1.

Plans, implements, and evaluates a comprehensive program of guidance including counseling services as it relates to individual campus needs; i.e. classroom guidance, individual and group counseling, assemblies, guest speakers, special programs.

2.

Provides counseling by responding to student individual needs and concerns.

3.

Provides counseling for student groups as appropriate.

4.

Uses effective techniques in school counseling.

5.

Ensures that the use of student records is for the benefit of students and personnel working with those students.

6.

Consults with administrators and teachers regarding the developmental guidance curriculum.      

7.

Shares professional expertise with parents, teachers, and administrators.

8.

Participates in the process for referral of students to school/district special programs and/or services. 

9.

Uses an effective referral process for assisting students and others to use community agencies and   services

10.

Collaborates in the planning and evaluation of the assessment program.            

11.

Interprets assessment results to school personnel as appropriate.                                         

12.

Interprets assessment results to students and parents as appropriate.                

13.

Uses other sources of student data as assessment tools for the purpose of educational planning.

14.

Maintains the confidentiality of student assessment.

15.

Supports teachers in teaching TEKS identified in the SBOE rules for curriculum which are guidance-related.

16.

Involves students in personalized educational and career awareness by presenting relevant information.

17.

Interprets information and ideas for parents, teachers, and administrators.

18.

Serves as an advocate for students.

19.

Collects and disseminates information about students to other professionals as appropriate.

20.

Develops and maintains positive working relations with other school professionals.

21.

Develops and maintains positive working relationships with representatives of community resources.

22.

Improves leadership skills through self-initiated professional development activities.

23.

Performs duties in a professional, ethical, and responsible manner as defined in the TEA Code of Ethics for Educators.

24.

Uses information provided through the District appraisal process to improve performance.

25.

Performs other tasks and assumes such responsibilities as related to the position and as assigned.

26.

Annually establishes and meets performance goals.