School Counselor (School Counseling Corps Grant Funded) - INR

About the role

A licensed School Counselor who adheres to the American School Counseling Association Model (ASCA) and is committed to designing and implementing a comprehensive counseling program. Will provide social/emotional support, implement college and career readiness, and guide academic planning for students.

Responsibilities

• Provide social/emotional support, implement college and career readiness, and guide academic planning for students.
• Facilitate meaningful career conversations focused on postsecondary development.
• Advocate for students' needs, offering instruction that promotes mental health awareness, academic growth, and career success.
• Maintain high ethical and legal standards while working to enhance the counseling program to foster positive mindsets and behaviors in all students.
• Collaborate with school staff, parents, and the broader community to ensure a holistic approach to counseling.
• Demonstrate cultural awareness and work effectively with external agencies to support students' diverse needs.
• Participate in data collection around enhancing student achievement, attendance, and behavior under the grant.
• Attend additional trainings as required.

Requirements

The counselor must have a strong understanding of the Career Cluster Model and the ability to facilitate meaningful career conversations focused on postsecondary development. They must also adhere to ethical and legal standards, maintain high standards of professionalism, and collaborate effectively with school staff, parents, and the broader community.

Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience with the American School Counseling Association Model (ASCA).
• Experience with the Career Cluster Model.
• Experience with Career Technical Education.
• Experience with concurrent enrollment.
• Experience with Individual Career and Academic Planning (ICAP).
• Experience with Multi-Tier Systems of Supports (MTSS).
• Experience with Section 504 plans.
• Experience with effective classroom and positive behavior management.
• Experience with Special Education, other educational programming, and associated legal requirements.
• Experience with the academic, emotional, physical, and social development of students.
• Experience with data privacy laws and their implications for the educational community.

Skills

Essential skills include:

• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to greet and interact with the public in a courteous and professional manner.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities.
• Ability to use technology to improve instruction and learning, and to interpret test data.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Ability to adhere to a comprehensive school counseling program.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and adults in a wide variety of settings.
• Ability to use standard classroom and office equipment.
• Ability to work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities.

Benefits

Full-time employees are eligible for benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

$52,020.00-$83,163.00 (Based on education and experience at 100% FTE)

Schedule

37.5 hours per week, 7.5 hours per day, 183 days per year