An Academic or Guidance Counselor provides guidance to students in elementary, middle and high schools to help them succeed academically and socially. Works with school teachers and administrators to address problems that affect student performance, and identifies resources for students and families. Helps high school students to plan academic course work and advises on the college search and application process.
Rowan-Salisbury Schools
Rowan Achievement Center - Salisbury, North Carolina This job is also posted in North Carolina School Jobs, and Rowan-Salisbury School System
Job Details
Job ID:
5886801
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Today
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
Student Support Specialist Reports to: School Principal & Director of Health and Wellness.
Purpose:
The primary mission of the Student Support Specialist is to provide services to at-risk and behaviorally challenged students and their families in the Rowan-Salisbury School System.
Qualifications:
North Carolina license in school counseling or school social work
Counseling Degree Requirements:
A Counselor's degree
Completion of an approved program in school counseling at the master's level or above
Completion of Praxis (School Guidance and Counseling)
School Social Work Requirements:
A School social worker's license
Completion of an approved program in school social work at the bachelor's level or above
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide the individual and group counseling to students who have been identified by teachers, counselors or administrators as at risk.
Intervene with parents of at-risk youth by providing information, counseling or referral.
Act as a liaison between the Rowan-Salisbury School System, counseling/treatment resources and related outside agencies.
Evaluate and monitor behavioral changes and outcomes.
Coordinate school health services for pregnant students and/or parenting students.
Conduct classroom sessions on topics including, but not limited to, substance abuse, teen pregnancy, violence prevention, coping skills, decision making, problem solving, dealing with grief, self-esteem, character development and school success.
Involved with student assistance team meetings to facilitate identification an intervention with at-risk students.
Available to training for interested faculty/staff on topics including, but not limited to, adolescent substance abuse, teen pregnancy, violence prevention, grief counseling, children of dysfunctional families, adolescent development, behavior management, medication, and character development.
Consult and work collaboratively with the Student Services Director, other Intervention Specialist and student assistance counselors.
Attend system level, faculty, building level, departmental, and intervention meetings related to at risk students.
Submit records, reports and assignments promptly and efficiently.
Perform other duties related to at risk students.
