East Side Union High School District

2.1 Meets with guidance SAC and other head counselors and reports back to local guidance staff.. 2.3 Attends meetings of local school department chairpersons, and, where appropriate, reports back to guidance staff.. 2.7 Assists APED in planning and coordinating the scheduling of students for the following year, including joint planning with feeder schools.. 3.5 Reports to guidance SAC on request.. 5.3 Three years service as a high school counselor recommended

head counselor

About the EmployerAs one of California’s largest high school districts, we offer rewarding and exciting employment opportunities that impact our students and community in a positive way. We offer a supportive team environment with a shared passion and common goal of providing students the education and skills they need to succeed in college and career. Apart from competitive salaries and 100% benefits coverage for employees and their dependents, we also focus on personal professional development. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team! Job Description / Essential Elements: Print East Side Union High School District Job Title: Head Counselor <ul><li> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF POSITION </li></ul>The duties of the Head Counselor vary somewhat from school to school. The primary duty is to perform the same counseling tasks as that of any other counselor. The major and other duties listed below are those that a head counselor may be expected to perform. <ul><li> MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES </li></ul>2.1 Meets with guidance SAC and other head counselors and reports back to local guidance staff. 2.2 Calls and conducts meetings of local guidance staff with APED in attendance when possible. 2.3 Attends meetings of local school department chairpersons, and, where appropriate, reports back to guidance staff. 2.4 Represents the counseling staff at articulation and information meetings with parents, faculty and other groups. 2.5 Coordinates and/or directs major testing programs such as testing program, PSAT and others as directed. 2.6 Assists APED in conducting meetings between the guidance staff and various departments regarding curriculum problems. 2.7 Assists APED in planning and coordinating the scheduling of students for the following year, including joint planning with feeder schools. 2.8 Assists APEDs in analyzing, interpreting and using test results to make necessary adjustments in school program. 2.9 Assists APED in balancing class loads. 2.10 Makes, at direction of APED, counseling assignments. 2.11 Schedules and coordinates major guidance activities at local schools. 2.12 Provides formal and informal in-service help to new counselors. 2.13 Handles immediate counseling needs of students for all counselors when absent, off campus, or otherwise not available. 2.14 Supervises counseling files. 2.15 Screens incoming mail to guidance department and routes to appropriate counselor. 2.16 Supervises summer counseling. 2.17 Performs other duties as assigned by principal or designate. <ul><li> OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES </li></ul>3.1 Screens and evaluates items for purchase. 3.2 Develops budget and assigns priorities. 3.3 Makes out all necessary request forms. 3.4 Maintains records of items ordered and items received. 3.5 Reports to guidance SAC on request. 3.6 Reports to local school administration on request. 3.7 Handles guidance department correspondence. <ul><li> SUPERVISION EXERCISED OR RECEIVED </li></ul>4.1 Works under supervision of principal or designate. <ul><li> MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS </li></ul>5.1 Valid California teaching credential 5.2 Clear Pupil Personnel Services Credential for School Counseling 5.3 Three years service as a high school counselor recommended <ul><li> EVALUATION</li><li> 1 Annually by principal or designate </li></ul>(Amended: Board of Trustees, 8/7 /74; 1/10/79) Requirements / Qualifications A complete application for the position will include: 1. A personal letter of application stating reasons for being interested in the position and why you should be considered 2. A current Resume 3. Three (3) current letters of recommendation The screening process leading to the appointment of the HEAD COUNSELOR will consist of: Step 1 Paper Screening—all applicants Step 2 Personal Interview—For semi-finalists as determined by paper screening. The interview will be conducted by site principal and other staff as appropriate. Step 3 Finalist Interview—For finalists as determined by semi-finalist interviews. The successful candidate will be recommended to the Associate Superintendent of Human Resources. In addition to possessing the ability to successfully meet the major/other duties and responsibilities as per the job description, the successful applicant will be selected on the basis of the following: 1. Valid California Single Subject Teaching Credential preferred 2. Appropriate Pupil Personnel Services Credential for school counseling 3. Five years of service as a teacher recommended 4. Effective communication skills (speaking, writing, listening) 5. Successful human-relations skills (including interpersonal-relations skills) 6. Excellent time management and organizational skills 7. Ability to use Infinite Campus

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