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Approved:
10-05-93
DEFINITION
Under administrative direction of the Vocational Education Department, the
ROP Counselor counsels students individually and in groups for the purpose
of helping them to achieve personal expectations as it relates to their
career and educational goals with the primary responsibility for
recruiting and retaining students in career clusters and Regional
Occupational Program (ROP) classes; serves in a liaison capacity between
teachers, parents, students, and the Vocational Education Department;
assists in the establishment and maintenance of good community/school
relations; and perform other counselor-related activities as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Credential: Possession of a valid teaching credential and a services
credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services issued by the
California Commission for Teacher Preparation and Licensing.
and
Education: A master's degree is required from an approved
institution, preferably with a major in counseling, social work
psychology, or related field, or a commitment to obtain such master's
degree within a maximum of three years after appointment.
and
Experience: Preference given to those with certificated teaching
experience in public or private schools.
DISTINGUISHING
CHARACTERISTICS
The ROP Counselor is categorically funded by ROP funds and, therefore,
must work with students in vocational programs where ROP classes are an
integral component. The Counselor will be assigned time at the
various district high schools throughout the week. The Counselor
will also work directly with the Career Information Technicians at each
high school site and with site teachers.
TYPICAL
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Provides
counseling and guidance services to students currently enrolled, and
to those to be enrolled in ROP courses.
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Assists
students to plan realistic goals; helps them discover their aptitudes
and abilities; may administer, evaluate and interpret results of
tests; discuss goals and interests.
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Interviews
students individually and/or in groups to recruit/pre-enroll students
in ROP classes.
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Provides
information on requirements for various occupations, and helps
students select and plan programs leading to achievement of their
occupational goals.
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Serves
as a career information resource.
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Assists
in organizing, administering and interpreting career assessment and
career planning information/documents.
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Recruits
students for ROP courses appropriate with their career goals.
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Maintains
ROP student records as directed.
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Assists
students in overcoming barriers to success in ROP classes.
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Confers
with parents of ROP students as needed.
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Assists
ROP students with post-secondary plans.
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Prepares
reports as requested.
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Makes
home phone calls and/or visits regarding ROP students as directed
and/or needed.
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Serves
on vocational curriculum teams as requested.
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Assists
ROP teachers by providing assessment or other pertinent data useful to
them to help students achieve.
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Attends
and participates in meetings and workshops as required and directed.
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Provides
students' counselors with pertinent information regarding their
progress in ROP as requested.
WORK
SCHEDULE AND SALARY
A
ROP (Regional Occupational Program) Counselor serves on days that high
schools are in regular session, and is placed on the teachers' salary
schedule. Additional days of service beyond the regular teachers'
work year may be offered on a per session basis when funds are available.
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