Counselor 1.0 | Dougherty Valley High School (2026-2027)

The counselor will be a partner in leadership with the school addition to the duties listed below the counselor will have a role in helping to develop a positive school culture. As the counselor a concentrated effort on developing a master schedule which reflects the philosophy of site administration establishing procedures and programs which meet the unique needs of our student body and developing systems for two-way communication with parents and the community is essential for success. Much effort needs to be devoted to facilitating a smooth transition for our students planning groups and activities which support the focus of the school program and insure the academic and socio-emotional growth of our Duties and Responsibilities Meet with students in groups or one-on-one as needed Prepare and present four year plans in classrooms and individually Coordinate and monitor 504 plans using district paperwork Coordinate and monitor ELL students Design and coordinate SST process triggered by attendance and/or academics Alphabet responsibility for IEPs as assigned. Understand Special Education policy and procedure Coordinate the AVID program SARB administration and referrals Establish and coordinate 9th grade and new student orientation Maintain and communicate an up to date student information center Available to students on a drop in basis visible during lunch and break Communicate with staff student concerns as needed Communicate Scholarship program Assist with testing for in-coming 8th graders Develop and revise course policy booklet and provide staff procedures for submitting courses for approval Assist staff with classroom modification strategies for all students Develop appropriate interventions for students in danger of failing Assist staff in analysis of results of standardized testing including STAR CAHSEE CELDT AP etc. Leadership role in working with students regarding promotion/retention Coordinate on site tutoring reading and other support services Liaison to a specific department Assist with the development of a site Crisis Team Coordinate services of outside agencies i.e. Discovery Counseling Master Schedule familiar with alternative scheduling models ability to use SASI software to schedule students Actively seek grant opportunities complete grant applications Coordinate yearly academic awards night and other recognition for student achievements Assist in coordination of and attend all orientation activities (parent and student) site visits and registration events Communicate with feeder schools to be proactive in scheduling yearling articulation dates for staff Attend Wednesday morning collaboration meetings Attend parent and student meetings throughout the school year prior to the opening of the new high school Attend PTA meetings occasionally to make presentations Meet with parents as necessary re: student academic or emotional needs Visibility and supervision as needed during the school day and at evening events Consultant to PTA and Academic Booster Groups Interface with student leadership class re: service opportunities in the community Attend College Seminars and programs to understand and communicate the college entrance requirements including NCAA Clearing House to parents and students Coordinate Financial Planning Night Middle School Night and Scholarship Night for parents and students Coordinate communication between Venture and Del Amigo