Long Term Substitute High School Counselor
About The Position
At Helena Public Schools, our vision is to foster dynamic educational experiences that prepare all students for life. As a High School Counselor, you will work as part of a team that serves nearly 8,000 students at 18 campuses across Helena. These positions serve a 187 day contract scheduled for 7 hours a day. Starting salary range is prorated based on $52,275-$70,833 based on education and experience in addition to a competitive benefit plan including but not limited to. Sick and personal leave, health benefit plan with dental and vision coverage, life insurance, a section 125 plan, numerous tax sheltered annuity options and tuition reimbursement. Long term disability, short term disability and long term care insurance is also available.
Requirements
- Class six (6) Montana Specialist Certificate with a school counselor endorsement
- At least a year of successful experience in high school counseling
- Meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff
Nice To Haves
- Multiple endorsement areas
Responsibilities
- Plans, organizes and delivers the district counseling program
- Implements the district guidance curriculum through the use of effective instructional skills and careful planning of structured group sessions for all students
- Implements the individual planning component by guiding individuals and groups of students and their parents or guardians through the development of educational and career plans
- Provides responsive services through their effective use of individual and small-group counseling, consultation and referral skills
- Provides system support through effective school counseling program management and support for other educational programs
- Discusses the counseling department management system and the program action plans with the school administrator
- Collects and analyzes data to guide program direction and emphasis
- Monitors the students on a regular basis as they progress in school
- Uses time and calendars to implement an efficient program
- Develops a results evaluation for the program
- Conducts a yearly program audit
- Is a student advocate, leader, collaborator and systems change agent
Benefits
- Sick and personal leave
- Health benefit plan with dental and vision coverage
- Life insurance
- Section 125 plan
- Numerous tax sheltered annuity options
- Tuition reimbursement
- Long term disability
- Short term disability
- Long term care insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
