What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary Counselor 2025-2026 #7990 position at Sierra Sands Unified?
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.
Salary : $62,824 - $100,653