School Counselor (High School)

We are now accepting applications for aSchool Counselor for 9th and 10th grades. This is an 11-month position (August 1 through June 30).

Essential Functions

• Provides counseling to students both individually and in a group setting to facilitate personal development problem solving conflict resolution skills and social-emotional well-being
• 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 multi-task 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.