School Counselor - Maternity Leave Position
School Counselor - Maternity Leave Position
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Job Description
The Calais School is a stateapproved provider of special education for students with special needs. The school serves students in grades K through 12 Plus with multiple learning disabilities. We know every child has strengths gifts and potential. We are committed to cultivating the potential of every student and helping them to exceed their possibilities.
We have the need for School Counselor to cover a Maternity Leave and to work during our Extended School Year programproviding therapeutic support to our students.
Responsibilities:
- Assist teacher providing thereapeutic support to students with behavioral issues.
- Work with the Counseling Team to develop strategies to help students cope with school pressures.
- Work with the Counseling Team to develop strategies to assist students in coping with their disabilities.
- Support the Teaching Staff by working with students who are not cooperative in the classroom setting.
- Work with the Counseling Team to develop behavioral strategies to assist students struggling with their disabilities.
- Will provide daily and ongoing individual counseling from those students who need a time out anxiety reduction moodregulation or time to reset after an issue has been resolved with the students therapist.
- Will provide inclass support for struggling students when possible.
- Keeps a record of all students entering the Counseling Center and their reasons for entry.
- Maintains contact with parents in order to help resolve issues.
Requirements:
- Masters degree in School Counseling
- NJ School Counselor Certification
- 2 years of experience working as a counselor with youth
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Empathy and sensitivity to others needs
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Creativity enthusiasm and dedication
PM21
Employment Type
Full Time
