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NEW FRONTIERS / SST SOCIAL EMOTIONAL COUNSELOR

School of Science & TechnologySan Antonio, TX, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Position : School Counselor

School : New Frontiers Public Schools

Supervisor : School Principal

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Primary Role and Purpose :

Work with school faculty, staff, students, parents, and community to plan, implement and evaluate a comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling program. Counsel students to fully develop each student’s academic, career, personal and social abilities, and address the needs of special population students.

Education :

  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited school
  • Master’s Degree in counseling
  • School Counselor Certification or Licensed Professional Counselor

Experience :

  • Minimum of 2 years counseling experience preferred
  • Skills :

  • Knowledge of child development
  • Capable of instructing students and managing their behavior
  • Exceptional organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
  • Responsibilities and Duties :

  • Develop, deliver, evaluate and revise the school counseling program
  • Assist students in the areas of academic, social behavioral, and emotional development
  • Provide individual and small group educational and career counseling to students when needed
  • Consult and collaborate with teachers, staff and parents in understanding and meeting the needs of students in the school setting
  • Make appropriate referrals of students and parents to outside agencies
  • Participate in activities that contribute to the effective operation of the school
  • Promote a district-wide college-going culture
  • McKinney-Vento Liaison
  • Serve as the Homeless and Foster Care Liaison
  • Serve as the Safe and Supportive Schools Designee
  • Conduct Threat Assessment cases
  • Act as Title IX Coordinator
  • Oversee the Parental Involvement Program
  • Work with administration to ensure a safe and bully-free environment for all students
  • Teach campus developmental guidance curriculum consistent with district’s guidance program plan and tailored to campus needs
  • Assist teachers in the teaching of guidance-related curriculum
  • Oversee and / or coordinate the required training of staff involving parental involvement, child abuse, sexual abuse and suicide prevention, mental health
  • Assist administration to provide direct student training on topics related to their overall health and safety to include : drug / alcohol education and prevention; sexual harassment; bullying; dating violence
  • Assist with other duties, as assigned
  • Growth and Development

  • Help students assess and enhance their study methods and habits
  • Coordinate and manage extracurricular duties as assigned
  • Sponsor outside activities approved by the school principal
  • Serve as an example for students and support the mission of the Charter
  • Communication

  • Establish communication rapport with parents, students, principals, and teachers through conferences
  • Create and maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members
  • Present information accurately through clear communication skills
  • Professional

  • Enrich job skills through professional development activities
  • Adhere to ethical standards and best practices of state and national school counselor associations
  • Committee participation
  • Other

  • Gather, manage and file all reports, records and other documents required
  • Be active in faculty meeting and assist in staff committees, as necessary
  • Additional Job-Related Duties :

  • Maintain control in stressful situations
  • Extended hours may be required
  • Must be punctual and maintain an excellent attendance record
  • Some lifting may be required
  • Member of at least one campus / district level committee
  • Attend Parent and Teacher Organization (PTO) and Board meetings, as needed
  • Performs other duties as assigned
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