Counselor

Qualifications:

Educational/Certification:

A valid certificate or equivalent preferred Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of counseling procedures, student appraisal, and career development Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Ability to instruct and manage student behavior

Experience:

Two years of successful teaching experience preferred Major responsibilities and duties: Coordinate, present, and facilitate with teachers social/emotional learning in TIER I instruction. Provide small group guidance (TIER II) to help students cope effectively with personal, behavioral, social, emotional, academic, and family concerns. Provide individual counseling (TIER III) to help students cope effectively with personal, behavioral, social, emotional, academic, and family concerns. Attend ongoing professional development to stay current on counseling topics and community resources. Assist in de-escalation strategies of students with behavioral/emotional episodes. Develop and implement proactive counseling for students with behavioral/emotional episodes. Assist teachers and staff in implementing universal social/emotional learning. Provide small group instruction/counseling in social skills and school appropriate behavior. Implement strategies for individual students. Attend meetings to develop behavior interventions for individual students. Collaborate with other school personnel when dealing with behavior and emotional needs. Serve on the campus mental health crisis team. Participate in campus core teams (ie. PBIS, PLCs, etc.). Make appropriate referrals for mental health services (ie. S&FA, counseling, doctors, etc.) Attend ongoing training in Mental Health and Social/Emotional awareness. Facilitate Drug Awareness program on campus. Assist with orientation and tour programs at various levels as appropriate. (ie. new students/all levels) Perform other duties as assigned by the campus principal.