POSITION SUMMARY:
The Professional School Counselor provides counseling services that are comprehensive
in scope, preventive in design and developmental in nature in the areas of
academic achievement, college and/or career readiness and personal/social
development for all students. The
Professional School Counselor acts as a change agent and student advocate
helping ensure access and equity for all students supporting the system’s
overall mission.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Provide individual and
group counseling to students to assist students in knowing their own
learning patterns and develop and plan their personal educational experiences;
conduct counseling and guidance learning activities in the classroom
Provide
system support by identifying students who require special consideration and
attention and initiates or arranges for modified curricula programs or education
alternatives designed to motivate and contribute to productive school
experiences;
Provide counseling to
families to assist students with school and social adjustment problems;
consults with law enforcement agencies regarding students as necessary;
Collaborate with CASA de
Maryland staff to provide prevention and intervention services, refer students
to various programs, social service and governmental agencies, support groups
and other community resources as appropriate;
Assist students in
establishing concrete, behavioral plans aimed at problem resolution;
Implement an effective
referral process in collaboration with parents, administrators, teachers, and
other school personnel;
Assist in the supervision
of students in the school;
Coordinate with other
support services staff to address student needs and support student's success;
Provide school wide
prevention and intervention strategies and counseling services;
Participates in school
management teams and shares responsibility for the total school program as a
part of individual planning and systems support;
Counsel
pupils when academic and adjustment problems arise;
Confer with
parents and students regarding progress/problems of assigned students; arrange
and participate in teacher-parent or teacher-student conferences as necessary;
Conduct home visits and engages in regular conversation
with parents using Language Link if/when necessary;
Maintain
accurate and complete records as required by law, Board Policy and
Administrative Regulation;
Monitor
appropriate use and care of equipment, textbooks, materials and facilities;
Collaborate
with the International Student Counseling Office in transcript evaluation and
registration;
Attend and
actively participates in staff/faculty meetings and provides input regarding
the planning of instruction goals, objectives and methods;
Establish and implements a
counseling and guidance program which meets students competencies;
Utilize
individual, group, and responsive counseling to help students become aware of
the world of work and the options open to students for employment;
Provide consultation,
training and staff development to teachers and parents regarding students'
needs;
Supervise the school
college and career readiness advisory program; and
Perform other duties as
assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Demonstrated
knowledge of national, state and local school counseling standards and adheres
to professional and ethical standards of the American School Counselor
Association (ASCA).Thorough knowledge of Prince George’s County Policies and Procedures;
Demonstrates the use
of developmentally appropriate small group and individual techniques that are
relevant to the topic and to the students’ needs and concerns;
Knowledge of growth
and developmental stages of adolescents;
Ability to read, take
notes, and interpret written materials;
Ability to work
effectively as a team member and independently with staff, students, and
parents;
Ability to use a
computer and other technological equipment;
Ability to use the
computer for on-line scheduling;
Excellent oral and
written communication skills with the ability to speak effectively to both
large and small groups; and
Excellent human
relations skills with the ability to establish good relationships with many
different types of individuals and groups.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Master’s degree in
School Counseling, with two years of experience as a school counselor
preferred; or any equivalent combination of experience and training that
provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Advanced Professional
Certificate
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
No direct supervisory responsibilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
As a 12-month employee, you will not be eligible for leave during the last two weeks of July or the month of August.