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SCHOOL COUNSELOR

Title: School Counselor

Reports To: School Site Principal or Designee

Department: Teaching and Learning Department

Work Year: 189 Days per year

Classification: Certificated

Salary: See Certificated Salary Schedule

Date Approved: January 2007

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

Under the supervision of the School Site Principal, the School Counselor supports students both individually and in groups, focusing on their academic, social, and personal development.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

Collaborate with students, parents, counselors, and teachers to plan and provide guidance that supports the student’s optimal educational growth.
Plan jointly with administration, teachers, and other appropriate staff members for the educational program of the school.
Refer cases to school departments and/or community agencies.
Work cooperatively with counselors and other school personnel on all educational levels.
Confer with parents.
Evaluate records of students.
Share relevant information with appropriate school staff and community agencies to support student needs and well-being.
Maintain accurate records of students' educational progress.
Assist in the administration of testing programs.
Write recommendations.
Participate in conferences and other meetings.
Act in an advisory capacity to administration as needed.
Other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Appropriate credential as required by the District and the State for the position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Demonstrates respect and concern for students, parents, other staff and administrative colleagues.
Open-mindedness, fairness, consistency, sense of humor and emotional stability are all important qualities.
Must have the ability to make decisions and perform on the job according to district standards.

ENVIRONMENT: School and Office.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Frequency Key; None (1) Occasional - up to 25% of shift (2);Intermittently - up to 50% of shift (3); Frequently — up to 75% of shift (4)

Vallejo City Unified School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that follows all federal and state laws, ensuring equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, national origin, political or union affiliation, physical or mental disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, or sex. The District also fully complies with ADA requirements.

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