School Counselor

Job Description:

Interested applicants must apply on our Substitute Portal at ESS.com *linked here to apply)

JOB CLASSIFICATION TITLE:

Long-Term Substitute School Counselor (High School)

SCHOOL COUNSELOR SUMMARY OF CLASSIFICATION:

This class of educators are uniquely trained in child development, learning strategies, self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, responsible decision-making, and social skills, who understand and promote success for today's diverse students. They implement a school counseling framework along with the Portrait of a Graduate to support students through this important developmental period in a safe, supportive, culturally sustaining, and equitable learning environment. (ASCA, 2019).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree in School Counseling from an accredited college or university in School Counseling

• School Counselor Certification issued by the CT State Department of Education (068)

• Connecticut requirements for certification as a School Counselor

• Continuing education requirements of a Certified School Counselor

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Use school counseling research-based standards and competencies to inform the implementation of a comprehensive school counseling framework to create systematic change;

• Provide appraisal and advisement to all students through large group, classroom, small group and individual settings regarding academic, career, and social/emotional needs;

• Implement a developmentally appropriate school counseling curriculum to all students;

• Consult and collaborate with teachers, families, administrators, support staff, and outside agencies in regards to early identification and intervention of students' academic and social/emotional needs critical to achievement and success;

• Make referrals to appropriate school and community resources;

• Provide short-term small group and individual counseling to help students learn coping skills for personal, social, academic, and family concerns;

• Work collaboratively with school psychologists, social workers, nurses, and other agencies to provide multi-tiered systems of support to students and families;

• Advocacy for all students regarding rigorous courses and higher education, fair, just and compassionate treatment, for underrepresented groups, including high needs populations and families;

• Use data to develop and implement action plans, identify gaps in achievement, opportunity and attainment to provide student services;

• Participate in team meetings, student strategy teams, and 504/PPT meetings as appropriate;

• Provide students with the opportunity to be exposed to and understand college and career readiness options;

REQUIRED EDUCATION/SKILL(S):

Applicants for this position will have documented competence in counseling high school students and in a school setting and will hold at least 12 credits in school counseling from an accredited college or university in School Counseling.