School Counselor - Long Term Substitute

Schedule

October 1, 2026 through mid-March, 2027.

Responsibilities

• Maintain learning expectations of students at all times as fostered by the school.
• Assist in building the classroom schedule to best prepare each student for successful completion of academic requirements.
• Help with transition and planning between buildings within the district.
• Assist all students, individually or in groups, with developing academic, career, and personal/social skills, goals, and plans.
• Recommend changes of class or other treatment to assist in helping students succeed.
• Process applications for Vocational Tech/Private Schools if applicable.
• Actively participate in the Building Emergency Response Team and Child Study Team Meetings.
• Counsel students whose behavior, school progress, or mental or physical handicap or condition necessitates assistance.
• Encourage parents and students to participate in the learning process through communication about students’ personal and academic progress.
• Provide Tier 1 counseling and social skills interventions in an individual/group setting.
• Consult with staff and parents regarding student concerns and refer to outside agencies as appropriate.
• Assist teachers and staff in behavioral interventions and strategies to support learning.
• Develop and implement a positive system of student recognition.
• Ensure that all students are offered equitable opportunities to participate in school activities.
• Provide resources for faculty and families to address students’ needs.
• Present results of academic and SEI-related testing to staff and parents in a timely, effective, and professional manner.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with all members of the school community.
• Provide assigned student population with help to become acquainted with educational programs, support services, policies, procedures, and facilities of the school system.
• Provide counseling services as defined in student’s IEP and 504 plans.
• Implement developmentally appropriate and prevention-oriented group activities to meet student needs and school goals.
• Other duties as reasonably assigned by the Principal, Assistant Principals, and/or Director of Student Services.

Requirements

• Background knowledge of and experience with students who have emotional disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, and other social/adjustment challenges.