| Under direction, provides a
comprehensive developmental program to students in the
area of personal
and social development, academic achievement, and career
and educational decision making; acts as a consultant
in this regard to staff, parents and community. Under
direction, provides management of guidance services to
students, staff, and parents, including academic, career
and personal/social counseling; serves as the guidance
department's liaison with administration, staff and community. |
| Thorough knowledge of the role
of a counselor and the MCPS Policies and Procedures regarding
guidance/counseling. Thorough knowledge of the Comprehensive
Guidance and Counseling Program and the MCPS Program
of Studies. Knowledge of growth and development stages
of adolescents. Ability to read, take notes, and interpret
written material. Ability to work effectively as a team
member and independently with staff, students, and parents.
Ability to use a computer for on-line scheduling. Ability
to do counselor/department observations and supervision.
Excellent oral and written communication skills with
ability to speak effectively to both large and small
groups. Excellent human relations skills with the ability
to establish good relationships with many different types
of individuals and groups. |
| Master's
degree from an accredited college or university in school
guidance and counseling. Three years experience as a counselor.
Other combinations of applicable education, training, and
experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and
skills necessary to perform effectively in the position
may be considered. |
| Meets
Maryland state certification requirements for school guidance
counselor. |
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(Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and
frequent climbing.) None |
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(Frequent overtime or night work required, etc.) Periodic
evening meetings with parents and community. |
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1. Effectively performs the duties and responsibilities
of a secondary counselor as defined in the Comprehensive
Guidance and Counseling Program.
a. Provides responsive counseling services to students
b. Meets with students for individual planning c. Participates
in group guidance activities
2. Provides leadership in the development and implementation
of objectives and operational plans for the guidance
program in accordance with MCPS Comprehensive Guidance
and Counseling Program.
a. Establishes a yearly calendar with the department
members to accomplish program goals within a specific
timeline
b. Facilitates an equitable counselor assignment
c. Attends countywide resource counselor meetings
d. Leads regular department meetings to keep counselors
up-to-date on policy, regulations, and new procedures
3. Assists students/staff in becoming knowledgeable
about learning patterns, identifying and developing
student potential and planning educational experiences
a. Disseminates information to students and staff regarding
programs, scheduling orientations, etc. b. Assures
student/staff awareness of the counselor's role and
function
c. Provides information regarding financial aid, scholarships,
careers and colleges to students
4. Organizes/coordinates assessments of school and
student needs and the implementation of group and individual
counseling services related to the assessment results
a. Assists students in making post-high school plans
by encouraging the use of the career center
b. Encourages college visitations and attendance at
military, career information and college/job fairs
c. Promotes the concept of guidance as a total school
responsibility involving the close cooperation of all
staff members
5. Serves as a consultant to the principal presenting
the guidance point of view on matters such as scheduling
and articulation/instructional programming
a. Serves as a liaison with cluster, county and state
personnel
b. Coordinates the implementation of guidance-related
surveys/reports c. Serves as advisor to the Guidance
Advisory Committee
d. Participates in staff meetings
e. Supports in-service activities for guidance counselors
6. Participates in interviewing, selecting and evaluating
guidance staff
a. Conducts evaluations of the guidance secretary,
registrar, career information coordinator and other
assigned personnel in accordance with all MCPS regulations
b. At the principal's discretion, may serve as a second
observer in the evaluation of counselors in accordance
with MCPS regulations
c. Participates in interviews and other aspects of
the staff selection process
7. Supervises the guidance secretary, registrar, career
information coordinator and other assigned personnel
and facilitates counselor participation in professional
growth and development activities
a. Facilitates communications by conducting regular
department meetings and arranging counselor/administrator
meetings
b. Conducts observations and follow-up conferences
c. Helps to establish and implement uniform department
procedures in areas such as enrollment, withdrawal
and referral
d. Promotes the concept of team effort to implement
guidance services
e. Participates in a variety of national, state and
local meetings/workshops for professional development
8. Serves as account manager for all guidance funds.
a. Maintains accurate and up-to-date records of all
receipts and expenditures of the guidance department
b. Assists in budget preparation by making recommendations
related to the needs of the guidance department
9. Serves as liaison with local parent and community
groups
a. Coordinates the communication of guidance information
to parents and to the community b. Promotes the concept
of parent/community involvement within the school
c. Coordinates and updates information about community
resources
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