GENERAL SUMMARY: To implement the high school curriculum of the “Fortune Early College High School” Comprehensive Guidance Program; to guide and counsel individuals and groups of students through the development of educational and career plans.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties include, but are not limited to:
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Meeting with students whose names appear on the low grade list for each marking period, and if appropriate, formulating a plan of action for success involving the student and the parent;
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Planning and/or promoting programs which enhance the academic, social, or emotional growth of students, e.g., Curriculum Fair, Career Fair, Underclass
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Meeting with seniors once each semester and mailing updates on their graduation status to their parents;
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Working with students who have discipline, attendance, and academic problems and are referred by teachers, parents, or administrators;
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Ensuring that students are aware of requirements for graduation and college admission, as well as any NCAA requirements that may be necessary for athletic participation;
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Guiding each student to choose courses consistent with his/her interests, abilities, and career plans;
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Helping students develop post-secondary educational plans in accordance with their interests, abilities, and career plans;
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Assisting students with the completion of college admissions applications;
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Organizing and promoting standardized assessment opportunities and interpreting test results to students and/or parents on request;
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Assisting the principal in the preparation of diploma lists and identification of honor graduates in preparation for the Senior Honors Program and Graduation.
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Assuring that appropriate, accurate information is maintained in each student’s permanent, cumulative record
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Making necessary schedule changes for individual students that are both appropriate for their abilities and aligned with their educational and career plans.
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To facilitate small groups for individual students with identified, common needs at Fortune Early College High School.
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To consult with and serve as a resource for students, staff, and parents regarding the developmental needs of students, which may include:
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Identification and referral of students for Child Study Meetings;
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Creation and oversight of Section 504 plans;
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Active participation in Special Education meetings
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Conference with individual students who have experienced a death in the family or serious illness, and notification of their teachers.
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Work with teachers to better help them understand students with physical or emotional challenges.
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To refer students and parents/guardians to appropriate school and community resources;
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To participate in, coordinate, and conduct activities which contribute to the effective implementation of the high school component of the K-12 guidance curriculum;
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To evaluate and revise the building guidance and counseling program;
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To assist in the development of a District Assessment Program and the interpretation of testing and assessment results related to career guidance, and to continue personal professional growth and development.
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Other duties as assigned by the administration
Required knowledge, skills & abilities:
- Proficient skills in keyboarding, word processing, and file maintenance
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Effective communication and interpersonal skills
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Basic math skills
Ability to use a personal computer and software to develop spreadsheets and databases, and do word processing
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Education and Experience:
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Bachelor’s Degree (Master's Preferred)
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A Valid Pupil Personnel Services Certificate
Working Conditions:
Physical Abilities
- Hearing and speaking to conduct group training, exchange information in person, electronically, and over the telephone
- Ability to read printed material and computer screens. Ability to understand speech at normal levels
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment
- Kneeling, bending at the waist, and reaching overhead above the shoulders and horizontally to retrieve and store files and supplies.
- Ability to climb stairs, bend, reach, walk, sit, and stand for extended periods of time. Ability to lift and carry 10 pounds.
- Accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
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