Office_Substitute School Counselor; Supply

Substitute School Counselor

Under general supervision, provides students with a comprehensive guidance program that promotes self-esteem development, responsible behavior, career exploration and educational planning; provides assistance to students and parents and collaborates with community resource personnel, staff and faculty to create and assist with the development and implementation of programs and services for the school.

Essential Functions:

• Implements a comprehensive guidance program for all students; conducts classroom guidance sessions related to personal, academic, and career development.
• Coordinates the transition of students in preparation for promotion to the next grade level.
• Coordinates programs with staff to support school activities and programs; develops strategies for improving the learning environment.
• Interprets test scores for parents and students relating to educational programs.
• Participates in student support team and 504 meetings to address students behavioral, academic and/or speech concerns.
• Consults/conferences with teachers and parents to address student concerns and needs; provides outside resources to parents/guardians indicating a need for emotional, family, economic, clothing, and/or medical support.
• Monitors student attendance to ensure students are attending school regularly; contacts students and parents concerning attendance issues and follows up with written contracts and attendance letters (Attendance Protocol Manager).
• Coordinates programs to foster positive relationships with families and students.
• Mediates student conflicts.
• Completes social worker referrals, as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and/or

Experience:

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Education or closely related area required.
• Minimum two (2) years counseling at-risk youth casework or closely related experience required.
• Valid Professional Standards Commission approved certificate in guidance and counseling at level S-5 or above required.

Certificates, Licenses, Permits:
None.