School Counselor at the Phoenox International School of the Arts (PISOTA)

Charles County Public Schools•La Plata, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The School Counselor at the Phoenox International School of the Arts (PISOTA) is responsible for designing and implementing an outcome-based counseling program aligned with the ASCA model. This role involves delivering a school guidance curriculum focused on academic achievement, personal-social skills, and career development. The counselor will provide individual and group guidance, offer responsive services for student needs and crises, consult with staff and parents, and develop referral services. Collaboration with school and system staff on programming, participation in student support teams (SST), and IEP/504 meetings are key aspects. The position also requires using data to evaluate program effectiveness and student success, maintaining communication with parents and community organizations, and fostering an inviting environment for student success. Keeping administration informed of issues impacting students is also a responsibility.

Requirements

Master’s degree in School Counseling and eligibility for licensure in School Counseling as determined by the Maryland State Department of Education required.
A minimum of a 600-hour practicum or experience teaching or counseling in a school setting required.
Demonstrated ability to speak and write effectively.
Evidence of exemplary human relations skills.
Demonstrated ability to plan and organize accordingly.
Demonstrated knowledge of appropriate counseling skills.

Responsibilities

Assists with designing and implementing an outcome-based counseling program that is aligned with the ASCA model and addresses the identified needs of the school community.
Implements a school guidance curriculum using effective instructional skills and carefully planned structured activities to address academic achievement, personal-social skills, and career development.
Provides individual and small group guidance with students and parents to development educational and career plans.
Offers responsive services to meet the needs and concerns of individual students and to provide support during crisis situations.
Acts as a consultant to educational staff and parents in creating plans to meet student needs.
Provides professional development on a variety of issues related to student success and effective parenting.
Develops an effective referral service that utilizes system-wide and community resources.
Works collaboratively with school and system staff to develop both prevention-based and responsive programming and services.
Supports the planning and implementation of school-based and system-wide initiatives.
Serves as an active and prepared member of the student support team (SST) and participates in IEP and 504 meetings as needed.
Uses data to evaluate the effectiveness of the counseling program and to guide future program direction.
Uses data to assess student success and to identify areas in need of attention.
Utilizes an organized system for monitoring student progress and communicating this progress to students and parents.
Maintains communications and acts as a liaison with parents, parent groups, student groups, civic associations, and other community organizations.
Takes a leadership role in providing an inviting environment that offers opportunities for all students to be successful.
Works closely to keep administration informed of issues impacting student academic achievement as well as other aspects of the school environment.