Job Description
Summary :
School counselors play a vital role in schools by providing valuable assistance to students through
leadership, advocacy, and collaboration. A professional school counselor helps create a safe learning environment for all students that meets each student's individual needs and adheres to professional and ethical standards to plan, implement, and oversee results-based school counseling programs that promote student welfare. Essential Functions: Developing, implementing, and managing school guidance programs
Working with students in individual, small group, and classroom settings
Assisting students with creating an academic plan for their education
Helping students plan for college and a successful career after graduation
Working with students to develop critical life skills such as organization and time management
Helping students work through difficult situations, such as a divorce or death in the family
Collaborating with other educators and administrators to ensure counseling programs meet school
goals
Monitoring and recording student progress to ensure counseling programs are effective
Serve on school leadership team
Other duties assigned by the principal or their designee
Core Competencies: Thorough understanding of the American educational system, including social, cultural, and political
influences on educational practices
Knowledge of the organizational structure and elements of a successful school counseling program,
in alignment with the ASCA National Model
Understanding of leadership theories and principles, developmental theory, social justice theory,
learning theories, multiculturalism, and career counseling theories
Knowledge of the full continuum of mental health care services, such as prevention and intervention
Thorough understanding of barriers to student learning and the use of counseling strategies to
eliminate those barriers
Knowledge of individual counseling, group counseling and classroom instruction that promote
academic achievement
Understanding of the legal, professional, and ethical issues that affect American schools
Education :
Required Minimum: Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree in Counseling, School Counseling, Psychology or
Educational Psychology.
Preferred : Master of Arts or Science Degree in Counseling, School Counseling, Psychology or Educational
Psychology.
Experience: Completed school/guidance counseling practicum (clinical internship) with students in a K-12 private or
public-school settings for entry-level candidates. If not entry-level, this position requires at least 2 to 5
years’ experience as a school/guidance counselor, school psychologist, or school social worker.
Certificates and Licenses: Passed National Board for Certified Counselors; National Counselor Examination for working as a
licensed professional counselor. Passed National Counselor Examination for Licensure and Certification
(NCE).
Physical Demands: Ability to walk the school campus, especially when delivering SEL lessons or conducting groups. Lift up to
50 lbs.
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