Guidance counselor Jobs in San Jose, CA

School Counselor job responsibilities : Advises and counsels students regarding academic, educational, and short-term social and emotional problems.

Remains universally accessible and makes an effort to know every student for whom they are responsible.

Provides individual student planning and responsive services to support students and their families regarding academic matters.

Teaches guidance classes and provides guidance counseling to students through planned activities in small group or classroom settings to convey educational, social, and important school information, and offers workshops / seminars for parents.

Consults, facilitates, and maintains communication with parents, teachers, administrators, and pertinent agents on specific student and parent academic and educational matters including academic modifications and / or accommodations.

Provides feedback and recommends appropriate action and solutions to individual student's academic and educational needs and abilities.

Participates on a Student Success Team, identifies students who may need targeted or intensive services, and coordinates with behavioral health specialists.

Assists students / parents in understanding school policies and procedures.

Provides brief counseling to address social and emotional concerns and appropriately refers students to behavioral health specialists.

Communicates, coordinates, and collaborates with behavioral health specialists on developing and implementing student supports.

Supports and attends appropriate student activities and events.