What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor position at Trinity Church & School?
Position Summary: The school counselor advocates for and supports all students in their personal, social, academic, and career development. This is accomplished through a variety of approaches including, but not limited to, delivery of guidance curriculum in various group sizes to support student development; individual and group counseling; individual student planning and goal setting activities; consultation and coordination activities to support student success, and effective interpretation of student assessment data.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
- Counsel students to fully develop each student’s academic career, personal and social abilities.
- Adhere to ethical and legal standards and model behavior that is professional and responsible.
- Plan, implement and evaluate a comprehensive guidance program targeting identified student needs at the campus including:
- Guidance Curriculum
- Awareness, skill development and application of the skills of everyday life including: self-confidence, self-efficacy, motivation to achieve, decision-making, goal-setting, planning and problem-solving skills, interpersonal effectiveness, social skills, communication skills, cross-cultural effectiveness, responsible behavior and character development.
- Promote the student's personal, academic, and social growth in the educational setting.
- Assist student in understanding the school rules and developing self-discipline.
- Conduct orientation for pupils new to the building.
- Assist students in transition including transition to Middle High and High school.
- Conduct individual and group counseling sessions.
Responsive Services, prevention and intervention
- Academic concerns, school related concerns (tardiness, absences & truancy, misbehavior, school-avoidance, drop-out prevention), relationship concerns, physical/sexual/emotional abuse, grief/loss, substance abuse, family issues, and harassment issues, coping with stress, suicide prevention, conflict resolution or any other life issues.
- Provide referrals to community services and agencies as appropriate.
- Create, maintain, and support a learning environment that is academically. emotionally, and physically safe.
- Assist in an effective referral process for students to access special programs and services.
- Provide counseling and psychosocial interventions including working with parents and staff on Behavior Intervention Plans.
- Individual planning and goal setting
- Acquisition of skills, awareness of educational opportunities, appropriate course selection, lifelong learning, utilization of test scores, knowledge of potential career opportunities, planning, training and positive work habits, personal-social development of health self- concepts, development of adaptive and adjustive social behavior.
- Increase the student's knowledge of occupational opportunities and the training programs for each occupation.
- Assist students with the development and monitoring of 4-year graduation plans that include college and career preparation.
- Review all senior cohort transcripts prior to graduation for accuracy and completeness.
- System support including program delivery and support
- Guidance program planning and development, parent education, teacher/administrator consultation, staff development for educators, school improvement planning, counselors’ professional development, community outreach and public relations.
- Provide resources and training for faculty and staff to enhance the implementation of the guidance program.
- Educate the school staff, parents, and the community about the guidance program through a public information program.
- Consult with parents, teachers, administrators and other relevant individuals to enhance the educational experience for students.
- Conduct at least one in-service program in the building for teachers and administrators.
- Maintain a working knowledge of current trends and issues in education and counseling.
- Enhance professional development by attending appropriate staff development to meet district requirements including staff development provided by the district, local professional counselor organizations, regional training centers, and/or state counselor conferences.
- Interpret test results for school personnel, parents, and students.
- Perform any other duties and tasks assigned.
- Assist registrar with transcript assessment.
Qualifications: Master’s Degree in counseling or related field. State Certification in School Counseling or ACSI Counselor Certification. Minimum 2 years’ successful classroom teaching experience in an accredited school
Special Knowledge Skills:
Leadership, organization, and communication skills
Knowledge of state codes governing guidance and counseling services
Trauma informed and behavioral threat training preferred
Working Conditions Mental/Physical/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress Use of computers and related technology High pressure, fast pace, people intensive Occasional lifting
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