What are the responsibilities and job description for the Guidance Counselor at Hunter Street Elementary School--School Year 18-19 (190 day employment) position at York School District 1?
Ø Composes a wide variety
of materials (e.g., quantity reports, student activities, correspondence, Audits)
for the documentation of activities, providing written reference and/or
conveying information.
Ø Coordinates with
teachers, college and university personnel, resource specialists and/or
community (e.g., service clubs, courts, child protective services) to
provide/receive requested information and/or making recommendations.
Ø Counsels students,
parents, and guardians to enhance student success in school.
Ø Develops a variety of
special programs (e.g., career night, financial aid workshops) for the purpose
of providing information to assist students in the successful transition from
high school to career, training and/or continuing education.
Ø Monitors students’
progress to identify issues and taking appropriate action for increasing
student success.
Ø Prepares applications
for students (e.g., scholarships, college, financial aid) to ensure completion
of application processes within designated time frames.
Ø Presents information
(e.g., budget overviews, accounting processes, distribution formulas) for the
purpose of gaining feedback and ensuring adherence to established internal
controls.
Ø Researches program
eligibility requirements (e.g., financial aid, college eligibility) to provide
up-to-date and accurate counsel to students.
Ø Schedules student
classes to secure appropriate placement to meet their graduation and college
eligibility requirements.
Ø Supervises assigned
programs (e.g., scholarships, peer counseling, special education, ESL) for
monitoring performance, providing professional growth and achieving overall
curriculum objectives.
Ø Performs other duties
as assigned by the principal to ensure the efficient and effective functioning
of the department.