We are now accepting applications for aSchool Counselorfor theschool year. This is an 11month position (August 1 through June 30.
New employees are expected to attend New Staff Orientation on August 14th & 15th and the week of staff professional development beginning August 18th.First day of school for students is August 25 2025.
Essential Functions
- Provides counseling to students both individually and in a group setting to facilitate personal development problem solving conflict resolution skills and socialemotional wellbeing
- Responsible for the assessment evaluation accountability scheduling and managing the development and implementation of activities necessary for timely and effective problem solving activities including student and adult mediation
- Consults and collaborates with families staff community agencies and/or other school services
- Keeps detailed records of meetings and actions with students
- Collaborates with the Administrative team to develop and maintain instruction in conflict resolution and peer mediation skills for students
- Conducts classroom guidance activities based on the National School Counseling Standards
- Intervenes in crisis situations and assists in defining the crisis
- Collaborates with Administrative team for possible cases of abuse/neglect prior to contacting county agencies for assistance
Position Requirements
- BA in Education or a related field. Masters Degree in School Counseling
- PA Department of Education School Counselor Certification
- Prior experiencewithInternational Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme a plus
- Ability to positively interact with students to encourage development
- Experience in alternative conflict resolution facilitation and mediation/peer mediation
- Supportive empathetic nurturing and patient personality and excellent listening skills
- Strong researching planning and organizational skills; ability to multitask prioritize and meet deadlines
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate and interact effectively with all students staff parents and community organizations
- Ability to follow detailed instructions
- Excellent dependability and reliability
- Excellent attention to detail and follow through
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
- Experience with MS Office GoogleDocs
Thank you for your interest in a position with School Lane Charter School. Please understand the submission of an application does not guarantee a screening interview. You will be contacted if selected for an interview.
Offers of employment are contingent upon the following: your ability to establish that you are authorized to work in the United States; successful completion of criminal child abuse and FBI background checks; successful completion of reference checks; and successful completion of required drug testing.