Independent Educational Consultants Association
School Counselor
Independent Educational Consultants Association, New York, New York, us, 10261
Job Details
Job Title:
School Counselor
Hours:
7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., M-F
Division/Department:
Administration
Reports To:
Elementary Director, Early Childhood Director
Job Code:
11-month employee
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Direct Reports:
none
Position Description The primary responsibility of the Counselor is to provide emotional and social guidance and support for the Wesley Prep community to promote an exceptional environment for learning, social responsibility, and childhood development. Developmental differences among students help to define the role the counselor plays at each age level, but the primary responsibilities of the counselor include (1) provision of direct, short-term counseling services, (2) consultation with administration and faculty, (3) wellness education for students, faculty/staff, and parents, (4) serving as the chairperson of the Care team, a multidisciplinary team whose efforts focus on assisting and supporting students with specific challenges, (5) member of the Student Support Team, and (6) serving as a liaison amongst the School, students, parents, and outside professionals in order to help each student achieve their full potential at Wesley Prep. The Counselor is a certified/licensed counselor who promotes student success, provides preventive services, and responds to identified student needs by implementing a comprehensive development school counseling program that addresses academic and personal/social development of PreK – eighth grade students. The Counselor works to maximize student success, promoting access and equity for all students.
Essential Functions
Serves as a liaison among the school, students, parents, and outside professionals to support student success.
Provides direct short-term counseling for students to address issues interfering with his or her education or socialization within the Wesley Prep community; implement additional targeted group support as necessary.
Maintains accurate documentation of any counseling services.
Ensures informed consent is documented when necessary.
Implements a referral process and follow up process to outside counseling agencies and support agencies.
Provides information to staff and parents to assist them in crisis-related issues that may affect the school climate.
Consults and coordinates with faculty on issues of emotional and social wellness.
Consults and coordinates with professional and community agencies, such as school psychologists, nurses, administrators, service agencies, and physicians.
In partnership with division directors and teachers, the school counselor develops and manages a comprehensive school counseling program for PreK-8th grade. Together, they design, deliver, evaluate, and revise a planned, sequential, developmentally appropriate program and lessons, adhering to best practice counseling standards and indicators for PreK-8th grades.
Facilitates the infusion of counseling curriculum activities into classroom curricula to support the developmental needs of elementary students.
Collaborates with faculty, administrators, and student support staff regarding students’ needs.
Responds to crisis situations.
Actively participates in emotional wellness education for students and families.
Manages and leads the Care team meetings, including scheduling, follow-ups, and record keeping.
Collaborates with members of the Student Support Team regarding test results, academic programming, behavior intervention strategies, and the implications to students’ overall success.
Articulates the role of school counselor to school and community.
Educates the parent community throughout coordinating and running information meetings about various social, emotional, developmental needs, issues, concerns, and topics.
Partners with other members of school leadership to provide leadership, direction, and decision‑making capacity for the school community.
Assists in the admission and enrollment process for Eary Childhood and Elementary School students, including testing, interviewing, and evaluating applicants for enrollment. Help with student placement as needed.
Adheres to laws, policies, procedures, and ethical standards of the school counseling profession.
Participates with the administration and faculty as a team member in the implementation of testing programs.
Collects and reviews evaluative data to ensure a successful counseling program which links the school counseling program to student academic progress.
Conducts a yearly program audit to review extent of program implementation.
Collects and analyzes data to guide program direction and emphasis.
Measures results of the school counseling program activities and shares results as appropriate.
Participates in activities that contribute to the effective operation of the school.
Consults with Administration on school wide prevention initiatives.
Maintains knowledge of community resources and mental health providers.
Qualifications and Skills
Hold at minimum a masters degree in school counseling/counseling/clinical psychology or a related area or related field (social work, or clinical counseling).
Current licensed mental health professional (LPC, psychologist, or social worker).
Meet the state certification/licensure standards.
Fulfill continuing education requirements.
Uphold ASCA ethical and professional standards.
3+ years of professional experience, preferably in a private school setting.
Knowledge of child development (social, emotional, cognitive, physical) in children ranging from six months old to eighth grade.
Familiarity with current best practices in meeting the social and emotional needs of children age six months to eighth grade.
Ability to communicate and advocate effectively.
Ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality of sensitive information.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication and organizational skills.
Must possess a calm and caring demeanor with a deep optimism about children.
Ability to work effectively and calmly in high stress situations.
