School Counselor - Secondary - Long Term Substitute (Lts Job Perkasie area,Pennsylvania USA,Education / Teaching

Position: SCHOOL COUNSELOR - SECONDARY - LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE (LTS)

School Counselor
- Secondary
- Long Term Substitute (LTS)

Reports To:

Building Principal and Assistant Principal

Available: ASAP

Terms Of Employment:
Long Term Substitute for the 2026 - 2027 School Year. 10-month, full-time position salary in accordance with the PEA Collective Bargaining Agreement

Principal Function:
Provide the necessary school guidance including individual counseling, small and large group counseling, staff and student orientation, test preparation, administration and interpretation, information maintenance and dissemination, and cooperation with staff, administration and the community.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities:

Counsel individually or in groups with selected populations of students.

Consult with staff, parents, and community on issues concerning student needs.

Organize, administer and interpret standardized assessment instruments.

Provide orientation activities for students and parents new to the school.

Secure, review and maintain student records. Disseminate information as needed.

Participate in the crisis intervention process.

Promote positive school climate through programs and activities.

Pursue opportunities for professional development to enhance guidance skills.

Conduct on-going communication with students, staff and parents to relay and/or gather information and maintain relationships.

Notify parents on behalf of students when the need arises for outside resources.

Participate as a consultant on Instructional Support Team, Multi-Disciplinary Evaluation and Individualized Educational Planning Team, as needed.

Coordinate the gifted screening process and student evaluations.

Facilitate the transition of the student population at all levels.

Coordinate school-wide prevention programs.

Facilitate Developmental Guidance Program.

Provide services to students and parents in a timely and effective manner, and promote awareness of counseling programs and services.

Collaborate with administration and staff in identifying and addressing the needs of exceptional students.

Collect and use data for the purpose of improving programs and services to students.

Facilitate effective career exploration and decision-making by means of interest inventories, computer technology, and other strategies.

Assist in the process of career awareness, goal setting, planning and decision-making.

Counsel students in the selection of courses appropriate to their goals (middle school, high school).

Assist students and parents with the process of selection and application to post-secondary educational institutions (high school).

Assist the administration in the scheduling process (middle school, high school).

Other activities as may be assigned by the building administrator or Director of Guidance.

Qualification Requirements:

Masters Degree in Counselor Education from an accredited institution of higher education.

Pennsylvania certification in guidance.

Prior educational counseling or school experience preferred.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Any additional qualifications deemed appropriate by the Board of Education.

PA State Police Clearance (Act 34)
Child Abuse Clearance (Act 151)
FBI Fingerprint Clearance (Act 114)
School Personnel Health Form (Physical and TB test)
PDE 6004 Form (Act 24)
Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release Form(s) (Act 168)

ADA Compliance:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of this position.

Physical Requirements:

Light Work

Procedure:
Interested candidates must submit an application online.

EOE