23/24 School Counselor

Virtual Learning

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Open until filled

Sara DeLonay

Staffing Specialist

sara.delonay@rusd.org

262-664-8723

http://rusd.org

8/28/2023

Teacher Salary Schedule

37.5 hours per week

Full Time

Required Certifications/Licenses: WI Educators License – School Counselor #966 or #54Position Purpose:Utilizing leadership, advocacy, & collaboration, school counselors promote student success, provide preventive services, & respond to identified student needs by implementing a comprehensive school counseling program that addresses academic, career, & personal/social development for all students.The major function of the school counselor is to incorporate the elements of a comprehensive school-counseling program per the WI Comprehensive School Counseling Model & the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model.Experience:Previous experience in school counseling preferred.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:1. Interpersonal skills.2. Oral & written communication skills.3. Organizational & time management skills.4. Ability to work under minimal supervision.5. Knowledge of appropriate counseling theories, student interventions & strategies.6. Ability to identify resources to facilitate services for students and parents.7. Working knowledge of applicable rules and regulations.8. Ability to work with municipal, county & state agencies.9. Knowledgeable about community resources and actively pursue collaboration with family members & community stakeholders (medical, legal, financial and social).10. Ability to recognize a& understand the problem of child abuse/neglect.11. Knowledge of reporting procedures and comply with state law in reporting suspected child abuse and neglect.12. Ability to work as a team player.13. Ability to lead in critical situations.Essential Functions:1. MAJOR FUNCTION: DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF A COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL COUNSELING PROGRAM1.1 Discusses the comprehensive school counseling program with the school administrator.1.2 Develops and maintains a written plan for effective delivery of the school counseling program based on the Wisconsin Comprehensive School Counseling Program Student Standards and current individual school data.1.3 Communicates the goals of the comprehensive school counseling program to education stakeholders.1.4 Maintains current and appropriate resources for education stakeholders.1.5 Uses 80% of time providing services through the Guidance Curriculum, Individual Student Planning and Preventive and Responsive Services and 20% of time in program management, system support and accountability based on the ASCA Comprehensive Model.2. MAJOR FUNCTION: DELIVERY OF A COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL COUNSELING PROGRAMSchool Counseling Curriculum2.1 Provides leadership and collaborates with other educators in the integration of the School Counseling Student Content Standards across the curriculum.2.2 Implements developmentally appropriate and prevention-oriented group activities to meet student needs and school goals.Individual Student Planning2.3 Assists all students, individually or in groups, with developing academic, career and personal/social skills, goals and plans.2.4 Accurately and appropriately interprets and utilizes student data.2.5 Collaborates with parents/guardians and educators to assist students with educational and career planning.Responsive Services2.6 Provides individual and group counseling to students with identified concerns and needs.2.7 Consults and collaborates effectively with parents/guardians, teachers, administrators and other educational/community resources regarding students with identified concerns and needs.2.8 Implements an effective referral and follow-up process.2.9 Accurately and appropriately uses assessment procedures for determining and structuring individual and group counseling services.System Support2.10 Provides appropriate information to staff related to the comprehensive school-counseling program.2.11 Assists teachers, parents/guardians and other stakeholders in interpreting and understanding student data.2.12 Participates in professional development activities to improve knowledge and skills.2.13 Uses available technology resources to enhance the school-counseling program.2.14 Adheres to laws, policies, procedures, and ethical standards of the school counseling profession.2.15 We provide support in student academic performance, behavior and attendance and assists with appropriate interventions.3. MAJOR FUNCTION: ACCOUNTABILITY3.1 Conducts a yearly program audit to review extent of program implementation.3.2 Collects and analyzes data to guide program direction and emphasis.3.3 Measures results of the school counseling program activities and shares results as appropriate.The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirements of persons assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.

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