Knowledge of community resources related to emotional wellness.
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School Counselor
Hours:
7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., M-F
Division/Department:
Administration
Reports To:
Elementary Director, Early Childhood Director
Job Code:
11-month employee
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Direct Reports:
none
Position Description The primary responsibility of the Counselor is to provide emotional and social guidance and support for the Wesley Prep community to promote an exceptional environment for learning, social responsibility, and childhood development. Developmental differences among students help to define the role the counselor plays at each age level, but the primary responsibilities of the counselor include (1) provision of direct, short-term counseling services, (2) consultation with administration and faculty, (3) wellness education for students, faculty/staff, and parents, (4) serving as the chairperson of the Care team, a multidisciplinary team whose efforts focus on assisting and supporting students with specific challenges, (5) member of the Student Support Team, and (6) serving as a liaison amongst the School, students, parents, and outside professionals in order to help each student achieve their full potential at Wesley Prep. The Counselor is a certified/licensed counselor who promotes student success, provides preventive services, and responds to identified student needs by implementing a comprehensive development school counseling program that addresses academic and personal/social development of PreK – eighth grade students. The Counselor works to maximize student success, promoting access and equity for all students.
Essential Functions
Serves as a liaison among the school, students, parents, and outside professionals to support student success.
Provides direct short-term counseling for students to address issues interfering with his or her education or socialization within the Wesley Prep community; implement additional targeted group support as necessary.
Maintains accurate documentation of any counseling services.
Ensures informed consent is documented when necessary.
Implements a referral process and follow up process to outside counseling agencies and support agencies.
Provides information to staff and parents to assist them in crisis-related issues that may affect the school climate.
Consults and coordinates with faculty on issues of emotional and social wellness.
Consults and coordinates with professional and community agencies, such as school psychologists, nurses, administrators, service agencies, and physicians.
In partnership with division directors and teachers, the school counselor develops and manages a comprehensive school counseling program for PreK-8th grade. Together, they design, deliver, evaluate, and revise a planned, sequential, developmentally appropriate program and lessons, adhering to best practice counseling standards and indicators for PreK-8th grades.
Facilitates the infusion of counseling curriculum activities into classroom curricula to support the developmental needs of elementary students.
Collaborates with faculty, administrators, and student support staff regarding students’ needs.
Responds to crisis situations.
Actively participates in emotional wellness education for students and families.
Manages and leads the Care team meetings, including scheduling, follow-ups, and record keeping.
Collaborates with members of the Student Support Team regarding test results, academic programming, behavior intervention strategies, and the implications to students’ overall success.
Articulates the role of school counselor to school and community.
Educates the parent community throughout coordinating and running information meetings about various social, emotional, developmental needs, issues, concerns, and topics.
Partners with other members of school leadership to provide leadership, direction, and decision‑making capacity for the school community.
Assists in the admission and enrollment process for Eary Childhood and Elementary School students, including testing, interviewing, and evaluating applicants for enrollment. Help with student placement as needed.
Adheres to laws, policies, procedures, and ethical standards of the school counseling profession.
Participates with the administration and faculty as a team member in the implementation of testing programs.
Collects and reviews evaluative data to ensure a successful counseling program which links the school counseling program to student academic progress.
Conducts a yearly program audit to review extent of program implementation.
Collects and analyzes data to guide program direction and emphasis.
Measures results of the school counseling program activities and shares results as appropriate.
Participates in activities that contribute to the effective operation of the school.
Consults with Administration on school wide prevention initiatives.
Maintains knowledge of community resources and mental health providers.
Qualifications and Skills
Hold at minimum a masters degree in school counseling/counseling/clinical psychology or a related area or related field (social work, or clinical counseling).
Current licensed mental health professional (LPC, psychologist, or social worker).
Meet the state certification/licensure standards.
Fulfill continuing education requirements.
Uphold ASCA ethical and professional standards.
3+ years of professional experience, preferably in a private school setting.
Knowledge of child development (social, emotional, cognitive, physical) in children ranging from six months old to eighth grade.
Familiarity with current best practices in meeting the social and emotional needs of children age six months to eighth grade.
Ability to communicate and advocate effectively.
Ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality of sensitive information.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication and organizational skills.
Must possess a calm and caring demeanor with a deep optimism about children.
Ability to work effectively and calmly in high stress situations.
Knowledge of community resources related to emotional wellness.
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