SCHOOL COUNSELOR - MIDDLE SCHOOL
WNYRIC
- Albion, NY
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Certification as a School Counselor
- Experience working with students from various demographic groups
- Uses data to develop and inform the school counseling program and evaluates the program's impact on the school's instructional goals
- Uses the majority of the time (80%) to provide direct services to students through preventive and responsive services, individual student planning, and uses the remaining time in development and management, system support and accountability
- Designs, implements and assesses the comprehensive counseling plan
- Utilizes responsive counseling, initiating individual and group sessions for students' academic, social and personal concerns
- Consults with families and staff to appraise student needs and interests and to discuss appropriate recommendations for educational interventions
- Assesses student needs and makes referrals to appropriate school resource personnel, social agencies, community agencies and alternative programs
- Intervenes during crisis situations and participates on school crisis team
- Collaborates with parents/guardians and educators to assist students with educational and career planning. Participates in school management teams in order to advocate for students' needs and provide guidance for school staff
- Uses responsive counseling strategies to establish relationships and collaborate with educators, students, families, and community partners which reflect recognition of and respect for each individual
- Promotes an understanding and appreciation of diverse population and cultures.
- Assists families in obtaining services for their children through an appropriate referral and follow-up process
- Assists teachers in understanding their students, including providing and interpreting student data
- Provides in-service training on topics related to the school counseling program and supporting student achievement
- Collaborate with building administration each year to develop a comprehensive schedule suited to students' needs as a whole and individual
- Prepares and submits a variety of requested reports and data, to ensure fulfillment of established program requirements
- Uses all available data including academic grades, discipline referrals and attendance data, to identify students in need and to deliver recommended services
- Focus on students and their individual needs
- Act with kindness and compassion
- Demonstrate integrity
- Commit to continuous growth and improvement
- Collaborate with all stakeholders
- NYS Certification for School Counselor
- Fingerprint clearance through NYSED TEACH; Drug Testing; current TB test; current Physical (less than one year old) - all completed upon being hired for employment