School Counselor Intern (25/26 SY)

About the position

The intern school counseling position supports the school counseling program in the areas of academics, career, and social/emotional development. Enhance the learning process for all students to facilitate school achievement and to prepare them to be responsible and productive members of society.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with school site supervisor on learning plan and goals for the internship.
• Possess a beginning working knowledge of intervention and prevention models.
• Implement interventions for the purposes of fostering better social-emotional and academic skills.
• Collaborate with school on universal interventions for students such as peer mediation, conflict mediation, academic interventions, etc.
• Learn and participate in academic reviews for student progress, including transcript reviews, credit recovery options, and planning for post-secondary options.
• Develop a knowledge of college admissions requirements; consult with students on post-secondary options. Guide students on college and financial aid applications.
• Consult with school site supervisor on crisis and child abuse reporting when necessary.
• Prepare and participate in classroom presentations with the counseling team.
• Attend staff meetings to develop an understanding of programs and processes and to contribute to future programming.
• Collaborate with parents, school site teachers, staff, and other stakeholders to promote student growth and development.
• Attend/participate in Student Study Team (SST), 504, and Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings.
• Other duties and projects as assigned and in alignment with university program criteria.
• Consistently and routinely update case files for students on his/her caseload. Utilize various tracking tools and school information systems to keep updated on student progress.
• Continually improve counseling skills by seeking constructive feedback and professional development opportunities.
• Exhibit positive rapport with students.