School Counselor
Qualifications:
- Hold a PA state certification for school counseling.
- Master's degree required.
- Has completed all appropriate background checks as required by law, including, but not limited to criminal history report, PA child abuse clearance, and FBI background check.
- Preferred Montessori credentials.
Reports to: CEO/Principal
Evaluation:
This position is evaluated at least annually by the CEO/principal. Evaluation is to be based upon fulfillment of duties and responsibilities listed in the job description and Danielson Framework for School Counseling.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively with teachers, parents, and students
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret, write reports.
- Ability to define problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to the instructional program.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, staff, and parents through oral and written communication.
- Ability to perform duties with awareness of all GMCS, state, and federal requirements.
- Ability to plan and implement lessons based on GMCS and school objectives and student needs and abilities.
- Ability to meet timelines.
Responsibilities: The essential job functions include, but are not limited to, the following fundamental duties:
- Collaborate with teachers and parents to create supportive learning environments for all students.
- Work with the Assistant Principal to manage student behaviors, and documentation, and communicate with families regarding behaviors.
- Participate in meetings and in-service training.
- Observe children of concern.
- Member of Child Study Team and Student Assistant Program (SAP).
- Complete the yearly SAP report to the State.
- Member of the Threat Assessment Team.
- Meet and conference with parents and teachers regarding psychological health issues interfering with academic progress.
- Perform other duties as assigned by school administration per school policies and practices.
- Create, implement, and maintain Student Attendance Improvement Plans.
- Maintain compliance with Chapter 339.
- Maintain student files.
- Teach social-emotional skills to students in biweekly lessons.
- Provide support groups to students.
- Case manager for the social worker.
- Coordinate and oversee Junior Achievement, Biztown, and Career Day.
- Provide individual and group counseling to students to support their emotional and social development.
- Develop and implement programs that promote academic achievement and personal growth.
- Assist in conflict resolution and behavior management strategies within the school community.
- Support students with special educational needs by coordinating resources and services.
- Conduct assessments to identify student needs and develop appropriate interventions.