To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 

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PROGRAM PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT 

• Establishes and implements an effective comprehensive data-driven school-coaching program to serve the needs of all students aligned with the mission and vision of the school. 

• Establishes and implements a coaching program that incorporates academic, social, and personal growth and development for all students. (i.e. college aspirations, academic planning, student enrichment, college and career exploration and selection processes, assessments, college affordability planning, admissions and postsecondary transition). 

• Collects, analyzes and uses data to develop and implement the school coaching program (i.e., attendance, grades, behavior referrals, standardized tests, etc.). 

INDIVIDUAL STUDENT PLANNING 

• Counsels students in educational planning using their academic strengths, interests, and aspirations. 

• Counsels students in developing decision-making skills and provides access to related experiences to help them attain an understanding of their interests, skills and abilities as part of college and/or career readiness. 

• Collaborates and consults with parents/guardians, educators, students and other stakeholders to promote educational, career and life planning opportunities. 

• Provides career and college readiness counseling and information for all students. 

PREVENTIVE AND RESPONSIVE SERVICES 

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  Utilizes appropriate counseling strategies (i.e., individual, group, classroom, and school-wide) in order to provide preventive and responsive services to support culturally diverse student populations. 

• Facilitates appropriate interventions to promote positive student academic performance, behavior and attendance. 

• Works to identify students in at-risk situations and proactively implements positive strategies to increase school success. 

SYSTEM SUPPORT 

• Assists teachers, parents/guardians and other stakeholders in interpreting and understanding student data. 

• Works collaboratively to present parent programs/informational sessions on topics that support student achievement. 

• Works collaboratively with Student Services team members to provide professional development to staff members in schools on topics that will assist with positive behavior management strategies. 

• Establishes and strengthens partnerships with school, family and community members (i.e., individuals, local community agencies, universities, organizations and associations) to provide information, resources and opportunities for students and families. 

• Provides appropriate referrals to assist parents/families and students to benefit from essential school and/or community resources. 

ACCOUNTABILITY 

• Maintains an accurate and confidential record-keeping system of all counseling services and activities. 

• Provides accurate academic advisement to students (i.e. courses needed for graduation, danger of not graduating, early graduation, advance placement, etc.). 

• Submits monthly data or program reports in a timely fashion (i.e., personal education plan, scholarship, counselor/principal agreement, yearly calendar, etc.). 

• Works with the School Improvement Team in compiling school-based data that reflects the results of program goals by increasing student achievement, student attendance and parental involvement. 

• Assists in monitoring counseling-related, student academic records (i.e., 504, FBA/BIP, transcripts, SIT and SST action plans, personal education plan, student service learning, career assessment, etc.) 

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 

• Participates in professional development through workshops, conferences and monthly meetings to remain abreast of current counseling trends and best practices. 

• Performs related duties as required. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

• Demonstrated knowledge of national, state and local school counseling standards and adheres to professional and ethical standards of the American School Counselor Association (ASCA).Thorough knowledge of Prince George's County Policies and Procedures; 

• Knowledge of growth and developmental stages of adolescents; 

• Ability to read, take notes, and interpret written materials; 

• Ability to work effectively as a team member and independently with staff, students, and parents; 

• Ability to use a computer and other technological equipment; 

• Ability to use the computer for on-line scheduling; 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to speak effectively to both large and small groups; and 

• Excellent human relations skills with the ability to establish good relationships with many different types of individuals and groups.