School Counselor

Job Description:

School Counselor needed at Jonathan Law High School for the  school year.

Current CT School Counselor certification (068) required.

Salary and benefits per MEA contract.

Interested applicants must apply online through this job posting in order to be considered for a position.

No phone calls please.

SUMMARY/GOAL OF POSITION:

To facilitate the learning process, as well as personal and career development, through the effective application of guidance and counseling skills

ESSENTIAL TASKS OF THE POSITION:

* Provides guidance and counseling to individual students and groups, assisting them to gain knowledge of their academic strengths and weaknesses and make appropriate academic and career choices;

* Serve as case manager of students under a 504 and maintain compliance with scheduling of meetings, completing documentation and ensuring 504 adherence

* Assists individual student and groups in the development of social skills, decision making and problem-solving skills, conflict resolution, family issues, and making healthy choices;

* Provides guidance and counseling to individual students and groups to help them improve academic progress, attendance problems and interpersonal relationships;

* Provides crisis intervention as appropriate;

* Assists parents in addressing school-related problems and issues; refers students and their families, as needed, to appropriate specialists, special programs, and/or outside agencies;

* Assists in the transition to middle school, high school and post high school options;

* Systematically develops and evaluates annual individual planning for high school and post high school, including career path, academic progress, high school program of studies, and post-secondary educational options;

* Arranges and participates in case conferences on individual students;

* Maintains case files and records of ongoing case activities;

* Promotes gender equity and advocates for equal access to programs and services for all students;

* Takes a leadership role in the infusion of counseling content into the curriculum, staff development, and parent educational programs;

* Coordinates parent education programs on issues relating to personal and academic development, making a smooth transition from elementary to middle school, middle school to high school, and planning post high school options;

* Provides individual counseling in response to student and/or parent requests.

PROFESSIONAL:

* Adheres to the ethical standards of state and national school counselor associations;

* Adheres to the preferred practices prescribed by state and national school counselor associations;

* Implements Board of Education and school policies and rules governing student life and conduct;

* Promotes and upholds district and school goals and objectives;

* Provides for appropriate student and parent advocacy;

* Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities;

* Cooperates with colleagues, administrators and other staff members;

* Demonstrates an on-going interest in educational concerns and professional learning to keep up with new trends and programs and state requirements;

* Maintains confidentiality regarding personal student and family information;

* Promotes the educational program to the community and contributes to a program of positive public relations;

* Maintains high standard for attendance and punctuality so that student achievement is not adversely impacted;

* Performs other tasks and responsibilities as delegated by the principal and/or Director of Pupil Personnel Services.

QUALIFICATIONS:

TRAINING AND

EXPERIENCE:

* Must have a Master's degree from an accredited college or university;

* Prior job related experience required.

LICENSES AND

CERTIFICATIONS:

Valid Connecticut Teaching Certificate for appropriate level of instruction and/or subjects, which must satisfy the definition of "Highly Qualified" status for content area assignment.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

* Background check required

* Screening for Tuberculosis (TB) required

REPORTS TO:

Principal or designated Administrator

WORK YEAR:

Per Teacher Contract