R277-530-7. Educational School Counselor Standards

  In addition to meeting the Effective Teaching Standards described in Section R277-530-5 and the Educational Leadership Standards described in Section R277-530-6, an educational school counselor shall demonstrate the following traits, skills, and work functions designated in the following seven standards:

  (1) Collaboration, Leadership and Advocacy - An educational school counselor is a leader who engages collaboratively with learners, families, colleagues, and community members to build a shared vision and supportive professional culture focused on student growth and success;

  (2) Collaborative Classroom Instruction - An educational school counselor delivers a developmental and sequential guidance curriculum prioritized according to the results of the school needs assessment;

  (3) The Plan for College and Career Readiness Process - An educational school counselor implements the individual planning component by guiding individuals and groups of students and their parents or guardians through the development of educational and career plans;

  (4) Systemic Approach to Dropout Prevention with Social and Emotional Supports - An educational school counselor provides responsive services through the effective use of individual and small-group counseling, consultation and referral skills and implements programs for student support in dropout prevention;

  (5) Data-Driven Accountability and Program Evaluation - An educational school counselor collects and analyzes data to guide program direction and emphasis;

  (6) Systemic School Counseling Program Management - An educational school counselor is involved in management activities that establish, maintain and enhance the total school counseling program; and

  (7) Professional and Ethical Behavior - An educational school counselor demonstrates the highest standard of legal, moral and ethical conduct, as required in the Utah Educator Professional Standards described in R277-515.