School Counselor

2 days ago

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States THOMAS MACLAREN SCHOOL Full time
Job Title: School Counselor

Reports To: Head of Upper School

Supervisory: No

Exempt:

Pay Type:

Compensation:

  • Pay range: $47,000-$53,000/yr. (contracted for 45 weeks or 225 days; will be prorated for a shorter period)
  • Benefits: For employees contracted for 30 hours per week or more, Thomas MacLaren School pays for 100% of the employee's base insurance premiums (Health, Dental, Vision, Long-term and Short-term disability, Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance, and Life insurance) for the base level coverages. No benefits are provided to employees contracted for less than 30 hours per week.

General Purpose: To provide a comprehensive school counseling program that supports MacLaren elementary and secondary students in the areas of academic achievement, career and college planning, and social-emotional development in order to help them take part fully in the community of learners that is Thomas MacLaren School. The Counselor also serves as a consultant to educators, families and community partners.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Guides, coordinates, and supports other school staff in implementing comprehensive school-wide counseling program
  • Uses counseling strategies to establish relationships and collaborate with educators, students, families, and community partners which reflect recognition of and respect for each individual
  • Utilizes responsive counseling, initiating individual and group sessions for students' academic, social and personal concerns
  • Consults with families and staff to appraise student needs and interests and to discuss appropriate recommendations for educational options
  • Plans, coordinates and provides the classroom guidance sessions to meet the identified guidance and counseling competencies in the areas of academic achievement, career and educational development, and personal and social development to assist students in developing decision-making skills and identifying life goals
  • Assesses student needs and makes referrals to appropriate school resource personnel, social agencies, community agencies and alternative programs
  • Intervenes during crisis situations and participates on school crisis team
  • Collaborates on the development and management of the comprehensive school counseling program with the Heads of Lower and Upper School and SPED Coordinator
  • Communicates and shares the goals of the comprehensive school counseling program to stakeholders including students, families, and community partners
  • Assists teachers in understanding their students, including providing and interpreting student data
  • Promotes an understanding and appreciation of diverse population and cultures
  • Assists families in obtaining services for their children through an appropriate referral and follow-up process
  • Serves as liaison between social services agencies and school personnel as needed
  • Provides in-service training on topics related to the school counseling program and supporting student achievement
  • Strives for continued improvement and professional growth, in the context of the community of learners
  • Communicates clearly, collegially, and regularly with co-workers
  • Confers with parents, teachers, the Heads of School and colleagues as necessary regarding student progress
  • Uses oral and written English skillfully and correctly
  • Maintains accurate records
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the Executive Director

This description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities of this job. It is intended only to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements.

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