K-12 School Counselor

## K-12 School Counselor Apply remote type:
Onsite locations:
Peoria, AZtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R-468
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* Position Title:

** School Counselor/Social Worker
** Department:
** SPT - Guidance & Counseling
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* Location:

** Academy
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* Reports To:

** Headmaster
* * EEO Classification:
** Professional
* * FLSA Status:
** Exempt
* * Compensation Type:
** Salaried
* * Compensation Amount:** $XX,000-$XX,000
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* Position Summary:

** The core responsibilities of the School Counselor) are (a) planning and oversight of the school counseling services provided; (b) managing and conducting therapy with IEP & 504 students with counseling on their plans; (c) managing and conducting therapy with general education students with counseling on their plans; (d) crisis support as needed and (e) to act as a liaison for students with social & emotional needs.
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* Duties and Responsibilities:

** General Education Support
* Providing re-occurring direct and group school-based counseling to general education students returning and newly identified through a referral process. As the counseling is school based it is limited in scope and duration.
* Responding to and providing limited-scope direct and group crisis counseling to students and staff in an emergency situation.
* On an on-call basis, responding to students experiencing active suicidal and/or homicidal ideation and threats and acute psychosis. Collaborating with families, academy administration and staff to develop a plan in response to student's' needs and psychiatric presentation to ensure safety for involved individuals.
* Consulting with families, Great Hearts and Academy administrative staff in assessing threat and risk to self and others.
* Providing students, families and staff referral information for local and community agencies where continued and long-term support may be obtained.

Special Education Support
* Providing direct personal and group counseling and consultative services to students with IEPs in the school environment, assisting general education staff in the implementation of behavioral accommodations and behavior plans.
* Developing a schedule for the planned counseling sessions for each of the assigned schools. These schools will be mainly located in the west valley, and perhaps in the north part of town.
* Ongoing communication and collaboration with parents, staff, and administrative staff regarding student planning and progress.
* Attending applicable IEP and special education evaluation meetings and completing relevant portions of the special education paperwork and quarterly progress reports."
** Required/

Preferred Education:

** Master's degree in counseling psychology, clinical psychology, educational psychology, school psychology, social work, or marriage and family therapy OR the equivalent
** Required/

Preferred Experience:

** Preferred experience in crisis counseling, safety/threat assessment, and school-based counseling. Specialized training and experience in working with students with disabilities is also ideal.
** Required/Preferred

Skills:

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* Certifications:

LMSW, LCSW, MFT, LPC, or the equivalent
** Physical Functions:
** Requires but is not limited to standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching. May be required to move or position equipment up to 15 pounds approximately.
** Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.
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* Travel required:

May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.
**** This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
**** Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.*
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