School Counselor

School Counselor

Reports to: Director of Student Affairs

Employment Information: Full time, 10-month, bargaining unit position

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in, School Counseling, Social Work and/or a related program
• In-depth understanding of counseling and social work best practices.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• 3-5 years of experience providing school counseling and/or related field preferred
• Prior experience working in a deaf education program preferred
• Experience with behavioral assessment/data analysis and positive behavior support plan development
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team
• Experience working with students with autism, emotional/behavioral disorders, and/or intellectual disabilities
• Possess knowledge/training in psychology of the Deaf and understanding of the needs of Deaf students and their families
• Ability to work effectively with students, staff, families and community agencies
• ASL – advanced proficiency required
• Strong interpersonal skills
  
  

• Develop and execute tiered counseling/behavioral/social emotional services and support as appropriate/needed for assigned caseload.
• Assist with developing appropriate IEP goals
• Provide one-on-one and group counseling for students, addressing academic, emotional, social, and behavioral challenges.
• Support students in coping with stress, anxiety, peer relationships, grief, and personal challenges.
• Serve as a liaison between students, families, and staff, ensuring open and effective communication.
• Provide student crisis intervention
• Consult with staff and families in order to develop increased insight into student’s behavior and to facilitate growth and development through appropriate management
• Develop and implement behavior intervention plans in collaboration with the school team for students who require behavioral support.
• Serve as an advocate for students, ensuring they have access to appropriate services and resources.
• Work closely with teachers, administrators, and related service providers to ensure a cohesive approach to student support.
• Stay informed about best practices in school counseling, deaf education, and IEP development.
• Attend training sessions, workshops, and conferences relevant to the role.
• Collaborate with other professionals in the deaf education field to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Participate in department, team, staff, and IEP meetings
• Collaborate with school staff in providing support to families and students related to community, social and environmental issues that affect the child’s educational program.
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

• Occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.
• Generally works in a classroom, school and office environment.
• Willingness to travel within the state, to travel overnight, and to work occasional evenings and weekends
• Sitting, standing, walking, frequent bending, crouching, reaching, stooping,
• Lifting and moving of lighter objects such as books, chairs, student desks
• Manual dexterity skills for using office equipment
• Ability to read and attend to computer screens for long periods of time