behaviour counselor

ResponsibilitiesCounseling Implementation of a comprehensive and developmental guidance and counseling curriculum to assist all studentsProvide individual and/or group counseling services to meet the developmental, preventive, and remedial needs of students. Services included but not limited to:Home and family relationsPeer relationsSchool performanceHealth and emotional developmentDemonstrate knowledge of counseling theories by selecting appropriate models and techniques for individual and group counseling Apply appropriate assessment and diagnostic procedures for determining and structuring individual and group counseling servicesPerform liaison service between parents, teachers, students and outside agencies whenever this assistance is appropriateProvide follow-up counseling/consultation to monitor students’ conditionsProgram PlanningEstablishes the school counseling program and develop activities and resources for implementation as well as conducting on-going evaluation of the program Initiate and coordinates school-wide guidance and counseling activities Manage time effectively and provides services on schedule Maintain an organized, functional, and up-to-date office/counseling center Seek input from teachers and staff in making decisions about the school counseling programCoordinate ongoing systemic activities designed to help students establish personal goals and develop future plansConsultingDemonstrates knowledge of consulting processes and techniques with students, parents, teachers, and administratorsAssists parents and teachers in understanding and responding to developmental levels of students Presents instructional/informational programs to groups of students, parents, and teachers (e.g., parent education programs, group guidance, etc)Coordinate a variety of events and programs (e.g. student assessments, classroom presentations, career fairs; college visits; fieldtrips, student placement and follow up, teacher and counselor in-services, self esteem programs, etc.) for the purpose of supporting the smooth transition from middle school to high school to post-secondary training and/or employmentWork with teachers and other staff members to familiarize them with the general range of students services offered by the school district and community