Job Description
Guidance Counselor
General Statement:
The
Guidance Counselor
is responsible for articulation of the guidance program through
pupil personnel services and instructional programs.
A competent
Guidance Counselor
understands growth and developments, demonstrates knowledge of
what is to be taught and facility in the basic skills and helps
students to develop positive self-concepts.
The
Guidance Counselor
stimulates the independence of each students as a learner,
effectively assesses student needs and progress, and plans
instruction to achieve selected objectives, including those
appropriate for exceptional students.
The
Guidance Counselor
accomplishes these objectives through effective communication
with students, parents, and colleagues and through the use of
appropriate techniques and materials in a positive climate
where time, space and equipment are effectively organized for
instruction.
In addition, the
Guidance Counselor
meets professional responsibility for continuing growth and
fosters cooperative involvement with parents and the
community.
Major Responsibilities:
·
Demonstrates knowledge of the
subject to be taught.
·
Demonstrates knowledge of human
growth and development as it relates to the teaching-learning
process.
·
Demonstrates knowledge of the
American public school system.
·
Plans instruction to achieve
selected objectives.
·
Effectively implements instructional
plans and uses appropriate instructional techniques.
·
Effectively communicates with
students.
·
Helps students develop positive
self-concepts.
·
Facilitates the independence of the
student as learner.
·
Effectively organizes time, space,
materials and equipment for instruction.
·
Effectively assesses student needs
and progress.
·
Effectively meets the needs of
exceptional students.
·
Establishes a positive learning
environment.
·
Meets professional
responsibilities.
·
Encourages and maintains the
cooperative involvement and support of parents and the
community.
Qualifications:
·
A valid Connecticut teacher
certificate in 068-School Counselor.
·
Possess thorough knowledge of
present practices and current trends in guidance and
counseling.
·
Possess ability to apply known
research and evaluation data to improve student learning.
·
Evidence of ability to work
cooperatively with students, administrators, teachers, parents
and community groups.
·
Evidence of organizational ability
and willingness to pursue tasks to successful completion.
·
Superior communication skills (oral
and written).
Sept. 1991