What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Counselor position at The Pennsylvania School for the Deaf?
Description
Title: School Counselor
Reports to: Director of Student Affairs
Employment Information: Full time, 10-month, bargaining unit position
Qualifications
Title: 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