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Note: Counselors receive up to 5 extra days
Under direction of the school principal and the general direction of the Director of School Counseling, school counselors will adhere to the PPSD Comprehensive School Counseling Program based on the American School Counselor Association National Standards and Competencies and the Rhode Island Framework for School Counseling to foster positive outcomes for all students through education, prevention, early identification and intervention. School counselors will implement a comprehensive data-driven program and practice ASCA’s developmental domains of academic achievement, college and career readiness, and social emotional development to serve the needs of all students.
Additionally, school counselors will:
Become members of a professional learning community where purposeful collaboration, flexibility, innovation and shared decision making are essential
Support and nurture the academic, college and career readiness, and social-emotional development of all students
Participate in all district and school-based professional development, including working with internal (coaches) and external (consultants) supports
Engage in all district-driven curricular and other initiatives as defined by the Providence School Department
Follow all relevant District procedures and policies.
Additional Experience:
Demonstrated knowledge of content area standards and research-based counseling practices
Understanding of Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies (PBIS) and the Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning (CASEL) competencies
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, administrators, and parent/community members
Demonstrated communication and group facilitation skills
Knowledge of adult learning theory
Highly proficient in technology and ability to utilize online platforms
You must complete the new hire compliance training prior to your first day of employment
Academic Development:
Provide students with an orientation to school procedures and learning experiences
Advise and motivate students in academic planning for high achieving personal best in the overall process of scheduling course selections
Advise and schedule students into classes at the secondary level (as needed at the elementary level)
Analyze and interpret data including standardized test results for placement, advising and student support
Interpret, monitor and ensure accuracy of grades, transcripts, and student records (secondary)
Inspire,explore and encourage advanced placement and dual and concurrent enrollment opportunities (secondary)
Career Development:
Coordinate and organize college and/or career fairs
Promote school and community CTE enrichment opportunities
Prepare, inspire,and guide students through post-secondary planning and achievement
Participate and coordinate informational sessions such as school choice, college/career, and financial aid (secondary) for students and families
Support financial aid awareness, planning, and completion (secondary)
Advise and assist students with scholarship opportunities (secondary)
Social Emotional Development:
Support the social emotional development by removing barriers to academic success and help students manage emotions, and learn and apply interpersonal skills
Inclusively contribute to students’ self-esteem building, promoting globally productive, high-achieving, life-long learning individuals
Instruct, carry out, and motivate students toward the common practice of conflict resolution and coping strategies
Program Planning and Development:
Implements the District’s Comprehensive School Counseling Program to ensure students’ academic achievement, college and career readiness, and social-emotional development
Promote and teach academic planning, social emotional learning competencies and skills, and, college/career awareness, exploration, and procedures
Utilize appropriate counseling strategies (i.e. individual, group, classroom and school-wide) in order to provide proactive preventative services
Provide school based support for teachers and staff to assist with initiatives and practices on improving academic success, attendance, and social emotional wellness
Advocate and accommodate individual educational needs within the ASCA domains
Practice, cultivate, and model race, culture, and gender sensitivity and inclusivity in the school community
Support the coordination, implementation, and completion of students’ Individual Learning Plan (Secondary)
System Support:
Collaborate with teachers to implement classroom lessons focused on academic, college and career, and social emotional development (at least once per month at the elementary level)
Practice and collaborate with school based teams on Multi Tiered System of Supports
Collaborate, refer, and consult with school and community agencies
Collaborate and consult with families, teachers, administrators, and community agencies to fully support students in their educational journey
Support students and families with the transition process to elementary, middle, high school, and post-secondary
Actively participate and serve on various student support and academic team meetings as requested by the principal (e.g. Crisis, Attendance, and Student Support Team)
Connect, outreach, and support families and community agencies relationships
Partner with community agencies and post-secondary institutions for the enhancement of student experiences in academics, college and career, and social-emotional development
Serve as a resource to families (e.g., information sharing) and an advocate for students
Be a member of the scheduling team and assist principal with the master schedule process, as needed
Maintain confidentiality at all times
Perform other duties as designated by the Director of School Counseling and/or building administrator.
Full Time
$57k-77k (estimate)
03/07/2024
05/21/2024