School Counselor – Anya itpak Pre-K and Elementary School

Job Title: School Counselor                               Department: Anya itpak Pre-K and Elementary School

Reports to: Principal                                         Employment Status: Full-Time

Salary: $70,000                                                        Driving Classification:

 

Summary:

School counselors play a vital role in schools by providing valuable assistance to students through leadership, 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 school goals
• Monitoring and recording student progress to ensure counseling programs are effective
• Serve on school leadership team
• Other duties assigned by the principal or their designee

 

Core Competencies

 

• Thorough understanding of the American educational system, including social, cultural, and political influences 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 to eliminate those barriers
• Knowledge of individual counseling, group counseling and classroom instruction that promote academic achievement
• Understanding of the legal, professional, and ethical issues that affect American schools

 

Education:

 

Required Minimum: Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree in Counseling, School Counseling, Psychology or Educational Psychology.

 

Preferred: Master of Arts or Science Degree in Counseling, School Counseling, Psychology or Educational Psychology.

 

 

 

Experience:

 

Completed school/guidance counseling practicum (clinical internship) with students in a K-12 private or public-school settings for entry-level candidates. If not entry-level, this position requires at least 2 to 5 years’ 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 a licensed 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 to 50 lbs.

 

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