Guidance Technician - Open to Kern High School District Regular Employees Only -

Qualifications

• Knowledge of correct English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• Understanding of general needs and behavior of high school students
• Proficiency in office methods and procedures, including receptionist and telephone techniques, filing systems, and reporting functions
• Ability to learn and apply specific procedures and operations to work situations
• Typing accuracy at a minimum speed of 40 net words per minute (a recent five-minute typing certificate must accompany the application; certificates must be less than two years old and cannot be completed through an online website—Kern High School District employees currently in a position requiring the same or higher typing speed are exempt)
• Experience operating standard office machines, computer terminals, and designated audio-visual equipment
• Effective and tactful oral and written communication skills
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and complete records
• Proficiency in learning and utilizing District and local site computer systems
• Ability to:
  • Type letters and reports regarding credits, competency requirements, and senior status
  • Assist senior counselors in contacting local scholarship sources and in testing preparation and administration
  • Handle attendance and minor discipline referrals through home contacts
  • Conduct credit checks and notify students and parents about graduation status
  • Assist with student programming and programming changes
  • Notify parents of student shortages in units or on proficiency tests
  • Manage new student registration and orientation
  • Provide basic information on college requirements and related matters
  • Evaluate student career interests, aptitudes, objectives, and choices
  • Interpret District goals and objectives to students, parents, and the community
  • Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties
• Completion of twelfth grade, preferably supplemented with some college-level courses in counseling or guidance
• Two years of general clerical experience, preferably supplemented with some college-level courses in counseling/guidance of students
• Bilingual preferred

A criminal history check will be required of the successful candidate prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist counselors and administration in performing a variety of complex and responsible clerical duties in support of the day-to-day operations of the counseling/guidance service
• Perform specialized support services within the guidance program, functioning with a high degree of proficiency, initiative, and demonstrably proven abilities
• Operate with general to limited supervision from the Head of Guidance within a broad framework of policies and procedures

Pay

Starting salary: $3,431.23 per month

Schedule

• 10-month position (to begin as soon as possible)
• 8-hour workday (7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)