Bilingual School Counselor

Ritenour School District•Saint Louis, MO

19h

About The Position

Plans, organizes, coordinates, and implements therapeutic and responsive services to effectively meet the social emotional needs of Newcomer EL students and families in the educational environment.

Requirements

School Counseling Certification is required
Bilingual - Spanish fluency in written and speaking
Requires school counseling experience.
Bilingual (Spanish and English speaking) required
Licensed Professional Counselor
Missouri Counseling Certification

Nice To Haves

counseling Newcomer EL students preferred

Responsibilities

Assist in creation of EL ILP plans for students.
Assist in the design and implementation of effective mentoring and counseling supports for ELs.
Help immigrants and other EL students adjust and acclimate to school.
Engage in and facilitate professional development.
Assist parents of English learners with school involvement opportunities.
Guides individuals and groups of students through the development of educational and career plans.
Counsels small groups and individual students through the development of educational and career plans and by providing and participating in orientations programs for students and parents.
Consults with teachers, staff, and parents regarding meeting the developmental needs of students by conducting faculty in-service programs and parent education programs.
Remains readily available to students so as to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and maturity.
Refers students and families to appropriate school and community resources such as school and/or community-based psychologists, school nurses, and administrators for educational and career assistance.
Participates in, coordinates, and/or conducts activities which contribute to an effective school environment such as interpreting test results, and being a student advocate.
Pursues professional growth through postgraduate education, attendance at local and state staff development programs and participation in professional organizations.
Maintains and updates student records, and when appropriate, reviews with parents and teachers, maintaining confidentiality.
Conducts parent learning sessions for newcomer families
Performs other related duties as assigned.