Primiary Responsibilities:

 

Student Services

Career Awareness & Preparation

 

  Essential Job Functions:

 

1. Student Services

• Works to prevent students from dropping out of school.
• Works with students on an as needed basis to help resolve issues related to school or school performance.
• Confers with parents whenever necessary.
• Provides “crisis Counseling” as needed
• Serves as a resource to parents regarding agencies outside the district providing specialized services to students.
• Registers new students to the school and helps orient them to school procedures and the schools’ varied opportunities for learning.
• Maintains student records and protects their confidentiality.
• Works with teachers and other staff members to familiarize them with the general range of services offered through the district’s K-12 guidance program to improve the educational prospects of individual students.
• Provides input to administrators and faculty on matters dealing with overall student performance.  
• Coordinates students testing with the assessment coordinator
• Implements the Missouri Comprehensive Guidance Curriculum 
• Conducts needs assessments as required 
• Participates in annual evaluation of the Guidance Program
• Collaborates with school based therapist and outside agencies regarding student services

 

1. Career Awareness and Preparation
• Aids students in course and subject selection to maximize career opportunities
• Disseminates occupational information to students and to classes.
• Supervises the preparation and processing of college, scholarship and employment applications (for graduating seniors?), as well as work permits for students under the age of 16.
• Provides information to colleges and potential employers according to the provisions of the Board’s policy on student records.  
• Ensures students are on track to graduate
• Compiles information relating to class rank and individual grade point average.
• Coordinates dual credit enrollment
• Supervises the work study program and student financial aid applications
• Assists with graduation activities and awards ceremonies
• Serves as the Credit Recovery and Launch Coordinator
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned
• Complies with all board policies and regulations