School Counselor Elementary Job Rochester area,City of Rochester New York USA,Education / Teaching

Position: School Counselor Elementary - #107866
Location: City of Rochester

POSITION

Full-time, 1.0

FTE, School Counselor position available for the school year.

LOCATIONS

Churchill Elementary School (.5 FTE) and Hoover Elementary School (.5 FTE).

Traveling teachers must have reliable transportation. Mileage reimbursement available.

WORK CALENDAR

Use the provided link to view calendar with work days.

REPORTS TO

Building Principal and Director of Academic Supports

SALARY

Prorated based upon hire date. Based on level of education and full years of licensed teaching experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

Current Minnesota PELSB license in appropriate area preferred and/or required:
School Counselor.

RPS makes an effort to hire teachers with a full standard license in the assigned subject and/or grade level.

Hiring Manager

Heather Hogen;
Director of Academic Supports & Erin Rahman Principal

Position Summary

Rochester Public School District School counselors define, manage, deliver, and assess culturally sustaining and comprehensive school counseling programs to improve student outcomes and increase access to opportunities for all students.

RPS School Counselors

Help students discover their own strengths and interests, learn effective mindsets and behaviors, make personal connections to the content of their coursework, set short-term and long-term goals, and make individualized academic plans that support their long-term goals.

Collaborate with students and their parents/caregivers, communities, teachers, and school leaders to improve academic, personal/social, and postsecondary outcomes.

Prepare every student for a postsecondary pathway.

Deliver the RPS Postsecondary Readiness Curriculum to large groups, classrooms, small groups, and individuals.

Consult with teachers, school leaders, and other school personnel to support the implementation of high-quality Social-Emotional Learning experiences and school environments.

Conduct short-term counseling sessions with individuals or groups of students, and make mental health, and other, referrals as needed.

Advocate for all students within the Minnesota Multi‑Tiered System of Support Framework.

Analyze data to determine effectiveness of the school counseling program, identify student needs, and ensure equitable outcomes and access to opportunities.

Qualifications

A master’s degree in school counseling

A PELSB license to practice school counseling in MN

Demonstrated ability to implement a culturally sustaining and comprehensive school counseling program that improves student outcomes (i.e. Behavior, Attendance, and Grades) and access to opportunities (i.e. access to rigorous academic programming, enrichment or extracurricular activities, ability to achieve aspirations) to achieve educational equity

Experience preparing students for postsecondary pathways

Experience advocating for all students

Experience collaborating with all stakeholders in a student’s educational journey

Experience consulting with professional colleagues

Evidence of using data to evaluate school counseling programs and student outcomes

Knowledge of and experience using the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) Student Standards to teach the mindsets and behaviors for student success

Understanding of the ASCA professional mindsets and behaviors

Knowledge and practice of upholding ASCA ethical and professional standards

An understanding and record of using counseling theoretical orientations to support student learning

Understanding of and ability to implement best practices in serving students with disabilities, multi-language learners, and accelerated learners.

Commitment to Equity

Rochester Public Schools is committed to diversifying its workforce to better reflect the community we serve. We believe the practices used in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, supporting, and promoting staff must include and honor, at every level, those who represent the diverse identities of our schools and community.

Common and Shared Accountabilities for All Positions

Employees of the Rochester Public School District #535 are expected to support the goals, model and promote an environment that is respectful for all, and work collaboratively with other staff to focus on the needs of the learner. A quality, customer focus that conveys a welcome attitude, an adaptability to change, and a desire for continuous improvement is also expected of all employees.

In addition, staff are to respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the schools, and be dependable and accountable employees.

District Information

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EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.

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