School Based School Counselor Mentors

Berkeley County Schools•Martinsburg, WV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of the School-Based School Counselor Mentor program is to provide ongoing support to counselors who are new to the profession, new to Berkeley County Schools, returning after an absence, or permanent substitutes new to a position, programmatic level, or grade level. The program aims to grow school counselor capacity through continuous support and professional development across all grade levels. School-based Mentors provide on-site support to counselors new to the school.

Requirements

WV Professional School Counselor Certificate
Minimum of three years of experience
Successful evaluations for last three years of employment
Currently working for Berkeley County Schools
A strong understanding of Policy 2315, the Comprehensive School Counselor Plan
A strong understanding of the West Virginia College and Career Readiness Dispositions and Standards for Student Success and how to implement them
A strong understanding of the FERPA/Student Confidentiality, the Mandated Reporting Law and Title IX
The ability to integrate technology into the delivery of a School Counseling Program
The ability to motivate people
The ability to be a team player
An interest in assisting counselors new to the profession and new to the school

Responsibilities

Be the school-based mentor for mentee within the home school.
Attend Mentoring training as scheduled by Director of Academic Counseling.
Attend mentoring training every year serving as a mentor.
Be available to new counselors prior to school starting, including attending designated portions of New Teacher/Counselor Orientation.
Meet with each mentee for a minimum of once a week via face-to-face, telephone, email or video conferencing.
At least one face-to-face meeting is to occur each month.
At least one on-site visit to support the needs of the counselor and not for evaluating.
Maintain a Mentoring Log (provided during training) and submit at the end of each quarter.
Attend support meetings with Director of Academic Counseling and other school-based mentors in programmatic levels (elementary, secondary).
Participate in assigned professional development sessions to keep abreast of county initiatives.
Complete and submit documentation to Director of Academic Counseling as scheduled.
Communicate openly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Maintain confidentiality and function in a professional manner at all times.
Assist mentee in a support role rather than an evaluative role.
Must be available for commitments beyond the instructional day when necessary.