PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

            Curriculum

·          Plan and implement the high school counseling curriculum as developed through the comprehensive guidance and counseling plan for the Salem School District.

·          Act as a resource for teachers to facilitate the integration of guidance activities into the regular curriculum

·          Develop understanding of the master schedule and scheduling process in order to best accommodate student and faculty needs

Responsive Services

·          Counsel students individually and in small groups in order to address issues interfering with academic success

·          Provide crisis intervention services for students as needed

·          Provide assessment and referrals for students to appropriate school and community resources

·          Confer with parents, teachers, and administrators

Individual Planning

·          Guide groups and individual students through the development of educational and career plans

·          Interpret test results (interest, aptitude and achievement) as they pertain to academic and career planning

·          Maintain an up-to-date library of career and educational options

·          Work as part of student services teams to resolve students' educational challenges

System Support

·          Maintain professional competency through adherence to standards set forth by governing organizations in the field of School Counseling (ASCA, NEACAC).

·          Plan, implement and evaluate district guidance and counseling programs

·          Consult with teachers, staff and parents regarding the developmental needs of students

·          Pursue professional growth and development opportunities

·          Take an active role in interpreting the school's objectives to students, parents and the community

·          Assist in the coordination of standardized and group testing programs

·          Serve as a member of school and district committees