School Counselor Criteria

Prepared by: [Your Name]

Date: [Date]

Introduction

This template is designed to provide a structured and comprehensive approach to evaluating school counselors. It ensures that all relevant aspects of a counselor's performance are assessed fairly and consistently, aligning with the school's goals and standards.

Purpose

The purpose of this template is to establish clear and measurable criteria for the evaluation of school counselors. This will help in identifying areas of strength and areas needing improvement, ultimately enhancing the quality of counseling services provided to students.

Scope

This evaluation template applies to all school counselors within the institution. It covers various domains of a counselor's responsibilities, including student interaction, program development, and professional development.

Criterion	Description	Weight
Student Interaction	Quality of interactions with students, including approachability, empathy, and support effectiveness.	30%
Program Development	Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate counseling programs that meet student needs.	25%
Professional Development	Engagement in ongoing professional learning and application of new skills and knowledge.	15%
Collaboration and Communication	Effectiveness in collaborating with teachers, parents, and administrators.	20%
Ethical Standards	Adherence to ethical guidelines and professional conduct.	10%

Scoring System

Excellent (4-5 points): Exceeds expectations in all aspects of the criterion.
Good (3-4 points): Meets expectations with minor areas for improvement.
Satisfactory (2-3 points): Meets basics; needs some improvement.
Needs Improvement (1-2 points): Subpar and needs improvement.
Unsatisfactory (0-1 point): Falls short in most or all criteria.

Evaluation Process

Self-Evaluation: The counselor completes a self-assessment based on the criteria.
Peer Evaluation: Colleagues provide feedback on the counselor’s performance.
Administrator Evaluation: The school admin uses a template for formal assessment.
Student Feedback: Collect feedback from students to gauge the counselor’s impact.
Final Review: Combine evaluations for an overall score and detailed feedback.
Development Plan: Create a development plan to improve based on the evaluation.