California Department Of Education Mill Valley , CA 94942
Posted 4 weeks ago
MILL VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT
SCHOOL COUNSELOR
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
Under the general supervision of the Director of Student Services and the site administrator, the school counselor provides a variety of support services to their school. This includes direct counseling to classes, small groups and individuals, parent education, and consultation with parents, staff, and related agencies.
QUALIFICATIONS
Pupil Personnel Services Credential with authorization in counseling
Fingerprint Certificate of Clearance from the Department of Justice
Understands basic laws and procedures regarding Special Education and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
Demonstrates knowledge of the relevant laws and regulations pertaining to children, families, and pupil personnel services
Communicates with, and relates well to parents, students, staff and community
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Implements the mission, vision, objectives and course of study of the Mill Valley School District as appropriate
Counsels individual and small groups of students on social, emotional, and academic concerns
Maintains appropriate confidentiality
Utilizes individual and group counseling techniques that promote student success
Works with students to resolve conflicts and to teach conflict resolution skills
Works with parents to support the academic and social success of their children
Participates in school-wide parent education efforts
Supports and counsels staff and students during time of crisis or grief
Uses appropriate referral processes for alternative programs, as well as educational and counseling options in the community
Coordinates and supervises counseling interns when appropriate
Participates in SST meetings, 504 plan meetings, and IEP meetings when appropriate
Participates in district-wide counseling department meetings
Keeps current on work, parent communications, and technological proficiencies
Creates and implements social-emotional programs for students
Consults with teachers, administrators, and other school personnel regarding the social/emotional needs of students, effective classroom management techniques, provides relevant background information on students, facilitates the appropriate educational placement of students, and provides reinforcement of appropriate school behavior
Plans and develops a school-based counseling program which provides direct services to students, staff, parents/guardians, and the community; this includes integration into the educational curriculum where appropriate
Assists in the referral process and transference of relevant student information to and from appropriate school, district, and/or community agencies or individual practitioners
Coordinates and participates in articulation activities between elementary, middle, and high school
Maintains professional competence through participation in professional growth activities
Participates cooperatively with their administrator to develop the method by which they will be evaluated in conformance with District guidelines
Supervises student out-of-classroom activities
Participates in school-wide adjunct duties, as determined by site needs
Keeps current on work email
Performs other duties as assignee
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment is characterized as a K-8 public education organization, and may include travel between schools.
EVALUATION
The employee will be evaluated by the site administrator or designee.
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
California Department Of Education