We are looking for a professional School Counselor to help students prepare for academic achievement, ensure career readiness and develop personal or social competencies through a comprehensive, preventive and developmental counseling program. The goal is to ensure that students will become productive and well-adjusted adults.

Responsibilities

• Guide the development and implement a competitive school counseling program that focuses on and promotes students’ success
• Value and respond to the diversity and individual differences of students
• Ensure equitable access to opportunities and rigorous curriculum for all students
• Provide direct support services through structured conventions
• Evaluate areas of strength (KSAOs) and advocate students
• Provide group or individual responsive services
• Collaborate and consult with parents, teachers, community organisations and other stakeholders
• Perform assessments, interpret tests and study student records
• Gather and analyse data to measure results
• Complete regular reports on progress

Skills

• Proven working experience in school counseling
• Integrity and professionalism
• Advocacy skills
• Ability to respond effectively to the needs of a diverse student pool
• Working knowledge of various counseling models, practices and resources
• Engaging interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills
• Ability to collect and analyse data
• Computer literacy
• Sound judgement and emotional intelligence
• MA degree in School Counseling
• JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
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• Bachelor’s degree in an educational field
• Master's degree in counseling strongly preferred
• Must hold a a School Counselor certification or a preliminary authorization to work as a school counselor (with full licensure within one year).
• Minimum of 1-2 years working in Guidance Counseling at the middle and high school levels
• VCS is a 21st century school thus a high level of technology comfort and fluency is a critical element for interested candidates. Team members should demonstrate proficient experience with Google Mail and Google Drive, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Student Information System (SIS) and email communications.
• Possesses strong time management & organizational skills and the ability to prioritize effectively.
• Has the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, students, parents, the community, and administrative staff.
• Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and displays such between all stakeholders: being courteous, professional, and helpful.
• Possesses excellent communication skills: Oral (including presentations), Written, Interpersonal (active listening), Negotiating and Influencing.

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Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $48,925.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• 6th grade
• 7th grade
• 8th grade

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• 504 Coordinator: 1 year (Required)
• Individual / group counseling: 1 year (Required)
• PBIS: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

• Counselor Certification or Statement of Eligibility (Required)

Work Location: In person