The counselor will be a partner in leadership with the school administrators. In addition to the duties listed below, the counselor will have a role in helping to develop a positive school culture. As the counselor, a concentrated effort on developing a master schedule which reflects the philosophy of site administration, establishing procedures and programs which meet the unique needs of our student body, and developing systems for two-way communication with parents and the community is essential for success. Much effort needs to be devoted to facilitating a smooth transition for our students, planning groups and activities which support the focus of the school program and insure the academic and socio-emotional growth of our students. Counseling Duties and Responsibilities ? Meet with students in groups or one-on-one as needed ? Prepare and present four year plans in classrooms and individually ? Coordinate and monitor 504 plans using district paperwork ? Coordinate and monitor ELL students ? Design and coordinate SST process triggered by attendance and/or academics ? Alphabet responsibility for IEP’s as assigned. Understand Special Education policy and procedure ? Coordinate the AVID program ? SARB administration and referrals ? Establish and coordinate 9th grade and new student orientation ? Maintain and communicate an up to date student information center ? Available to students on a drop in basis, visible during lunch and break ? Communicate with staff student concerns as needed ? Communicate Scholarship program ? Assist with testing for in-coming 8th graders ? Develop and revise course policy booklet and provide staff procedures for submitting courses for approval ? Assist staff with classroom modification strategies for all students ? Develop appropriate interventions for students in danger of failing ? Assist staff in analysis of results of standardized testing including STAR, CAHSEE, CELDT, AP, etc. ? Leadership role in working with students regarding promotion/retention ? Coordinate on site tutoring reading and other support services ? Liaison to a specific department ? Assist with the development of a site Crisis Team ? Coordinate services of outside agencies i.e. Discovery Counseling, ? Master Schedule, familiar with alternative scheduling models, ability to use SASI software to schedule students ? Actively seek grant opportunities, complete grant applications ? Coordinate yearly academic awards night, and other recognition for student achievements ? Assist in coordination of and attend all orientation activities (parent and student), site visits, and registration events ? Communicate with feeder schools to be proactive in scheduling yearling articulation dates for staff ? Attend Wednesday morning collaboration meetings ? Attend parent and student meetings throughout the school year prior to the opening of the new high school ? Attend PTA meetings occasionally to make presentations ? Meet with parents as necessary re: student academic or emotional needs ? Visibility and supervision as needed during the school day and at evening events ? Consultant to PTA and Academic Booster Groups ? Interface with student leadership class re: service opportunities in the community ? Attend College Seminars and programs to understand and communicate the college entrance requirements including NCAA Clearing House to parents and students ? Coordinate Financial Planning Night, Middle School Night and Scholarship Night for parents and students ? Coordinate communication between Venture and Del Amigo