Teacher Level: Secondary
Building Location: Alexandria Area High School
Total FTE: 1.0
General Definition of Work
Performs difficult professional work assisting students in the development of skills in the areas of personal/social growth, educational planning and career/vocational development, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the general direction of the Principal.
Essential Functions
Assist students in the development of Individual Education Plans and monitor progress; register new students and provides an orientation for learning opportunities; assists with the development of master class schedule and course handbook; work with students and parents to ensure students achieve school and state requirements for graduation; assist with testing programs as needed; communicates regularly with staff, students and parents regarding student progress and needs.
Assist students to identify personal strengths, weaknesses, abilities and interests and relate each to educational and vocational opportunities; provide information on special programs and opportunities to include college entrance exams; assist students in selecting programs designed to enhance career planning.
Provide personal counseling to students to identify problems, causes, alternatives; refer students to outside resources for assistance as indicated through identification of drug, alcohol or emotional problems; assist in building self-esteem, decision making and problem-solving skills; conduct group session to communication information; act as liaison between students, parents and staff.
Participate in meetings as required; supervise students during the school day; serve as a resource to District Crisis Response Team.