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Counselor, Resource

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLASS DESCRIPTION
OFFICIAL TITLE: Counselor, Resource CODE: 1055 SQ/OQ: Not Applicable
WORKING TITLE: Counselor, Resource GRADE: BD MONTHS: 10
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION; PHYSICAL DEMANDS; AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Summary Description: Under direction, provides a comprehensive developmental program to students in the areas of personal and social development, academic achievement, and career and educational decision making; acts as a consultant in this regard to staff, parents and community. Under direction, provides management of guidance services to students, staff, and parents, including academic, career and personal/social counseling; serves as the guidance department^s liaison with administration, staff and community. Physical Demands: As required by the duties and responsibilities of the job. Special Requirements: Required to attend school meetings, programs and activities outside the instructional day as mandated by the MCEA agreement.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of the role of a counselor and the MCPS Policies and Procedures regarding guidance/counseling. Thorough knowledge of the Comprehensive Guidance and Counseling Program and the MCPS Program of Studies. Knowledge of growth and development stages of adolescents. Ability to read, take notes, and interpret written material. Ability to work effectively as a team member and independently with staff, students, and parents. Ability to use a computer for on-line scheduling. Ability to do counselor/department observations and supervision. Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to speak effectively to both large and small groups. Excellent human relations skills with the ability to establish good relationships with many different types of individuals and groups.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE; CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: Education Training Experience:Master^s degree from an accredited college or university in school guidance and counseling. Three years experience as a counselor. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.Certificate License:Meets Maryland state certification requirements for school guidance counselor. Completion of Observing and Analyzing Teaching 1 (OAT1) by the beginning of the second year of the assignment and Observing and Analyzing Teaching 2 (OAT2) by the end of the second year in assignment.
OVERTIME ELIGIBLE: No

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Example Duties:1. Effectively performs the duties and responsibilities of a secondary counselor as defined in the Comprehensive Guidance and Counseling Program.a. Provides responsive counseling services to students b. Meets with students for individual planning c. Participates in group guidance activities2. Provides leadership in the development and implementation of objectives and operational plans for the guidance program in accordance with MCPS Comprehensive Guidance and Counseling Program.a. Establishes a yearly calendar with the department members to accomplish program goals within a specific timelineb. Facilitates an equitable counselor assignmentc. Attends countywide resource counselor meetingsd. Leads regular department meetings to keep counselors up-to-date on policy, regulations, and new procedures 3. Assists students/staff in becoming knowledgeable about learning patterns, identifying and developing student potential and planning educational experiencesa. Disseminates information to students and staff regarding programs, scheduling orientations, etc. b. Assures student/staff awareness of the counselor^s role and functionc. Provides information regarding financial aid, scholarships, careers and colleges to students4. Organizes/coordinates assessments of school and student needs and the implementation of group and individual counseling services related to the assessment resultsa. Assists students in making post-high school plans by encouraging the use of the career centerb. Encourages college visitations and attendance at military, career information and college/job fairsc. Promotes the concept of guidance as a total school responsibility involving the close cooperation of all staff members5. Serves as a consultant to the principal presenting the guidance point of view on matters such as scheduling and articulation/instructional programminga. Serves as a liaison with cluster, county and state personnelb. Coordinates the implementation of guidance-related surveys/reports c. Serves as advisor to the Guidance Advisory Committeed. Participates in staff meetingse. Supports in-service activities for guidance counselors6. Participates in interviewing, selecting and evaluating guidance staffa. Conducts evaluations of the guidance secretary, registrar, career information coordinator and other assigned personnel in accordance with all MCPS regulationsb. At the principal^s discretion, may serve as a second observer in the evaluation of counselors in accordance with MCPS regulationsc. Participates in interviews and other aspects of the staff selection process7. Supervises the guidance secretary, registrar, career information coordinator and other assigned personnel and facilitates counselor participation in professional growth and development activitiesa. Facilitates communications by conducting regular department meetings and arranging counselor/administrator meetingsb. Conducts observations and follow-up conferencesc. Helps to establish and implement uniform department procedures in areas such as enrollment, withdrawal and referrald. Promotes the concept of team effort to implement guidance servicese. Participates in a variety of national, state and local meetings/workshops for professional development 8. Serves as account manager for all guidance funds.a. Maintains accurate and up-to-date records of all receipts and expenditures of the guidance department b. Assists in budget preparation by making recommendations related to the needs of the guidance department9. Serves as liaison with local parent and community groupsa. Coordinates the communication of guidance information to parents and to the community b. Promotes the concept of parent/community involvement within the schoolc. Coordinates and updates information about community resources

This description may be changed at any time.