26​/27 SY Licensed Professional Counselor

Licensed Professional Counselor

This is for the current  School Year. Contract amount would be prorated to the start date. Full-time positions (30+ hours/week) are eligible for benefits on the first of the month following their 60th day of employment:
The District Benefits are very competitive and include health, dental, vision, and a life insurance policy. Supplemental policies through Aflac and Legal Shield are also offered at an additional cost to the employee.

Employment

Terms:

184-Day Contract (Prorated)

Salary Classification:
Exempt
- Certified

General Statement of Responsibilities:

The Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) provides direct and indirect student services to reduce barriers to education, increase social/emotional growth and provide links to needed services. In addition, the LPC will be part of a district cadre of mental health professionals that will receive clinical training, supervision and evaluation provided by the Exceptional Student Services (ESS) Department.

Principal Duties:

• Reports to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis.
• As a member of the ESS Department collaborates with administration, staff, teachers, families, and community to address the needs of identified students.
• Works with ESS Administration to analyze policies, programs, regulations, social-emotional, legal and ethical concerns in order to provide comprehensive professional development and support services.
• Works with students on an individual basis in the solution of personal problems related to home and family relations, health, and emotional adjustments.
• Monitor student progress through high school and support targeted interventions with administrators, teachers, and parents.
• Work with outside liaisons in support of students' well-being (ex: Private Counselors)
• Support district, site, and department goals, projects, and initiatives.
• Monitor's students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, school grounds, hallways, restrooms, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Is available to students and parents for guidance education-related purposes or activities outside the instructional day as assigned by the administration.
• Attends site and district workshops, in-services, etc., to maintain proficient technical skills and continued professional growth.
• Participates in assisting other colleagues.
• Complies with all rules, regulations, and policies of the Governing Board that related to the duties as prescribed.
• Typically works an additional 15 days (10 days prior and 5 days after) beyond the 9-month certified contract.
• Agrees that during the period of the contract, s/he will perform management duties, or other duties as assigned by the administration or Governing Board.

Tier I Level of Support:

• Coordinates, develops and supervises evidence-based education and prevention programs including but not limited to bullying, substance abuse, violence/aggression, suicide/self-harm and social-emotional learning.
• Implements and supports multi-tiered programs and practices, monitors progress and evaluates for service effectiveness.
• Promotes a school climate and culture conducive to student learning.
• Utilizes effective practices that provide for safe environments and supportive relationships.
• Coordinates, develops and facilitates professional development for teachers, staff and administrators in the area of social/emotional learning, self-care and trauma sensitive schools.
• Facilitates and actively participates in team, committee, staff meetings and school events.
• Identifies and assesses for potential barriers to student academic success.
• Understands and offers consultation regarding special student populations - homelessness, students in poverty, refugees, victims of trauma etc.

Tier II Level of Support:

• Designs, facilitates and oversees direct services for children and families that include assessment, crisis intervention, individual and group support services, home visits, case management and advocacy.
• Provides supplemental education of the school's social-emotional learning program in the form of individual and group sessions to address skill deficits.
• Provides crisis…