School Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

The Early Childhood / Elementary School Counselor is responsible for utilizing leadership, advocacy, and collaboration to promote student success, provide preventive services, and respond to identified student needs by implementing a comprehensive school counseling program that addresses academic, career, and social-emotional development for all students.

The School Counselor has an important role on the educational leadership team towards ensuring the best learning environment for students at Divine Savior Academy.

Values

The core values of Divine Savior Ministries are the following :

Walk with God : I follow Jesus in all areas of my life and am active in a Christian community.

Lead with a servant's heart : I find ways to positively influence and help those around me.

Thrive through cooperation : I choose to work with others towards a common goal, so we can go further together.

Practice a growth mindset : I see my challenges as opportunities to learn and believe I can improve over time.

Live boldly and confidently : I trust God has a good plan for me, so I take big chances and try new things.

Duties

Maintains strict confidentiality and professional and ethical standards as required by the State Licensing Board and the School Counseling profession

Ongoing development of a comprehensive school counseling program that address and improve emotional, behavioral and social development of students

Implements developmentally appropriate and prevention-oriented activities to meet student needs and school goals

Serves as a liaison between school parents, teachers and staff

Provides direct care to students through classroom school guidance program, individual counseling, risk assessment, minute meetings and small group counseling

Provides consultation to parents on areas of concern and make referrals to community services as necessary

Provides counseling, support and consultation to DSA faculty and staff

Identifies and monitors at-risk students providing support and counsel to student and families

Observes students to evaluate areas of strength, weakness or special education needs and refers families to support services

Completes Educational support plans for students with diagnosed educational needs and ensures implementation in the classrooms

Maintains confidential records of students psycho-educational plans, public school IEP / 504 plans and educational support plans

Provides crisis intervention and referral

Collaborates with various academic departments (ESE,ESL & ELL), Principals, Teachers, and outside providers for additional services to benefit students

Consults with Admissions department regarding incoming students with special educational needs

Attends and participates in DSA meetings, staff development, and consultations

Participates and develops school wide projects that relate to social emotional development

Organizes or performs presentations for student and parent education or faculty enrichment

Provides appropriate information to school personnel related to the comprehensive school counseling program

Conducts annual assessment of counseling program to review extent of program implementation, effectiveness, and areas of growth

Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

Master’s Degree in School or Mental Health Counseling or related field

State certification or licensure in School or Mental Health Counseling

3+ years of experience conducting individual, group and family counseling

Experience teaching social-emotional skills curriculum

Experience in identifying at-risk youth and intervening or referring as necessary

Fluent English and Spanish

Excellent listening and interpersonal skills

Independent worker, takes initiative, energetic

Excellent collaboration skills to serve as a liaison between school personnel, teachers, and other professionals

Physical Requirements

Light physical effort.

Ability to sit for extended periods of time.

Ability to use hands and arms.

Must be able to see and hear and speak frequently.

Ability to use repetitive movement of fingers and hands for keyboarding.

Must be able to occasionally walk in the facility.

Ability to occasionally handle average-weight objects up to 10 pounds

No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

Reports to :

• Director of School Counseling