School Counselor

School Counselor Westford Public Schools - 4.7 Westford, MA Job Details Full-time $55,482 - $110,834 a year 8 hours ago Qualifications Master's degree School Counseling Certification Master's degree in school counseling Full Job Description Strong candidates will demonstrate : Desire and ability to work with students at the specified age level with diverse backgrounds and levels of ability toward accomplishing their educational goals Empathy and sensitivity to others' needs Strong organizational skills Strong interpersonal skills Be able to recognize when and what type of intervention is needed to support students academic and social-emotional learning. A growth mindset Flexibility and adaptability Strong written, verbal and presentation skills Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, school administrators and other staff, including the ability to discuss topics which may be sensitive Creativity, enthusiasm and dedication

School Counselor Job Responsibilities :

Delivers a school counseling curriculum to students, assessing student abilities, interests and achievement to help them make decisions about their future Provides brief counseling to address social and emotional concerns and appropriately refers students to health specialists as needed Recognize and respond to student mental health needs and assist students and families seeking resources Share strategies to support student achievement and success with parents/caregivers, teachers, other educators and community organizations Lead, advocate and collaborate to promote equity and access for all students Provide academic advising and facilitate secondary planning Coordinate and lead orientation, placement and academic advising for new students Interpret student records Advocate for students at individual education plan meetings and other student-focused meetings Establish a rapport with every student for whom they are responsible Provides individual student planning and responsive services to support students and their families regarding academic matters Teach Social Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum to grade level students

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements :

Masters degree in school counseling DESE certification/licensure and related continuing education requirements Uphold ASCA ethical and professional standards