scheduling, vocational guidance, testing, and other related counseling subprograms - To interact positively with colleagues - To participate in supervision of school activities - To utilize school & community resources for pupil benefit - To select or recommend pupils for special need, merit or recognition - To administer standardized tests & to interpret test results Under the immediate supervision of the site administrator with assistance from site/district administrative staff. Provides leadership & professional/technical advice to advisors & other certificated staff assigned to the school.

Applicants must hold or be eligible for California Pupil Personnel Services Credential with School Counselor authorization

Please include copies of all credentials held, transcripts, and 3 reference letters and resume