Effective immediately, the Human Resources Department will accept online applications for a School Counselor at our Middle School for the 2022-23 school year. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Salary placement is based on education and experience as indicated in Teacher’s Collectively Bargained Agreement.
Job Summary
To provide a comprehensive counseling program that supports student academic, social, physical and personal career development in a secondary school setting. This is accomplished through planning and preparation, maintaining an educational environment, teaching academic and life skills, and providing professional responsibilities to our staff, students, and parents.
Job Functions
Implement or assist in implementing a safe school climate that results in academic and personal success for all students.
Adhere to all district policies and procedures.
Support the district’s mission, vision and values.
Provide guidance to help students cope effectively to personal, social, academic, and family concerns.
Support the total need of each student (educational, personal and social), encourage maximum growth and development.
Arrange student intake meetings.
Arrange student shadowing opportunities and work with families to set up tours of the building.
Introduce Career Exploration topics.
Ability to present on relevant topics in a classroom setting.
Attend student, staff and parent meetings as deemed appropriate.
Assist the school assessment coordinator as needed, organize and administer MCA, ACT, and NWEA assessments and use data for future course enrollment and offerings.
Collect and analyze data to evaluate the success of student guidance, counseling and career development plans.
Consult and coordinate with staff, parents, and community resources.
Assist in implementing on-site crisis intervention/management plans.
Consult and collaborate effectively with parents/guardians, teachers, administrators and other educational/community resources regarding students with identified concerns and needs.
Monitors student academic performance, behavior and attendance and assists with appropriate interventions.
Create a system to address academic needs and tracking of student credits through graduation.
Knowledge and understanding of the IB Program from course scheduling to testing options for students.
Encourage parent and community involvement.
Other duties as assigned.