School Guidance Counselor Position Available In Windsor, Vermont

School Guidance Counselor 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars

Springfield, VT TITLE:

SCHOOL COUNSELOR QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s Degree Licensed or eligible for licensure in K-12 School Counseling in the State of Vermont.

REPORTS TO

Building Principal

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

School Counselors will address all students’ academic, career and social/emotional development needs by designing, implementing, evaluating and enhancing a comprehensive school counseling program that promotes and enhances student success. School counselors will implement developmentally appropriate and prevention-oriented activities to meet student needs and school goals. This comprehensive school counseling program will include, but is not limited to the following, as well as any other tasks as assigned by the administration: Individual Student Planning Assists all students, individually or in groups, with developing academic, career and personal/social skills, goals and plans. Accurately and appropriately interprets and utilizes student data. Collaborates with parents/guardians and educators to assist students with social/emotional, educational and career planning. Facilitates the implementation of activities designed to support students’ career, academic and social/emotional growth. 2. Preventive and Responsive Services Provides individual and/or group counseling to students as needed. Consults and collaborates effectively with parents/guardians, teachers, administrators and other educational/community resources regarding student needs. Implements an effective referral and follow-up process. Accurately and appropriately uses assessment procedures for determining and structuring individual and group counseling services. Collaborate with community partners to develop and implement plans that address the needs of our school community and diverse student population. 3. System Support Provides appropriate information to staff related to the comprehensive school counseling program. Assists teachers, parents/guardians and other stakeholders in interpreting and understanding student data. Participates in professional development activities to improve knowledge and skills. Uses available technology resources to enhance the delivery of school counseling services. Adheres to laws, policies, procedures, and ethical standards of the school counseling profession. 4. Accountability Engages in ongoing self and programmatic reflection and evaluation to review and inform program implementation. Utilizes data to guide program direction. Measures results of the school counseling program activities and shares results as appropriate. Monitors student academic performance, behavior and attendance and assists with appropriate interventions.