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The Lucia Mar Unified School District prohibits unlawful discrimination intimidation harassment (including sex-based harassment) or bullying based on a persons actual or perceived race; color; ancestry; nationality; national origin; immigration status; ethnic group identification; ethnicity; age; religion; pregnancy childbirth termination of pregnancy or lactation including related medical conditions and recovery; parental family or marital status; reproductive health decision making; physical or mental disability; medical condition; sex; sex stereotypes; sex characteristics; sexual orientation; gender; gender identity; gender expression; veteran or military status; or genetic information; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints contact Equity Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator: Jennifer Handy Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at 602 Orchard Street Arroyo Grande California 93420. Phone: ext. 1190 Email:

LUCIA MAR UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
CERTIFICATED MANAGEMENT

602 Orchard Street Arroyo Grande CA 93420 JOB DESCRIPTION

REVISED DATE: June 28 2016

TITLE: School Counselor

SALARY RANGE: Range 20 Certificated Management Salary Schedule

WORK YEAR: 200 Days

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Student Services and site administration provide instructional support services to classroom teachers; may provide individual and group counseling for students; enroll high-risk students in appropriate educational programs; participate in the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) process and School Attendance and Review Board (SARB) meetings and develop individual learning and transition plans; may coordinate an Early Intervention Program or other critical curriculum based leadership responsibilities. Counseling scheduling and placement of students in appropriate classes. The assignment is to be conducted in accord with established comprehensive guidance plan and State legal statutes and professional codes of conduct.

QUALIFICATIONS

a. Required:

1. Possess a Bachelors Degree.

2. Possess a valid California pupil personnel credential.

3. Hold a valid English Language Learner authorization.

1. Ability to provide direction to others and make independent judgments.

2. Experience and/or training in the counseling and guidance of at-risk youth.

3. Knowledge and experience in design and implementation of behavior modification techniques.

1. Ability to meet deadlines; maintain accurate records develop and maintain cooperative working relationships.

2. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and solve problems.

3. Personal qualities of patience helpfulness diligence persistence and a willingness to work with staff on a collegial basis to reach academic career and social goals for each student.

4. Combination of relevant counseling and leadership experience as determined by the district to be appropriate for the positions.

5. Possess a valid California drivers license.

b. Desirable:

1. Bilingual (Spanish).

2. Previous experience as a school administrator.

3. Possess a Masters Degree.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide individual academic counseling in which pupils receive counseling in the establishment and implementation with parental involvement of the pupils immediate and long-range educational plans.

2. Provide personal and social counseling in individual or group settings in which pupils receive

counseling pertaining to interpersonal relationships for the purpose of promoting the development of their academic abilities careers and vocations personalities and social skills.

3. Provide crisis intervention designated instructional services (DIS) counseling guidance counseling and family consultation services.

4. Monitor student credits progress and records. Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports related to students IEPs intake attendance and other records.

5. Determine eligibility and enroll high-risk students in appropriate county educational programs such as district continuation school Court/Community Schools (CCS). Review and process referrals and placements in CCS.

6. Communicate with parents regarding goals objectives and strategies for success at CCS.

7. Facilitate attend and participate in IEP interagency staff meetings trainings and other meetings. Participate and serve as administrative designee for the IEP team.

8. Meet with administration to plan and address daily program management issues.

9. Serve as County Office representative at local district and countywide School Attendance Review Board (SARB) meetings.

10. Determine need to refer students to SARB.

11. Coordinate student services with agencies such as probation law enforcement social services districts and other organizations.

12. Provide support within the authorization of the school counseling credential held for teaching and other staff.

13. Assist with problem solving and consultation regarding student behavioral and program issues.

14. Participate in student/teacher or parent/teacher conferences.

15. Plan and develop Individual Learning Plans (ILPs).

16. Determine appropriate discipline for students according to established procedures and guidelines.

17. Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.

18. Maintain confidentiality as required by Education Code Section 49600.

19. Operate appropriate computer programs and other office equipment.

21. Participate in staff development programs.

22. Perform related duties as assigned.

OTHER ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Physical: Employee in this position must have the ability to:

1. Sit for extended periods of time.

2. Stand and/or walk for extended periods of time.

3. See and read printed matter with or without vision aids.

4. Hear and understand speech at normal levels.

5. Speak so that others may understand at normal levels.

6. Stand walk stoop twist bend over grasp reach overhead push pull and move lift and/or carry up to 30

pounds to waist height.

Mental:

1. Able to concentrate on a single task for more than two (2) hours at a time.

2. Able to learn quickly and adapt to a variety of machinery instructions and task methods.

3. Able to meet deadlines in terms of work assignment schedules.

Social:

1. Interact daily in person with other members of the school district community agencies school staff parents and students and possess comfortable interpersonal skills and cooperative attitudes.

2. Because of the time urgent nature of duties and because work product of position is interdependent with that of other staff consistent attendance is required.

3. Convey an understanding patient attitude toward other staff.

4. Maintain the privacy of confidential information.

NOTE: This list of essential functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary in accordance with the requirements of the job.

The Lucia Mar Unified School District prohibits unlawful discrimination intimidation harassment (including sex-based harassment) or bullying based on a persons actual or perceived race; color; ancestry; nationality; national origin; immigration status; ethnic group identification; ethnicity; age; religion; pregnancy childbirth termination of pregnancy or lactation including related medical conditions and recovery; parental family or marital status; reproductive health decision making; physical or mental disability; medical condition; sex; sex stereotypes; sex characteristics; sexual orientation; gender; gender identity; gender expression; veteran or military status; or genetic information; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints contact Equity Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator: Jennifer Handy Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at 602 Orchard Street Arroyo Grande California 93420. Phone: ext. 1190 Email:

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