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| Job ID: 14026527 |
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| Job Title: | Guidance Counselor |
| Work Type: | Work Days: Work Vary: Yes , Shift: Other, Hours Per Week: 40, Work Type: Regular |
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| Salary Offered: | Unspecified |
| Benefits: | Unspecified. |
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| Physical Required: | Unspecified |
| Drug Testing Required: | Unspecified |
| Education Required: | High School Diploma/GED |
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| Experience Required: | Unspecified |
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| Required Skills: | Please see the job description for information about required job skills. |
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| Job Description: |
TYPE OF POSITION:
F.T.E.
Hours may vary based on program needs
REPORTS TO:
Building Principals
SUPERVISION:
None
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
Current Counseling license issued by the MN Department of Education
Master's Degree in School Counseling
Preferred:
Two years' experience working with students in a school setting
Experience with students of diverse backgrounds
Experience with mental health counseling
Experience with Alcohol and Drug counseling
POSITION SUMMARY:
To provide a comprehensive school counseling program focused on chemical dependency issues which includes academic, career, and personal social domains designed to fit the needs of each school's unique population and characteristics. The school counselor provides programming which includes conflict resolution skills, coping and refusal skills, character education, diversity, and study skills.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of group guidance philosophies
Knowledge of normal developmental milestones for school aged children
Knowledge of individual and group counseling techniques
Knowledge of students' academic, social and emotional needs
Knowledge of community resources for school aged students and their families
Communicates effectively with students, parents, faculty and supervisors
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Counseling/Assessment/Outreach
Fosters the personal growth, educational development, and emotional well-being of all students
Provides one-to-one and group counseling to students who need support in areas such as social skills, grief/healing, transition, and anger management
Creates a positive, caring and nurturing learning environment for all students
Consult with teachers, staff, parents and other significant people regarding the needs of students
Participates in appropriate meetings concerning student placement and programs
Collaborates with community resources to provide support for students dealing with family issues such as family change, grief, homelessness, abuse, alcoholism or incarceration
Provides family outreach and serves as a school-family liaison in situations where parents are unable or hesitant to become involved with the school
Makes arrangements for hospital or homebound instruction when needed and provides liaison service for school and treatment-related situations
Career and Post-High School Counseling (secondary grade level only)
Arranges for representatives from post-high school institutions and the military services to come in to visit with interested students
Provides financial aid information, materials, and direction to students and parents
Writes letters of recommendation for current and past students for employment, post-high, and scholarship applications
Assists classroom teachers in planning/implementing career instruction
Maintains up-to-date materials on careers and training programs in Guidance Center
Promotes teachers' use of career materials in the classroom
Coordinates student involvement in community career explorer posts
Organizes in-school career seminars for various career clusters
Reviews credits and approves diplomas for students who are completing work at the Area Learning Center; holds re-entry conferences for any students returning to the mainstream from ALC
Dispenses information to students about individual courses, assists them individually to choose those courses best suited to their individual needs and goals; registers all students
Reviews curriculum changes and course offerings for registration information booklet
Provides pre-registration materials to non-public schools for any incoming freshmen
Promotes and Recognition of Student Achievement (secondary grade level only)
Disseminates information and guidance regarding scholarships, honors and recognition
Selects and identifies students receiving honors
Serves on local scholarship committee
Conducts Awards Program
Registration & Curriculum Involvement
Makes recommendations for needed changes in master schedule for the following year and assists administration in preparation of schedules and class lists for opening of school
Inservice and Professional Development
Participates in data retreats and leadership/intervention teams to respond to the needs of the students and set site improvement goals
Provides in-service education to other school personnel to enhance their ability to promote healthy functioning and respond appropriately to student difficulties
Participates, as necessary, in orientation sessions for new teachers and student teachers
Represents guidance department on various faculty committees
Acts as resource person for college classes or other interested groups
Participates in the planning, implementation, evaluation and revision of district-wide comprehensive, developmental group guidance curriculum
Maintenance of Records
Keeps accurate records of grades and credits for all students
Approves all requests for transcripts
Maintains official class rank
Keeps accurate and up-to-date student accountability records and compiles a report on each graduating class
Completes guidance department annual report for Superintendent
Other duties as assigned
PHYSICAL FACTORS:
Frequent: walking, standing, sitting, hearing, talking, and seeing
All Employees of Saint Cloud School District 742 are responsible to support District goals, to work collaboratively and respectfully with diverse populations of staff, students and parents and to model and promote a welcoming working and learning environment. Employees are expected to support and adapt to change and to demonstrate commitment to continuous performance improvement. Employees are responsible to establish and maintain effective communication with students, teachers, support staff, colleagues and parents, respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the District, and to be dependable and accountable in the performance of their work
It is the prerogative of the District to assign staff so as to best meet the needs of the District.
District 742 is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer
Refer to ID 78996899 when applying |
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