School Counselor - Immediate Hire
School Counselor - Immediate Hire
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Job Description
Elementary Catholic School Counselor
Purpose: The Elementary School Counselor helps students attain an optimum level of personal and social adjustment. This goal will require conversations with parents/student family and teaching staff the creation of behavior plans and the regular tracking of the students. In order to coordinate a comprehensive counseling program the Elementary Catholic School Counselor must work closely with staff members administration and parents.
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in School Counseling Psychology Social Work or related field.
State certification/licensure as a School Counselor (or ability to obtain)
Experience working in a school setting preferably
Strong understanding of child development socialemotional learning and mental health support.
Excellent communication collaboration and problemsolving skills
Spanish/English bilingual preferred.
Essential Functions:
Listen and communicate well with children in a way they can understand.
Conduct observations of students in class when necessary.
Be compassionate and understanding of the difficulties facing todays elementary school child such as making friends bullying family problems or learning difficulties and the ability to teach them coping skills.
Utilize play therapy techniques such as drawing or toys to help children open up and feel comfortable talking about their problems.
Be able and willing to handle crisis situations such as reporting suspicions of child abuse dealing with student depression or selfharm ideation.
Develop and implement ageappropriate social emotion (SEL) programs and character education initiatives.
Communicate effectively with all members of the school district and community.
Research and work effectively with community organizations that can be of assistance.
React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
Support the philosophy and mission of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School.
Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:
Prolonged sitting or standing.
Physical exertion to manually move lift carry pull or push heavy objects or materials.
Occasional stooping bending and/or reaching.
General Responsibilities:
Provide individual counseling and group guidance to help students cope effectively with personal social academic career and family concerns.
Consult with parents teachers administrators and supporting agencies concerning the needs and abilities of students.
Assist with crisis intervention and provide immediate support when necessary.
Support teachers with behavior issues.
Support parents and families when necessary to ensure the success of a child.
Create update and maintain confidential student records and student files.
Educate students about selfawareness and selfesteem
Teach problemsolving and conflict resolution skills provide individual and small group counseling services and make referrals for outside services.
Keep abreast of new information innovative ideas and techniques.
Obtain advance approval of the Principal for all activities and expenditures
Employment Type
Full-Time
