What are the responsibilities and job description for the Anticipated School Counselor 26-27 School Year position at Elementary Level?
Kennett Consolidated School District is seeking an engaging, creative, counselor to work with elementary students, who will nurture, prepare, and empower ALL students and staff to succeed in their academic, social, and emotional journey. A counselor who exhibits a belief in the importance of relationships and resiliency through a student-centered approach will be able to successfully support the district’s mission and vision.
Kennett's uniquely diverse student population makes applicants considered to be fluent or bilingual highly sought. Applicants with at least three (3) Spanish courses at the college/university level or who have a command of conversational Spanish are encouraged to apply.
POSITION TITLE: School Counselor .5 Greenwood Elem/.5 New Garden Elementary
QUALIFICATIONS:
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PA Certification as a school counselor.
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School Counseling experience preferred.
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Must have a clear criminal background on all 3 PA required clearances.
OVERVIEW: Provide school counseling services at the elementary level in the areas of individual and group counseling; consultation and coordination with families and staff, crisis intervention, and participation in classroom lessons and district programs.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Intervene in crisis situations and assist in defining crises.
- Counsel individually and in groups.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers in order to help foster student academic, personal, and social growth.
- Consult and coordinate with families, staff, community agencies or other school district services.
- Conduct classroom guidance lessons.
- Participate in the Response to Intervention process.
- Assist in developing behavior management plans for individuals and classrooms.
- Facilitate the development of conflict resolution and peer mediation skills.
- Participate in multidisciplinary and individual educational planning teams.
- Assist in placing/grouping students.
- Assist with standardized testing.
- Work closely with school psychologist.
- Other duties as assigned.
District retains the right to screen, interview, and hire candidates prior to the closing date of this posting.