School Counselor Secondary School

3 weeks ago

Bethesda, United States Rochambeau, The French International School of Washington DC Full time

Job Title**: School Counselor - Secondary School** Reports To Director of the Secondary School

Division: Academic Classification: Faculty CBA

Location: Forest Road Campus FLSA: Exempt

Salary Range: The starting salary is determined by the Faculty salary grid.

Start Date: July 1, 2024

**THE SCHOOL**

Rochambeau, The French International School located in Bethesda, MD, provides a unique education combining the French curriculum with high-quality English instruction to around 1,200 students from ages 2 to 12th grade. Our diverse student body, representing over 80 nationalities, benefits from our strong emphasis on inclusion and equity, supported by our dedicated faculty and staff.

**THE POSITION**

As a School Counselor, you will be instrumental in fostering a supportive and inclusive school environment. Your primary role will involve delivering group guidance sessions and social skills activities aimed at enhancing students' self-awareness, preventing bullying, and promoting social awareness. These initiatives are designed to equip students with the necessary skills to navigate interpersonal relationships and contribute positively to their community. Your efforts will directly support our mission to create a safe and nurturing educational setting where every student can thrive.

Excelling within our independent school environment necessitates the ability to collaborate and cultivate relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders. This involves engaging with colleagues and various departments impacted by projects and decisions. Success in this role hinges on recognizing the interconnected nature of school operations and establishing and nurturing meaningful and effective relationships to strengthen the school community. Commitment to Rochambeau’s vision, mission, and values

**EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- These examples_ of d_uties and responsibilities are intended only as examples of the various job duties. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is a similar, related, or logical assignment to the position. Faculty and staff positions are school-based and in-person._
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Provide individual and group counseling**: Offer counseling sessions to at least 90% of students identified as needing support each semester, with goals to improve their emotional well-being, as evidenced by pre
- and post-assessment measures.
- ** Collaborate with teachers**: Develop and implement a monthly collaboration session with teachers to address and support the social and emotional needs of students, to integrate feedback from these sessions into classroom strategies.
- ** Engage with parents and liaisons**: Establish a structured quarterly meeting schedule with parents and the campus parent liaison to discuss and monitor student progress, aiming to increase parental engagement by 20% over the school year.
- ** Coordinate positive behavior programs**: Launch a school-wide positive behavior recognition program by the start of the next school year, aiming to decrease behavioral incidents by 15% annually.
- ** Participate in IEP conferences**: Ensure 100% participation in IEP and Eligibility Determination Conferences for students under your care, providing crucial input to facilitate tailored educational support.
- ** Manage referral processes**: Streamline and document the referral process for accessing specialized programs, to reduce the average referral time by 20% within the first year.
- ** Lead parent information sessions**: Conduct biannual parent workshops focused on strategies for supporting social and emotional growth at home, measuring success through parent feedback surveys aiming for 85% satisfaction.
- ** Professional development**: Engage in at least 30 hours of professional development related to secondary school counseling each year, to enhance effectiveness and stay updated with the latest educational strategies.
- ** Maintain records and reports**: Digitize all student counseling records and reports by the end of the current school year, aiming for 100% completion and compliance with state and federal privacy regulations.
- ** Serve as a role model**: Consistently demonstrate behaviors that align with the school’s mission in all interactions with the school community, aiming for a positive feedback rate of 95% in annual reviews.
- ** Attendance & Punctuality**: Reliable attendance is essential. Staff must be punctual and dependable to meet Rochambeau's needs. Absences or tardiness disrupt work and burden colleagues. Attendance and reliability impact performance evaluation and continued employment.
- ** Commitment to Rochambeau’s vision, mission, values, and strategic goals.**:

- ** Availability for occasional evening and weekend duties.**

**REQUIREMENTS**
- Master’s Degree in Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work, including coursework in counseling theories, psychology of adolescence, multicultural counseling, and vocational and academi

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