Guidance Counselor - Bilingual

Overview

Guidance Counselor - Bilingual role at The Leona Group
. The school guidance counselor assists students in becoming responsible adults. The position implements counseling activities designed to infuse guidance learning activities and preparation for post-secondary options into the school’s regular education curriculum, under the guidance of the School Leader.

• Provide comprehensive guidance program for students school-wide; help teachers improve classroom management and provide quality instruction to assist students in achieving high academic standards.
• Provide activities to meet the needs of students.
• Consult with teachers, staff and parents to enhance their effectiveness in helping students.
• Respond to mental health needs of students, staff, and families related to incidents of school violence, crime, accidents, terrorist activities, or other traumatic events in the school and community.
• Work with teachers and other staff to develop and implement targeted or school-wide programs to improve school functioning, school safety, and student mental health.
• Guide and counsel groups and individual students through the development of education and career plans; provide information and guidance on post-secondary options and assist families in meeting financial requirements for post-secondary education; provide resources to assist in career awareness and exploration activities.
• Assist students and their families to overcome personal problems or disabilities that affect academic achievement and relationships.
• Counsel or consult with students on a range of issues; coordinate with teachers, staff and parents regarding developmental needs of students.
• Provide a list of resources to students for appropriate community services in consultation with their parents.
• Conduct guidance activities in the classroom and facilitate infusion of guidance learning activities into the regular education curriculum.
• Establish effective liaison with all grade levels; act as an advocate for students in conjunction with faculty or staff.
• Conduct structured, goal-oriented counseling sessions to meet identified needs of individuals or groups of students (topics may include self-awareness, academic topics, behavior, peer problems, family issues, child abuse and substance abuse at appropriate levels).
• Participate in staffing and in-service programs for faculty; conduct or facilitate conferences with teachers, students and parents; provide opportunities for parent education and assist families with school-related problems.
• Consult and coordinate with in-district and community agencies after consulting with parents; agencies may include school psychologists, nurses, administrators, community-based psychologists, social service agencies, or treatment facilities.
• Pursue professional growth by attending staff development programs and relevant workshops as required by the grant.
• Maintain student records and protect confidentiality.
• Assist students in the transition from elementary to middle school.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Master’s degree in guidance and counseling, social work, school psychology, or a comparable program providing required knowledge of child development, counseling, guidance programs, and student support services.
• State certification as a Guidance Counselor, Social Worker, School Psychologist, or equivalent.
• K-12 teaching experience is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills to develop and implement programs in collaboration with other school personnel and to ensure compliance with grant requirements.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of school-related technology tools and assistive/adaptive technology.
• Good interpersonal communication skills; must be flexible, able to work under pressure and stay on task.

• Full-time

• Entry level