26-27 School Counselor- Sped, OC Learning Studio Costa Mesa

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  Designated Instructional Service counseling (DIS counseling), also known as Special Education counseling, for learners with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).

• Consulting - The school counselor will consult with students, parents, teachers, and other schools and community personnel to assist in meeting the needs of students.
• Student Appraisal - The school counselor will accurately interpret student data. The counselor will also assist teachers with the educational placement of students by using appropriate strategies.
• Professional Practices and Development - The school counselor will adhere to ethical standards of the counseling profession and abide by the laws, policies, and procedures that govern the school. The counselor will also participate in professional associations and upgrade professional knowledge and skills when needed.

• Ability to work well and deal tactfully with administrators, employees, parents, and learners.

• Academic counseling through general education in collaboration with the general education facilitators.

• Understand high school transition requirements for academic, social, and emotional matriculation.

• Understand and address the unique social-emotional needs of individual students.

• Provide individual and small group counseling when applicable. (topics including but not limited to organization, anger, bullying, and grief)

• May facilitate and/or co-facilitate an Advisory class that addresses social-emotional learning, 21st-century skills, life skills, and core values.

• Work collaboratively with the Student Support Team and other staff to ensure student success.

• Coordinate and implement dissemination of information to students, parents, and community members pertaining to mental health and wellness.

• Maintain student records regarding minutes as required by IEPs.

• Conduct risk assessments when necessary.

• Coordinate and administer school and community outreach.

• Facilitate family workshops and parent development training to help care for learners with special needs.

• Be an active leader of school-wide training initiatives to develop understanding and preparedness in serving a school community that may encounter mental health emergencies.

• Maintain professional competence through participation in professional development activities provided by the school and self-selected professional growth activities.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be self-directed by taking initiative and responsibility for your work.
• Work in a collaborative, team based and innovative environment.
• Commit to Excellence by seeking ways to improve and exceed expectations or Commit to excellence by seeking to raise the bar for self and team.
• Prioritize the growth and needs of the team, lead by example, and foster a supportive work environment.
• High level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness.
• Approach problems and challenges with a human-centered creative mindset, seeks to understand, develops multiple solutions to find the best answer.
• Helps create a positive culture by being committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion promoting ethical behavior and social responsibility within the workplace.
• Be authentic, own your strengths and weaknesses, ask for help when needed, be honest and transparent in your communications, working towards common goals that are meaningful to you and the team.
• Represent iLEAD and the school in which work in a positive and professional manner in all interactions and communications.
• Pursue continuous improvement and maintain professional competence through seeking out opportunities to develop new knowledge skills and perspectives. This includes participation in professional development activities offered and self-selected professional growth activities

• Perform other responsibilities as defined by the designated supervisor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Communicating with others to exchange information. (In Person/Telephone/Computer)
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions.
• When needed to support a school or education program, must have the ability to travel by public transit as well as operate a vehicle for self-transportation purposes between worksites.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• May encounter outdoor elements: high (>90)/low (<60) temperatures, precipitation and/or wind.
• Ability to work in situations involving the need to make informed and quick decisions.
• Ability to supervise/manage workers and delegate as needed in project management situations.
• Reading detailed documentation and analyzing data sets.
• Writing professionally, both by hand and utilizing computer software.
• Speaking in public settings including making public presentations to large and small groups.
• Dealing and navigating professionally through high-stress situations.

z*The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Psychology or a related field required.

• Pupil Personnel Services credential with a specialization in School Counseling is required.
• Work well with children and communicate effectively.
• Exercise tact, patience, kindness and positive attitude.
• Must possess and maintain a standard of moral character and behavior to serve as an effective role model for learners.
• Ability to problem solve and multi-task.
• Ability to cooperate successfully as a member of a team.
• Maintain confidentiality of learners and their records.
• Demonstrated capability to maintain effective relationships in a team oriented environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
• Very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness.

• Thrive in a collaborative, team based and fast-paced environment.