School Counselor - MS/HS

Job Description Position: School Counselor MS/HS Reports To: Principal Work Location: Cabot Salary: Based on Experience and Education FLSA Status: Exempt Our Mission It is the mission of the Caledonia Central Supervisory Union and its member districts to inspire and prepare students to become curious, life-long learners and engaged community members who contribute meaningfully to a diverse and changing world, through equitable access to high-quality education, innovative teaching and a safe, supportive environment. Position Overview: The ideal candidate will have a strong background in school counseling and a commitment to promoting lifelong wellness and social-emotional development among students. This role includes providing regular guidance instruction, as well as offering responsive support to promote positive, prosocial functioning within the school environment. The successful candidate will implement a comprehensive school counseling program aligned with the ASCA National Model and demonstrate competency in ASCA Professional and Ethical Standards. Key Responsibilities: Provide weekly classroom instruction to all students in grades 5–8 focused on social-emotional learning, wellness, skill development, academic skills, and career exploration Conduct individual student check-ins as needed to support emotional, behavioral, and academic success Facilitate individual and small group counseling sessions on a regular basis (e.g., social skills, coping strategies, peer relationships) Provide responsive mental health support to students, including crisis response as needed Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and families to support student needs Participate in student support teams and contribute to intervention planning Maintain appropriate documentation and ensure confidentiality in accordance with school and legal guidelines Job Duties Planning & Preparation Integrates current best practices, research, and education laws into the teaching plans and practices, to assure the most effective educational program for our students. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of students, including: intellectual, social, and emotional characteristics of the age group; students’ varied approaches to learning; student skills and knowledge; student interests and cultural heritage; student economic influences; and student family, school, and community context. Selects and integrates instructional goals that are valuable, clearly stated, measurable, and suitable for diverse students, and that create opportunities for different types of learning. Design coherent instruction (including learning activities, instructional materials and resources, instructional groups, lesson and unit structure, and the like) that reflect current best practices in the field and support the instructional goals. Learning Environment Creates and maintains an environment of respect and rapport. Effectively and efficiently manages classroom procedures, including instructional groups, transitions, materials and supplies handling, and the performance of non-instructional duties. Implements positive behavior intervention and supports (PBIS) to effectively manage student behavior by clearly communicating expectations, monitoring student behavior at all times, and successfully and respectfully responding to student behavior. Implements effective student behavior support plans as needed. Effectively organizes classroom furniture and other physical resources to promote learning, safety, and accessibility. Provides a safe learning environment for all students. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. Instruction Communicates directions and procedures clearly, accurately, and effectively both in spoken and written language. Effectively utilizes questioning and discussion techniques in the classroom to promote student participation and to successfully engage students in the discussion. Effectively and appropriately engages students in learning to maximize student comprehension of the lesson through representation of content, activities, and assignments, instructional groupings, instructional materials and resources, structure and pacing, and the like. Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness to student needs by effectively scaffolding the lesson, persistently seeking thoughtful alternative approaches/strategies/resources, and successfully accommodating students’ questions or interests to enhance student learning. Other Professional Responsibilities Accurately and thoroughly assesses a lesson’s effectiveness and the extent to which it achieved its goals, and effectively modifies the lesson plan for future use to enhance student learning. Assists the school principals in planning and evaluating curriculum effectiveness and identifying program needs. Develops and implements an effective system to maintain accurate, complete, and confidential student records and to monitor student academic performance towards graduation. Prepares and submits accurate, complete, timely, and effective reports as required by law, district policy, and/or administrative regulations. Communicates/collaborates effectively with parents to keep families informed, and effectively responds to parent concerns and engages families to help meet the educational needs of the student. Means of communication may include annual open house, conferences, and other individual meetings as necessary. Works effectively, cooperatively, and respectfully with supervisors, colleagues, and other professionals and outside agencies. Participates in EST/MTSS functions, including (but not limited to) meetings, developing referral processes, screening referred students, providing supplemental support, and consulting services as requested. Actively participates in school events, workshops, in-service meetings, teacher trainings, building-level staff meetings, district meetings, and other school and district committees/projects, making substantial contributions. Seeks out and actively participates in opportunities for professional development to enhance content knowledge and teaching skills, to support district goals and school action/strategic plans, and/or as may be directed by the School Principal. Keeps abreast of current best practices, research findings, and other developments in the field. Actively participates in assisting and supporting other educators and administrators in the school and/or district. Shows professionalism and considers “What’s best for students” in serving and advocating for students, and in decision-making. Follows and assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and procedures, policies, and corresponding school district policies. Qualifications/Experience To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, in addition to the following: Education and Experience. A Bachelor’s degree and working knowledge of Vermont’s Educational Standards required. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations. Holds or is eligible to hold a Vermont Teaching License. Holds the appropriate endorsement(s) and meets all the basic competencies and qualifications of the endorsement(s) as listed in the Regulations Governing the Licensing of Educators and the Preparation of Educational Professionals. Language Skills. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common educational and technical journals, periodicals, and procedures, and regulations. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from parents, regulatory agencies, or members of the community. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals that conform to school/district standards or regulations. Ability to effectively present information to and respond to questions from administrators, parents, peers, board members, and the general public. Mathematical/Reasoning Skills. Ability to interpret and use test results by applying math concepts such as standard error of measurement, bands of confidence, standard scores, and percentiles. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Computer Skills and Experience. Good basic computer skills and experience with word processing programs required. Experience with Microsoft and Google preferred. Communication and Interpersonal Skills. Ability to efficiently, effectively, and regularly communicate and work cooperatively with a variety of individuals, including students, peers, subordinates,supervisors, parents, and representatives of outside organizations. Ability to effectively handle stressful situations and resolve conflicts. Physical Requirements The work environment is in a mixed environment, with moderate noise, temperatures that are controlled, and no exposure to chemicals or other negative air quality elements. The work is light/moderate work, requiring exertion of up to 30 pounds of force to move or lift objects. The following physical and mental abilities are representative of those expected to complete the essential functions of the job: Standing for prolonged periods Sitting for prolonged periods Repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, or fingers Repetitive motions with force on the back or lower body Ability to feel, grasp, or hold objects by hand Discernment of colors visually Discernment of letters or numbers Discernment of objects under low light or distant conditions Understanding and communicating in spoken language Understanding and communicating in written language Perception of sounds Making decisions using logic and rational thinking To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations shall be made, as required by law, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this job description. Caledonia Central Supervisory Union assures equal opportunity and public access in all their employment and service policies. Cabot and CCSU do not discriminate in hiring, programs, or policies on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status, or sexual orientation. JOB DESCRIPTION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT All job requirements in the job description provided indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities deemed necessary to perform the job competently. Job descriptions are an overview of the duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the position. Employees may be required to perform other job-related assignments as requested. I have read and understand the job requirements, responsibilities and expectations set forth in the job description provided for my position. I attest that I am able to perform the essential job functions as outlined with or without any reasonable accommodations.

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