Details
Posted: 20-Jun-22
Location: Atherton, California
Type: Full Time
Required Education: Masters
Categories:
School Counseling
Middle School Counselor (Long Term Substitute Aug - June)
Job Details
Level : Experienced
Job Location : Sacred Heart Schools Atherton - Atherton, CA
Position Type : Full Time 11- Month Schedule of Duties
Education Level : Masters Degree
Travel Percentage : None
Position Summary
Position Purpose: Lead a comprehensive counseling program for all children, primarily in grades 5-8. Consult with teachers, parents and staff to enhance their effectiveness in helping students. Provide support to other relevant educational personnel and programs.
Essential Duties
- Collaborate and partner with the P-8 Administrative Team regarding student needs;
- Primarily responsible for the oversight of the 5th - 8th grade social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum;
- Collaborate with various faculty and staff regarding developing and implementing SEL curriculum
- Lead regular SEL classes in 5th grade, co-teach classes with middle school core and specialist teachers to integrate SEL into the middle school program;
- Support the SEL components of the middle school advisory program;
- Provide individual short-term counseling, consultation and referrals to students and their parents as needed;
- Lead regular groups and clubs to meet student needs
- Serve as a resource for teachers, parents and learning specialists regarding student's social and emotional needs;
- Coordinate and manage student/family requests for medical accommodations and associated Interactive Processes;
- Coordinate outside service providers and community agencies as needed;
- Participate in the crisis management team;
- Partner with P-8 administrative team to evaluate the counseling program;
- Collaborate with the K-4 and High School Counselors;
- Participate as appropriate on the Health and Wellness Committee.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- A clear commitment to the educational philosophy of the school as articulated in the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Schools and professional behavior based in it.
- A demonstrated commitment to the American School Counselor Association Ethical Standards for School Counselors.
- Master's Degree in School Counseling, Social Work, Clinical/Counseling Psychology.
- California State School Counseling Certification or Licensed Mental Health Professional.
- Three years experience as a school counselor and knowledge of adolescent development.
- Classroom experience teaching and developing SEL lessons
- Demonstrated experience with managing the ADA Interactive Process.
- Strong ability to establish and maintain professional relationships within the school and the school community to enhance student achievement
- Proficient at developing professional relationships within the school and the school community to enhance student achievement.
- Experience in the use of technology in research, school counseling program development, management, and delivery
- Participation and involvement in school counselor best-practice training at the local, state and/or national level
- Excellent verbal and written skills, as well as outstanding interpersonal skills. Demonstrated leadership and facilitative skills.
- Ability to work well with students and colleagues; willingness to be an active, enthusiastic member of the SHS community and a commitment to equity and inclusion
- Excellent attendance and punctuality.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
- Works in a highly stressful environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines and a varied and diverse array of contacts.
- Must comply with all state vaccination requirements and show proof of vaccination including but not limited to COVID-19 or proof of eligibility for exemption.
- May be called to work additionally to manage and coordinate during a crisis.
- Be able to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.
- Work primarily in a traditional climate controlled office environment. Work intermittently in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold. May work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time.
- Able to travel safely and comfortably across a 64 acre campus.
Salary: Please note that if there is a salary estimate listed for this position, it is being automatically generated from the career website and may not be an accurate reflection on the salary for this position. However, we offer competitive compensation based on years of experience and skills level. This position offers health and welfare benefits subject to plan parameters, including medical, dental, vision, Life & LTD, 403(b) retirement plan and more.
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