High School Counselor - 0.6 FTE

Forest Hills Public School District • Grand Rapids, MI

2d

About The Position

Under the direction of the principal, the counselor will be working with students, focusing on individual counseling in both the academic and personal/social areas, group counseling of students having similar concerns, and leading classroom guidance activities.

Requirements

• Masters in Counseling required
• School Counselor Endorsement on Michigan Teaching Certificate or School Counseling License

Responsibilities

• Conduct sessions with students on an individual basis, assisting them with social, emotional and/or academic growth, establish rapport with students in and out of class so that they have the freedom to express ideas and feelings.
• Conduct a variety of skill workshops for small groups of identified students to provide strategies for learning the appropriate skills.
• Conduct sessions with the students in their classroom setting, reinforcing life skills and promoting student success socially, emotionally and academically.
• Counsel students individually and in groups regarding educational, career, and personal/social decisions.
• Provide an organized program of activities designed to assist students with personal growth and self-understanding.
• Establish student-counselor relationships in which students have the freedom to express their ideas and feelings.
• House and maintain cumulative records on each student.
• Prepare reports on students when requested by appropriate administrative personnel.
• Meet regularly with administration and Student Services personnel as part of a “team” involved in the evaluation and delivery of services to students with special needs.
• Participate in IEPC meetings when appropriate or requested.
• Serve as the central referral person to parents for private counseling services.
• Consult with parents and teachers concerning student behavior and development.
• Serve as consultants to the administration and faculty to improve the middle school program.
• Provide planned activities with the staff for the purpose of understanding the counseling program and its interaction with the total school program.
• Coordinate and direct the testing program within the school and interpret the results of testing to faculty, students and parents.
• Administer the Comprehension Test of Basic Skills and disseminate test results to building staff, parents, and students.
• Assist the administration in the course selection process by providing input and data concerning student course selection.
• Make changes in individual student schedules as needed before and during the school year.
• Participate in and attends student and parent functions.
• Participate in scheduled district wide counselor meetings.
• Organize activities to familiarize students with careers including a personal career inventory.
• Attend grade level team meetings regarding student needs.
• Plan, organize and implement, in conjunction with the administration, activities for the transition of students from the 5-6 building to middle school and middle school to high school transition.
• Promote communication between parent and school regarding academic and/or social adjustments of the child.
• Act as consultants to staff concerning students, parents, teachers, and administrator referrals.
• Assist students and parents in decision making regarding course selections and programs.
• In addition, the counselor serves in a consulting role in the development of the master schedule.
• Serve as an initial contact for potential special education candidates.
• Through special educational team effort counselors help coordinate appropriate placement or services needed for individual concerns.
• Serve as the public relations liaison between school and community on topics related to the middle school guidance program.
• An appreciation for diversity and a desire to assist all students in becoming cross-culturally competent
• Enthusiastic, flexible, and the ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with students, parents, teachers, and administrators
• Willingness and commitment to participate in curriculum development, school improvement, committees, and professional development
• Willingness to be trained and utilize in CPI, CPR, and First Aid strategies
• Consistent and reliable attendance
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• In accordance with the FHEA Master Agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees