School Counselor - Pool

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A completed application includes proof of education, three references, and a resume.

Description:

Glenwood Academy offers a school counseling program integrating academic, career, and personal/social development. Counseling, consultation, collaboration, coordination, case management, guidance curriculum, and programmatic support are the primary delivery methods in an effective counseling program. Under the direction of the Head of School and Director of Specialized Programming, serves the counseling program of the school.

Essential Duties:

• Develops, manages, and communicates the comprehensive school counseling program with all stakeholders
• Maintains current and appropriate resources for teachers and support staff
• Provides services through the curriculum and student planning programs
• Implements developmentally appropriate and prevention-oriented group activities

to meet student needs and school priorities as outlined in the strategic plan

• Assists students, individually or in small groups with developing academic, career, and personal/social goals to ensure they are prepared for their personalized post-secondary pathways
• Collaborates with teachers to develop and monitor personalized learning plans
• Assists teachers in interpreting and understanding student data
• Collaborates with the teachers to support their facilitation of social skills instruction
• Provides social skills training, as appropriate
• Supports the school wide positive behavior supports program
• Supports the implementation of behavior intervention plans
• Provides individual and group counseling to students with identified concerns and needs; consults and collaborates with parents/guardians, teachers, and administration
• Monitors student academic and social performance and assists with appropriate interventions
• Implements an effective referral and follow-up process, monitors the referral data to inform instructional practices and support of the classroom teachers
• May support school wide schedule with duties that ensure the implementation of preventive and proactive strategies (arrival, lunch, dismissal)

Essential Job Functions:

The duties listed are typical examples of the work performed by this job classification. This is not an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements and does not limit the assignment of additional related duties for the position. Not all duties assigned are included, nor are all duties listed performed in the school, office, or every day.

• Plan and implement instructional programs and services that adhere to the school mission and meet the strengths, interests, needs, and abilities of each student.
• Maintain a safe and secure learning environment.
• Create a learning environment that nurtures the talents and development of all students.
• Prepare long term and short term plans for physical education and health courses.
• Provide a specialized learning environment, aligned to standards, that accelerates student learning.
• Plan and utilize varied methods, resources, and evaluation techniques that support each student in achieving learning objectives and outcomes.
• Prepare appropriate lesson plans and specialized instruction for physical education and health classes/courses assigned to achieve learning outcomes.
• Monitor student progress and design lessons aligned to student needs.
• Evaluate student performance through observations, assignments, tests, quizzes, informal and formal assessments.
• Provide input to student educational plans and team processes.
• Maintain complete and accurate student records.
• Communicate student progress to students and parents/guardians. Meet with students and parents to support progress and growth.
• Oversee the appropriate use and care of instructional materials, resources, and equipment.
• Collaborate with school administration, colleagues, support staff, parents, and community members in the best interests of students.
• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings and serve on…