School Counselor - Secondary

About the role

This position assists students in understanding their personal, emotional, and academic/vocational development in light of the opportunities and demands they experience presently or may experience in the future.

Responsibilities

• Provides counsel to students
• Develops and implements a yearly counseling plan based on specific school needs
• Develops and implements classroom guidance
• Conducts individual and group counseling sessions
• Consults with other school counselors and counseling professionals
• Assists students with learning, physical, social, and emotional problems
• Works closely with school faculty in planning and implementing student and parent awareness programs
• Administers mandated testing as needed
• Maintains current information regarding community agencies for information and referral
• Supports the Child Study Committee, Focus Identification/Placement Committee, and Crisis Intervention Team, as needed

Requirements

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university and completion of an approved school guidance and counseling program
• Two (2) years of successful full-time teaching experience or two years of successful experience in guidance and counseling
• Complete specialized studies in school counseling elementary, middle or secondary counseling

Qualifications

• Knowledge of child development and growth stages
• Knowledge of English grammar and usage
• Knowledge of individual and group counseling techniques and subject matter pertaining to classroom guidance
• Knowledge of American Counseling Association ethical standards and guidelines

Skills

• Appropriate use of written and verbal communication
• Ability to relate positively to students, parents, and community representatives

Benefits

Stafford Schools supports and demonstrates core values, engages in ongoing professional development relevant to position, responds promptly and thoroughly to written and oral requests for information, maintains a clean, neat appearance, appropriate to position, maintains a record of appropriate attendance and punctuality, serves as a role model for students, colleagues, and the general public, works in close harmony with colleagues, supervisors, and co-workers, complies with all District and School policies and regulations, including but not limited to guidelines for confidentiality, performs other related duties as required/assigned.

Pay

Salary Grade: Teacher Salary Scale

Schedule

Work Calendar: 220 Day Licensed FLSA Status: Exempt