Counselor - MTA​/MTE

Counselor/Social Worker

FLSA STATUS:
Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree in Related Field
• Preferred License Associated Counselor (LAC) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Governing Board may find appropriate and acceptable

REPORTS TO:

Federal Programs Director

JOB GOAL:

To support the District's commitment to student's holistic development. By providing direct supports to students and collaborating with stakeholders including: administrators, principals, teachers, parents and community partners, Coordinator develops supports and resources that promote social-emotional growth and development, and a positive school climate of safety and inclusion.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Creation and implementation of resources that promote students' social-emotional development and well-being.
• Consults with staff to provides support regarding mental health development and academic impacts.
• Offers in-services to staff to enhance knowledge and skills in social-emotional development and trauma impact.
• Ensures that social-emotional growth and development is included in ECAP activities that enhancing the future success of students
• Assists in the development and inclusion of SEL supports at each MTSS level of intervention from Universal through Tier 3.
• Provides one-on-one and group supports to students to increase social-emotional development in the areas of self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationships skills, and responsible decision making.
• Is available and ready to assist in crisis management and de-escalation of students struggling with self-management.
• Maintains a safe environment with a variety of opportunities for students to explore and practice self-regulation strategies.
• Develops and supports in school programs and activities to build a positive school climate and culture of engagement.
• Works collaboratively with community agencies to promote and enhance mental health resources and training to students and staff.
• Connects with parents/guardians/care givers to explore concerns and develop holistic plans to meet student's needs.
• Offers parent in-services to promote healthy social-emotional development within family and community
• Stays current on best practices for social-emotional learning and trauma informed schools.
• Uses data and best practices to assess short-term and long-term program needs and outcomes

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Ten-month employee. Salary and work year to be established by the Governing Board