Islamic Center of Irving
Guidance Counselor Job Description
Job Title: Guidance Counselor
Report to: Head of School
Shift type: Full time
Contract Term: 12 months
Location: The Islamic School of Irving
BASIC FUNCTIONS:
Student & School-Wide Support Provide consultation to school administrators, teachers, staff, students and parents regarding personal social and emotional needs of students Conduct a needs assessment and evaluation of bullying, violence, and risky behaviors Provide individual/group counseling for at-risk students Refer students who need intense or specialized services to district or outside agencies Provide support for new and returning students Coordinate or assist the campus-based counseling team in facilitating interventions or strategies to remove barriers to student success Prepare and deliver a minimum of ten guidance lessons to all students to develop life skills, promote good character, develop resilience, and emphasize the importance of higher education and goalsetting The Social/Emotional Learning (SEL) counselor oversees and helps determine SEL policies, monitors staff needs and issues, and solicits feedback from staff about what is and what is not working. She/he is a good listener, providing support and training as needed to continue a strong and positive experience to meet student social and emotional learning requirements. The SEL counselor recognizes shifting cognitive and emotional needs of students within their school, looking for trends before they emerge and are established. Staff Support & Coaching
Raise the level of understanding among all staff about the importance of SEL as well as SEL-based approaches for working with individual students, classrooms and incorporating a SEL-focused school culture Coordinate or assist in implementing schoolwide activities related to healthy student development including Anti-bullying initiatives Coordinate staff-focused SEL and general self-care activities and information sessions Organize and facilitate staff training at monthly meetings, which could continue during the summer months (as needed) Participate in all staff meetings and trainings Community Engagement & Outreach
Conduct parent workshops, training, and general outreach to educate parents on the importance of positive environments and SEL, and enhance parents' ability to support their children's success Recruit community agencies as a resource to meet student and school needs Special Projects
Coordinate other activities that foster bully prevention and social and emotional and academic well-being of all students Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned by principal ISI personnel must comply with time and effort reporting requirements through personnel activity reports or periodic certifications, as appropriate. Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. A remote working environment /alternate work arrangement is not an option for campus-based employees/campus-based positions because regular and punctual attendance at the worksite and performing all duties at the worksite are essential job duties for all campus-based personnel.
Qualifications
Master's degree in Guidance Counseling; valid Texas counseling certificate is a plus A minimum of five years counseling experience Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse groups Effective interpersonal skills to interact with all levels of employees, staff members, and the general public Competence with the use of technology required in a professional office Ability to promote a positive, caring climate Process all levels of work on assignments from beginning to end Effective and efficient decision-making skills Ability to coordinate multiple projects and assignments; high degree of flexibility required Knowledgeable of counseling procedures, student appraisal, and facilitating student growth Knowledgeable of social and emotional learning competencies, restorative practices, and positive behavior interventions Ability to interact and communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents Demonstrated ability to coach school staff and provide support with implementing SEL-based approaches (at the student, classroom, and school-wide levels) Demonstrated ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions Demonstrated flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession Apply academic achievement strategies Manage emotions and apply interpersonal skills Plan for postsecondary options (higher education,military, work force) Individual student academic planning and goal setting School counseling classroom lessons based on student success standards Short-term counseling to students Referrals for long-term support Collaboration with families/teachers/ administrators/community for student success Advocacy for students at individual education plan Meetings and other student-focused meetings Data analysis to identify student issues, needs and challenges n acting as a systems change agent to improve equity and access, achievement and opportunities for all students
A background check is required for all positions.
Job Title: Guidance Counselor
Report to: Head of School
Shift type: Full time
Contract Term: 12 months
Location: The Islamic School of Irving
BASIC FUNCTIONS:
Student & School-Wide Support Provide consultation to school administrators, teachers, staff, students and parents regarding personal social and emotional needs of students Conduct a needs assessment and evaluation of bullying, violence, and risky behaviors Provide individual/group counseling for at-risk students Refer students who need intense or specialized services to district or outside agencies Provide support for new and returning students Coordinate or assist the campus-based counseling team in facilitating interventions or strategies to remove barriers to student success Prepare and deliver a minimum of ten guidance lessons to all students to develop life skills, promote good character, develop resilience, and emphasize the importance of higher education and goalsetting The Social/Emotional Learning (SEL) counselor oversees and helps determine SEL policies, monitors staff needs and issues, and solicits feedback from staff about what is and what is not working. She/he is a good listener, providing support and training as needed to continue a strong and positive experience to meet student social and emotional learning requirements. The SEL counselor recognizes shifting cognitive and emotional needs of students within their school, looking for trends before they emerge and are established. Staff Support & Coaching
Raise the level of understanding among all staff about the importance of SEL as well as SEL-based approaches for working with individual students, classrooms and incorporating a SEL-focused school culture Coordinate or assist in implementing schoolwide activities related to healthy student development including Anti-bullying initiatives Coordinate staff-focused SEL and general self-care activities and information sessions Organize and facilitate staff training at monthly meetings, which could continue during the summer months (as needed) Participate in all staff meetings and trainings Community Engagement & Outreach
Conduct parent workshops, training, and general outreach to educate parents on the importance of positive environments and SEL, and enhance parents' ability to support their children's success Recruit community agencies as a resource to meet student and school needs Special Projects
Coordinate other activities that foster bully prevention and social and emotional and academic well-being of all students Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned by principal ISI personnel must comply with time and effort reporting requirements through personnel activity reports or periodic certifications, as appropriate. Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. A remote working environment /alternate work arrangement is not an option for campus-based employees/campus-based positions because regular and punctual attendance at the worksite and performing all duties at the worksite are essential job duties for all campus-based personnel.
Qualifications
Master's degree in Guidance Counseling; valid Texas counseling certificate is a plus A minimum of five years counseling experience Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse groups Effective interpersonal skills to interact with all levels of employees, staff members, and the general public Competence with the use of technology required in a professional office Ability to promote a positive, caring climate Process all levels of work on assignments from beginning to end Effective and efficient decision-making skills Ability to coordinate multiple projects and assignments; high degree of flexibility required Knowledgeable of counseling procedures, student appraisal, and facilitating student growth Knowledgeable of social and emotional learning competencies, restorative practices, and positive behavior interventions Ability to interact and communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents Demonstrated ability to coach school staff and provide support with implementing SEL-based approaches (at the student, classroom, and school-wide levels) Demonstrated ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions Demonstrated flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession Apply academic achievement strategies Manage emotions and apply interpersonal skills Plan for postsecondary options (higher education,military, work force) Individual student academic planning and goal setting School counseling classroom lessons based on student success standards Short-term counseling to students Referrals for long-term support Collaboration with families/teachers/ administrators/community for student success Advocacy for students at individual education plan Meetings and other student-focused meetings Data analysis to identify student issues, needs and challenges n acting as a systems change agent to improve equity and access, achievement and opportunities for all students
A background check is required for all positions.