School Counselor - Washington Middle School

School District of Washington•Missouri, WA

2h•Onsite

About The Position

The School District of Washington is seeking a school counselor for Washington Middle School. This role is responsible for planning and providing direct instruction, creating a positive culture centered on learning, and fostering a positive, productive, and safe environment for students. Ideal candidates will demonstrate the ability to form safe relationships with students, possess effective oral and written communication skills, have high-level organizational skills, and be able to work with multiple stakeholder groups.

Requirements

Valid Missouri School Counselor’s certificate or eligibility for Missouri School Counselor certification.
Eligibility for temporary certification typically obtained with a degree in social work, psychology, and/or licensed professional counseling credentials.
Regular and reliable attendance is necessary.
Ability to form safe relationships with students.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
High level organizational skills.
Ability to work with multiple stakeholder groups.

Responsibilities

Provide a variety of substantial responsive services to address pressing or emerging needs in order to develop and maintain an extensive school system of support.
Implement services as they align to the District curriculum and assessment plan, student reporting cycles, and Section 504 development/implementation.
Utilize effective communication with students, establishing secure student relationships within the required boundaries to create and maintain a positive culture.
Utilize data from multiple sources to analyze progress, modify instructional support efforts, and monitor the effectiveness of the counseling program.
Communicate student progress to multiple professionals, parents, and students as appropriate for the purpose of improving student outcomes and maintaining records.
Collaborate with educators and other professionals both within the school system and from other agencies in a systematic way.
Observe, promote, and support professional development activities, responsibilities, and ethical practices related to the scope of this position.
Cooperate in partnerships and collaborative efforts to support student learning and progress toward identified outcomes.
Report suspected abuse, neglect, discrimination, harassment, bullying, suicidal thoughts, etc. as directed by Board of Education Policy and otherwise required by law.
Maintain appropriate student records and timelines.
Attend meetings and workshops necessary for District operations and to enhance knowledge in areas of general responsibility.
Maintain the confidential nature of all school-related material.
Perform associated roles as required for building operations and to respond in the event of an emergency.
Attend events outside of the regular school day designed to bring the public into the school, serve on a committee, plan appropriate instruction, and attend required meetings associated with the role of “counselor”.