Northern Humboldt Union High School District
Certificated Guidance Counselor Observation Report
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School:
Event Observed:
Observed Period:
Employment Status:  Temporary
MS: Meets Standards
 Probationary 1
PNI: Progress Needs Improvement
Standard One: Organizational and Managerial Skills
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 Permanent
UPS: Unsatisfactory Progress Toward Meeting Standards
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Respects the cultural values of others
Works with all segments of the student population
Maintains professionalism during interaction with parents,
students and colleagues
Communicates effectively with students, families and other
appropriate outside audiences about student progress
Provides outreach, problem resolution counseling as needed
Uses a variety of materials and methods in conducting
assessments to provide appropriate student support services
Provides information, counseling, and support to students,
families, educational teams and others regarding students’
learning needs
Collaborates in the design of short and long term
interventions to support student learning and assists with
the implementation of the intervention strategies
Provides support and assistance to colleagues as needed
Standard Three: Engages and Supports All Students
in Learning
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Probationary 2
Devises and maintains efficient and effective methods for
meeting the roles and responsibilities of a counselor
Maintains a professional physical environment that is
inviting to students, parents and colleagues
Responds to student’s, teacher’s and parent’s concerns in a
timely manner
Maintains up-to-date individual student files
Completes MAA billing
Completes graduation and college entrance requirements in
a timely manner
Effectively manages student caseload
Effectively responds to on-site situations and changes in a
timely and professional manner
Standard Two: Interpersonal Skills and
Interventions
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Connects student’s prior knowledge, life experiences,
strengths, weaknesses and interests with learning goals
Uses a variety of strategies and resources to respond to
students’ diverse needs
Creates individual four year plans for new students yearly
Encourages learning experiences that promote autonomy,
interaction, choice and success
Engages students in problem solving, critical thinking, and
other activities that make education meaningful
Promotes self-directed, reflective learning for all students
Standard Four: Understands and Organizes
Resources for Student Guidance
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Demonstrates knowledge of subject matter content across
the curriculum and student development in order for
appropriate academic placement (course and level)
Organizes and develops student schedules to support
curricular needs
Participates and supports the Master Schedule process
Uses materials, resources and technologies to make subject
matter accessible to students
Establishes and articulates goals for student learning
Modifies and updates instructional four year plans
to adjust for student needs on a yearly basis
Participates on Student Assistance, Study and/or Review
Teams as necessary
Standard Five: Implements Professional Counseling
Duties
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Comments
Effectively plans, implements and communicates the
necessary details regarding one’s individual responsibilities
for eighth grade and on-site registration and recruitment in
a timely manner
Efficiently manages and facilitates one’s individual
responsibilities for required periodic standardized testing
(i.e. CAHSEE, STAR, ASVAB, PSAT, PLAN, etc.)
Utilizes effective communication skills for maintaining
public relations and conducting public presentations
Effectively plans, implements and communicates the
requirements connected to the college search process
Engages in the timely planning, effective communication
and conducting of any end of the year events
MS: Meets Standards
PNI: Progress Needs Improvement
UPS: Unsatisfactory Progress Toward Meeting Standards
Professional Responsibilities:
Observation:
General:
Comments:
Overall Rating:
 Satisfactory
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Evaluator’s Signature
Date
 Needs Improvement
 Unsatisfactory
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Certificated Counselor Signature*
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Date
*Signature does not indicate agreement. Employee may attach a written ten days of receipt of evaluation.