Our Guidance Officer at North Rockhampton State High School, works closely with students and their families, teachers, non-teaching professionals and departmental agencies and authorities.
They do this in order to provide a wide range of support to students. Their responsibilities include:
working directly with students and teachers, support personnel, family and other specialists/professionals
providing guidance and counselling services to students and their families
providing up to date career information and course information for entry to university and TAFE courses.
providing career counselling and support for students seeking to make choices that will benefit their long term career goals.
providing psychometric testing to gauge levels of cognitive functioning and preparing reports for verification in the Educational Support Program.
performing case management and referral services to optimise students' access and engagement in education
working collaboratively with other school-based support personnel to assess and address the needs of students
planning or assisting in planning support programs that can help students achieve positive outcomes
identifying factors that can be barriers to the learning and development of students
supporting the personal and social development of students
providing advice about education and career pathways.