School Counselor

Job Description

Job DescriptionSalary: $55,579.00 minimum

SUPERVISOR: Building Principal

POSITION SUMMARY: Assisting students in having productive, quality educational experiences and planning for their future by providing support and guidance; working side-by-side with school staff to help students explore their unlimited potential and make their best, well-informed choices.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Respond to crises as they arise (suicide assessments, threat assessments, Safe2Say Something tips, etc.)
• Respond to emails/phone calls
• Meet with students individually and/or in groups to meet their social/emotional needs/address any concerns
• Manage all 504 plans
  • Ensure all 504 plans are up to date and on IAA template
  • Ensure that accommodations are listed in PowerSchool under the book symbol
  • Coordinate with Nurse Rebecca on all 504 plans for medical reasons
  • Hold 504 plan meetings via phone or in-person with parents/guardians
  • Have all teachers sign off on 504 plans and make sure they understand the accommodations for students in their classes with 504 plans
• Participate in Attendance Improvement Plan meetings with Truancy Officer
• Serve as Homeless Liaison/Foster Care Liaison
  • Enter newly identified students into ECYEH system
  • Coordinate to ensure that transportation is set up and all needs are being met
• Provide appropriate resources to students/parents for outpatient therapists, community organizations, etc.
• Make all schedule changes in PowerSchool to students schedules
• Provide orientation program to all new students who begin school after the opening day
• Obtain release of information and/or speak with outside providers to ensure that the students needs are being met
• Meet with students and/or parents/guardians to discuss life after high school (applying to colleges/trade schools/technical schools, taking the SATs, completing the FAFSA, etc.)
• Ensure all grades are in PowerSchool accurately and completely
• Print and mail out official transcripts to all seniors who graduated
• Print and mail out official transcripts to colleges/universities where seniors are attending

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Request records and/or respond to records requests as needed
• Facilitate peer mediation sessions and/or teacher/student mediation sessions as needed
• Preparations for Spring PSSAs and Spring Keystone Exams

• Determine which students will be taking which Keystone Exams
• Create test sessions and test tickets
• Create a roster for testing rooms, proctors, etc.
• Ensure all teachers have received the online training
• Provide in-person training on how to proctor exams

• Facilitate the administration of PSSAs
  • Prepare test boxes for proctors
  • Ensure all supplies are readily available to students and staff
  • Member of Child Study Team, SAP Team, and MTSS Team.

CRITICAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES / QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess excellent skills in dealing with people.
• Must consistently utilize excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
• Must pay attention to detail and consistently demonstrate sound problem-solving skills.
• Is self-motivated and displays initiative.
• Must consistently display excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must possess strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
• Is comfortable and proficient using computer-based programs.