GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR APPRAISAL Roles & Functions Code of Conduct of Team Members

Understanding the job Responsibilities Duties Accountability Qualifications

Develop Objectives Specific Measurable Attainable Realistic Timeframe

Understand The Task What the task is When the task is to be completed Quality standards for the task Resources to accomplish the task

Adopt Right Attitude To Work Dependability Pride (in your work) Respect (of self and others) Consideration (for others)

Adopt Right Attitude To Work (Cont’d) Knowledge Enthusiasm Willingness to learn Discipline and decorum

Positive approach to Appraisal/Interview Be proactive Be prepared Do self assessment Be objective Be communicative Be cooperative

Roles & Responsibilities of Key Players Guidance & Counselling Education Officer & Principal Assist guidance counsellors to understanding their responsibilities. Assist guidance counsellors to develop their Action Plans and setting performance standards. Monitor guidance counsellors’ performance. Keep a log of their activities. Provide ongoing feedback. Provide coaching & mentorship.

Team Leader/ Members The Team Leader/ members should operate at the highest standard in all aspects of the performance management process to ensure that the report is not comprised. The following principles should be upheld -Objectivity -Transparency -Honesty -Confidentiality -Consistency

Roles & Responsibilities of Key Players GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR Know the mission, objectives & policies of the organization ( MoE & school) Know his/her job description Maintain & improve knowledge & skills Know & agree to performance expectations and assessment criteria Know & understand consequences for poor performance Produce & maintain output of high quality

PRINCIPLES Confidentiality in handling & storing materials Awareness that the performances is being assessed and not the individual.

PRINCIPLES CONT’D Respect & courtesy should be displayed by all and to all who are involved in the process. Sensitivity should be demonstrated towards the context, circumstances and conditions in which the principal works

PRINCIPLES CONT’D A principal should not be penalized where necessary materials, equipment etc are not provided by the Ministry of Education. - Credit should be given for initiative in overcoming deficiencies in the system The interest & welfare of the students are paramount in executing the Performance Management Process

THE END