Administrative - Other

NORTHERN CHEYENNE TRIBAL SCHOOL JOB ADERTISEMENT  

POSITION: SCHOOL COUNSELOR

SALARY: DOE

DEPARTMENT: NCTS

ACCOUNTABLE TO: PRINCIPAL

OPENING DATE: March 21, 2024        CLOSING DATE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

EFINITION

Under general supervision, serves as the center of the guidance effort of the school and is the person through whom all pertinent information regarding the student is channeled.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Responsible for group and individual guidance procedures associated with proper student placement in regard to graduation and beyond.

• Involvement in group and individual per-disciplinary counseling to keep the student in good standing in all classes.

• Serves as a source of information for the student with respect to the school, home, and community.

• Administers and interprets tests within the testing program.

• Collects and disseminates to students and parent’s information concerning school offerings, opportunities for further education, and careers and career training opportunities.

• Assists in the collection and maintenance of pertinent pupil data and to record individual student contracts.

• Assists in the follow-up student attendance irregularities when verified by the attendance office.

• Assists in establishing and coordinating student-teacher-counselor-parent-conferences.

• Provides guidance to students with academic and/or vocational problems.

• Counselor students regarding school-related personal problems.

• Provides identification and referral service for students having emotional, health, and/or learning problems which are beyond the resources of the local school.

• Refers students with exceptional abilities and needs to appropriate District Personnel.

• Assists in the development and changing of curriculum to meet the needs of the student body.

• Facilitates the BEST/Positive Behavior Support program.

• Facilitates the Reclaiming Youth Program.

• Schedules and teaches prevention curriculum in grades K-8.

• Provide family assessment and time-limited counseling for high-risk youth and families.

• Provide community outreach and bridging in order to connect families with local resources.

• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with local partner agencies.

• Support articulation among NCTS and community programs.

• Participate in data collection and program evaluation processes.

• Participate in professional activities, conferences and research to keep abreast of trends, practices and continued growth and development in services for high-risk youth and families.

• Assist with the development of a comprehensive case management data system.

• Demonstrate specialized knowledge of the needs of high-risk youth and families.

• Identify school program needs and assist in developing school strategies to meet student needs.

• Select and monitor appropriate community resources to supplement programs.

• Develop and provide ongoing in service training and assistance to staff.

• Coordinate education and in service programs for parents and staff.

• Assist with program sustainability.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE

• Government grant process and structure

• Prevention strategies for alcohol, tobacco, drugs and other at risk behaviors

• The needs of high-risk youth and families.

• School instructional and curriculum programs

• Community resources

• Effective communication strategies including verbal and written formats.

• Basic record-keeping techniques

• Basic computer operation.

• Grant writing experience desirable.

• Operational budgeting experience desirable.

• Effective staff management and performance assessment skills.

• Data analysis and interpretation

• Administration of state, national, and local tests

• Effective counseling strategies and child growth and developmental

• CREDENTIAL: Valid Montana Credential or license authorizing service in grade levels and areas assigned. Communicate effectively.

EDUCATION: Master’s degree, including all courses to meet credential requirements.

• Master's Degree in related field (counseling, psychology, social work)
• Valid Montana School Counseling Credential (MFT/LCSW license preferred)

EXPERIENCE: Student teaching, internship, or full-time teaching experience.

• Possess a minimum of 3 years of successful experience working with children and families.

• Evidence of successful leadership ability.

PERSONAL QUALITIES:

Appearance, grooming, personality which establish a desirable example for students. Ability to meet District standards for physical and mental health. Above-average recommendations from student teaching supervisors and other professional who have observed the characteristics, scholastic attainment and classroom performance of the teacher.  Ability to develop positive relationships with students.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to define problems collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions.