School Counselor

Summary:
School counselors play a vital role in schools by providing valuable assistance to students throughleadership, advocacy, and collaboration. A professional school counselor helps create a safe learning environment for all students that meets each student's individual needs and adheres to professional and ethical standards to plan, implement, and oversee results-based school counseling programs that promote student welfare.Essential Functions:
 Developing, implementing, and managing school guidance programs
 Working with students in individual, small group, and classroom settings
 Assisting students with creating an academic plan for their education
 Helping students plan for college and a successful career after graduation
 Working with students to develop critical life skills such as organization and time management
 Helping students work through difficult situations, such as a divorce or death in the family
 Collaborating with other educators and administrators to ensure counseling programs meet schoolgoals
 Monitoring and recording student progress to ensure counseling programs are effective
 Serve on school leadership team
 Other duties assigned by the principal or their designeeCore Competencies:
 Thorough understanding of the American educational system, including social, cultural, and politicalinfluences on educational practices
 Knowledge of the organizational structure and elements of a successful school counseling program,in alignment with the ASCA National Model
 Understanding of leadership theories and principles, developmental theory, social justice theory,learning theories, multiculturalism, and career counseling theories
 Knowledge of the full continuum of mental health care services, such as prevention and intervention
 Thorough understanding of barriers to student learning and the use of counseling strategies toeliminate those barriers
 Knowledge of individual counseling, group counseling and classroom instruction that promoteacademic achievement
 Understanding of the legal, professional, and ethical issues that affect American schoolsEducation:
Required Minimum: Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree in Counseling, School Counseling, Psychology orEducational Psychology.Preferred: Master of Arts or Science Degree in Counseling, School Counseling, Psychology or EducationalPsychology.Experience:Completed school/guidance counseling practicum (clinical internship) with students in a K-12 private orpublic-school settings for entry-level candidates. If not entry-level, this position requires at least 2 to 5years’ experience as a school/guidance counselor, school psychologist, or school social worker.Certificates and Licenses:Passed National Board for Certified Counselors; National Counselor Examination for working as alicensed professional counselor. Passed National Counselor Examination for Licensure and Certification
(NCE).Physical Demands:Ability to walk the school campus, especially when delivering SEL lessons or conducting groups. Lift up to50 lbs.