Temporary School Counselor .50 Fte(2024-2025 School Year)

Job Summary

Job Summary

This is a Temporary .50 FTE School Counselor Position at Templeton Middle School.

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TEMPLETON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

CLASS TITLE: COUNSELOR

DEFINITION: Provides an integrated program of personal, educational and vocational guidance for pupils.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Functions (Primary Responsibilities):

• Counsels with students regarding educational, vocational and personal problems as related to school activities and achievement.

• Assists students and parents with educational and vocational planning including timely completion of college applications, financial aid applications and S.A.T. preparation.

• Programs students and makes necessary schedule adjustments.

• Aids in the identification and counseling of students with potential school problems including potential drop-outs, behavioral deviations, and other school related problems, and makes appropriate referrals.

• Monitors progress towards graduation and post graduation goals.

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Initiates and participates in parent-teacher conferences as appropriate.

• Maintains appropriate records of conferences and records pertinent data in the cumulative folders.

• Conducts case conferences with teachers and parents as S.S.T. coordinator after a thorough study of an individual student.

Ancillary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Aids in the selection and administration of group ability and achievement tests.

• Interprets test results for parents, students and teachers.

• Confers with personnel from community agencies concerning student problems as related to school adjustment and achievement.

• Assists in evaluation and revision of the educational programs.

• Aids in the formulation of the master teaching schedule.

• Assists with student, parent and teacher orientation programs to facilitate articulation.

• Maintains professional competence through participation in in-service education activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities.

• Assists in the supervision of the students in all phases of extra-curricular activities and at breaktime and lunch.

• Other duties as assigned.

Job Description

• Counselor (Continued)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

• Communication skills.

• Behavioral patterns of secondary pupils.

• Tests and measurements.

• Problem identification.

• School curriculum.

• School and staff policies and regulations.

• College entrance requirements.

• Financial aid application procedures.

• S.A.T. preparation programs; student assessment programs.

Ability to:

• Counsel students individually and in groups; work well with faculty and staff; identify community needs and resources.

• Tactfully and positively reinforce appropriate school behavior, and possess a considerable degree of patience, good humor and flexibility

• Relate well with students, parents, administrators, teachers and other school personnel.

• Communicate in writing for the purposes of composing the required reports and other correspondence.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Good grooming and a positive personality which establishes a desirable example for pupils.

• Strong favorable recommendations from previous supervisors and other professionals who have observed the personal characteristics, scholastic attainment, and classroom performance of the teacher.

• Must possess good judgment, knowledge of school and district policies (including the district curriculum).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Masters degree or equivalent.

• Pupil Personnel Services Credential

• One year Counseling experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: of this position are, but not limited to, the following:

Ability to:

• Sit for extended periods of time.

Job Description

• Counselor (Continued)

• Stand in one area for extended periods of time.

• Stand and walk for extended periods of time.

• Ascend and descend steps.

• See for the purpose of reading student work, laws and codes, rules and policies, and other related matter, and observing students.

• Hear and understand speech at normal levels.

• Communicate so others will clearly understand normal conversation.

• Communicate using the telephone.

• Bend, twist, kneel and/or or stoop.

• Lift and carry 25 lbs.

• Reach in all directions.

• Think clearly and rationally to solve problems.

• Type or use computer keyboard.

• Mental acuity to perform the essential functions of this position in an accurate, neat, timely fashion; to make good judgments and decisions; and to evaluate the results of decisions and judgments.

NOTE:

The District requires, at district expense, a post-offer, pre-employment physical. Candidates offered positions who cannot meet the above physical requirements will be offered reasonable accommodations as appropriate in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Salary: According to the Certificated Salary Schedule

Category: Certificated

Revised:

Accountability of time: Administrator

Tasks assigned by: Administrator

Evaluated by: Administrator

Hiring Authority: Administrator

Site(s): School Site

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adopted: 4/13/94,8/10/22

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Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements: - Valid California Pupil Personnel Services Credential

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance (upon employment)

• TB Clearance (upon employment) Applicants must submit the following via Edjoin: - Resume

• Three (3) Letters of Recommendation (within the past 12 months preferred)

• Copy of Credential

• Copy of Transcript

• Credential Copy

• Letter of Introduction

• Resume

Requirements: - Valid California Pupil Personnel Services Credential

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance (upon employment)

• TB Clearance (upon employment) Applicants must submit the following via Edjoin: - Resume

• Three (3) Letters of Recommendation (within the past 12 months preferred)

• Copy of Credential

• Copy of Transcript

• Credential Copy

• Letter of Introduction

• Resume

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