Schools Out Counselor III

South Burlington School District

About South Burlington School District:

At South Burlington School District we believe in supporting the whole employeeinside and outside the workplace. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes amazing competitively priced health insurance dental coverage sick time professional time and other leaves. Additionally we offer a robust retirement plan which for educators is through VT State Teachers Retirement; and for other staff consists of a 403b plan with up to 6% provided by the district. Employees may also enjoy professional development opportunities tuition reimbursement wellness initiatives Employee Assistance Programs and meaningful work that directly impacts student success and community growth.

Job Title: Schools Out Counselor Level 3

Location: District/Assigned Schools Out Location

Job Group: Non-Union Support Staff/Schools Out

Pay Level: Non-Exempt Grade 7

Reports To: Schools Out Site Director

Summary: Responsible for assisting a site specific Schools Out Site Director and Assistant Director in programming planning supervision and related activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assists in the daily operation of the after school program by:
1. Interacting with students staff parents and the school community in a constructive manner to create a positive welcoming learning environment.
2. Providing general supervision to students. Ensures guidelines for participation inclusion conduct and discipline are followed to maintain a safe enjoyable learning environment.
3. Monitoring student transitions and dismissal from activities.
4. Serving as a liaison and maintaining relationships with students school administrators parents/guardians volunteers and community members.
5. Assists with the planning coordination and supervision of students for monthly field trips.
6. Attends meetings as needed.
7. Providing regular reports and/or feedback to the Site Director containing a summary of activities recommended actions needs concerns and success highlights. Reports incidents involving students and/or staff immediately to the Schools Out Site Director and/or Assistant Program Administrator.
2. Assist the Site Director in administrative processes including but not limited to: attendance data collection and entry training staff communications activity planning and performing enrollment procedures.
3. Participates in training and professional development as determined appropriate by the Schools Out Assistant Program Administrator. May provide training to others in a group or individual setting or with the onboarding of new hires.
4. In the absence of the Site Director or Assistant Site Director may be assigned additional responsibilities for the supervision of others and/or the oversight of some or all program activities. Such responsibilities will be at the direction of the Site Director or Program Administrator.
5. May participate in interviewing and hiring processes and assist with student problem resolution.
6. May mentor Level 1 or Youth Volunteer/Leader in training employees.
7. May perform other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience: Associates Degree or sixty (60) or more college-level credits is preferred. Two or more years of successful experience in a school setting and work with special needs students is preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of disabilities laws teaching principles and methods and instructional programming is supervisory experience helpful.

Certificates Licenses Registrations: Certified in First Aid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) and Second Step Basic Specialized Care and maintained Advanced Specialized Care Certification annually. Trained in Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS).

Other Skills and Abilities: An ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students staff and the community is essential. Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form is required.

Why Join SBSD

*Supportive colleagues and leadership

*Strong commitment to diversity equity and inclusion

*Professional growth and advancement

*Comprehensive benefits

*Meaningful work that impacts students daily