School Counselor – Barstow Es

Calvert County Public School District•Frederick, MD

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the school principal and supervisor of student services, the school counselor is responsible for providing a comprehensive and developmentally appropriate program to students in the area of academic achievement, career, and educational decision making, and personal/social development. The school counselor acts as a consultant in this regard to staff, parents, and the community.

Requirements

At the time of application, the candidate must hold or be eligible for: A Maryland Professional Eligibility Certificate, Standard Professional Certificate or Advanced Professional Certificate in the appropriate field of education.
Experience as a teacher and/or counselor
Knowledge of American School Counselor Association National model and School Counselor competencies
Knowledge of growth and developmental stages of children.
Understanding of and ability to maintain rapport with persons from diverse, cultural, ethnic, and racial groups.
Knowledge of Calvert County Public Schools policies and procedures.
Knowledge of Calvert County Public Schools curriculum and instructional program.
Demonstrated ability in written and oral communication.
Demonstrated ability to relate effectively to students, teachers, staff, central office personnel, and community members.
Demonstrated success in accomplishing tasks akin to those responsibilities listed below.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Calvert County Public Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

Implements a school counseling program that is data-driven, planned, sequential, and developmental.
Plans and delivers structured lessons, presentations, and services designed to meet the identified guidance and counseling competencies in areas of academic achievement, career and educational development, and personal/social development through a variety of modalities, including individual advising, large group guidance, and small group counseling.
Initiates individual and group sessions to address students’ personal, social, and academic needs.
Assists students in developing decision-making skills and provides related experiences to help them attain understanding of their abilities, interests, and values.
Utilizes student and school data to monitor students’ academic progress.
Collaborates with administrators, teachers, and parents to promote rigorous educational and career planning for all students that includes structured academic and career plans leading toward graduation and beyond.
Consults with parents and staff to appraise individual and collective student needs and interests and discusses appropriate recommendations for student educational, personal, and social growth.
Plans programs and services through which parents of all students will acquire an understanding of expectations, roles, and procedures for monitoring students’ academic and career planning processes and progress during critical transition periods.
Assists with the development of the school’s master schedule.
Assists in the articulation and orientation of students.
Reports and refers critical incidents that jeopardize the well-being of the student as obligated by law, Calvert County Public Schools’ policies and procedures, and ethical standards.
Collaborates in the development and implementation of programs targeting social and emotional skills that reduce negative behaviors and increase productive and positive behaviors between and among students.
Thinks, concentrates, and interacts positively with others.
Maintains regular, on-time attendance.
Works flexible hours as necessary.
Works under stress and meets all deadlines.
Attends special events such as open house and registration nights.
Performs related work as required or assigned by the School Principal and/or Supervisor of Student Services.