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Position Title: Guidance CounselorReports To: PrincipalPrepared By: Human Resources Dept. Date: 01/01/2022Approved By: Supt. Of Schools Date: 01/01/2022SUMMARY: Counsels individuals and provides group educational and vocational guidance services by performing the following duties.Salary: $40,500 - $74,167ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Other duties may be assigned.Provides support services for students in the areas of academic programs, team teaching, registration, course planning, school rules and other matters.Assesses and counsels students based on observations, conversations and test results.Provides personal counseling for students, families and groups to help them learn greater self-understanding, acceptance of responsibility and better decision-making skills.Provides group counseling for : interaction, communication and support skill development.Interprets post-high school opportunities and available information regarding career, college, military and life style decisions.Administers tests and diagnoses results.Provides conferences for support groups, test interpretations with parents, new student orientation/with parents.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Student and student helpers.QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
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Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program
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Lewiston Public Schools
SUMMARY: To create a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for elementary grade education, in accordance with each students ability; to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members.Salary starting at $40,000ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties may be assigned.Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.Communicates regularly with parents by means of newsletters, notes, phone calls, conferences, etc.Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.Identifies student needs and makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies for individual education plans working with the assistance of district specialists as appropriate.Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes.Plans and coordinates the work of ed. techs. and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips.Provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the student.Creates an environment for learning through functional and attractive displays interest centers and exhibits of student's work.Assesses and evaluates the accomplishments of students academic and social growth and keeps appropriate records and provides progress reports as requested.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises classroom and students and volunteers with assistance, advice and support from administration.QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
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