| Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, administrators, and other professionals to discuss children's progress, resolve behavioral, academic, and other problems, and to determine priorities for students and their resource needs. |
| Evaluate students' or individuals' abilities, interests, and personality characteristics, using tests, records, interviews, or professional sources. |
| Identify cases of domestic abuse or other family problems and encourage students or parents to seek additional assistance from mental health professionals. |
| Collaborate with teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of school programs and in the preparation of master schedules for curriculum offerings. |
| Observe students during classroom and play activities to evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health. |
| Attend meetings, educational conferences, and training workshops and serve on committees. |
| Plan and promote career and employment-related programs and events, such as career planning presentations, work experience programs, job fairs, and career workshops. |
| Establish and enforce administration policies and rules governing student behavior. |
| Establish contacts with employers to create internship and employment opportunities for students. |
| Plan, direct, and participate in recruitment and enrollment activities. |
| Supervise, train, and direct professional staff and interns. |
| Counsel students regarding educational issues, such as course and program selection, class scheduling and registration, school adjustment, truancy, study habits, and career planning. |
| Address community groups, faculty, and staff members to explain available counseling services. |
| Assess needs for assistance, such as rehabilitation, financial aid, or additional vocational training, and refer clients to the appropriate services. |
| Compile and study occupational, educational, and economic information to assist counselees in determining and carrying out vocational and educational objectives. |
| Conduct follow-up interviews with counselees to determine if their needs have been met. |
| Counsel individuals to help them understand and overcome personal, social, or behavioral problems affecting their educational or vocational situations. |
| Establish and supervise peer counseling and peer tutoring programs. |
| Instruct individuals in career development techniques, such as job search and application strategies, resume writing, and interview skills. |
| Interview clients to obtain information about employment history, educational background, and career goals, and to identify barriers to employment. |
| Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations. |
| Plan and conduct orientation programs and group conferences to promote the adjustment of individuals to new life experiences, such as starting college. |
| Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration. |
| Prepare students for later educational experiences by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks. |
| Provide crisis intervention to students when difficult situations occur at schools. |
| Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms. |
| Provide information for teachers and staff members involved in helping students or graduates identify and pursue employment opportunities. |
| Provide special services such as alcohol and drug prevention programs and classes that teach students to handle conflicts without resorting to violence. |
| Provide students with information on topics, such as college degree programs and admission requirements, financial aid opportunities, trade and technical schools, and apprenticeship programs. |
| Refer qualified counselees to employers or employment services for job placement. |
| Refer students to degree programs based on interests, aptitudes, or educational assessments. |
| Review transcripts to ensure that students meet graduation or college entrance requirements and write letters of recommendation. |
| Sponsor extracurricular activities, such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests. |
| Teach classes and present self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning. |
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