School Counselor

ENSPIRE CONSULTING GROUP LLC•Philadelphia, PA

8d•$45 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

Join a virtual educational team as a School Counselor, supporting students’ academic, social, and emotional development through an online platform. This paid position involves counseling students from diverse backgrounds and collaborating with parents, teachers, and mental health professionals to foster a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment. The counselor uses expertise in guidance counseling, behavioral health, and childhood development to help students overcome challenges, build resilience, and reach their potential.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a related field.
Valid Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) School Counselor certification or applicable Pennsylvania School Social Worker licensure/certification, as required for the position.
At least 2 years of relevant professional experience.
At least 1 year of experience providing counseling services to school-aged students.
Experience supporting students’ academic, social-emotional, and behavioral needs.
Knowledge of IEP development, counseling goals, progress monitoring, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with school teams and families.
Current Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151), obtained within the past year.
Current Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check (Act 34), obtained within the past year.
Pennsylvania Department of Education Federal Criminal History Record (FBI), obtained within the past five years.
Pennsylvania Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification Form (Act 24), obtained within the past year.

Responsibilities

Provide individual counseling to school-aged students facing social-emotional, behavioral, personal, and academic challenges.
Collaborate with educators, parents, caregivers, and relevant agencies to support students’ educational and developmental needs.
Participate in multidisciplinary IEP meetings and provide professional input on social-emotional development, academic planning, and life-readiness skills.
Assist in developing, implementing, and monitoring counseling goals and objectives in students’ IEPs.
Create counseling interventions and objectives addressing personal, social, and emotional factors affecting educational progress.
Monitor, document, and report student progress toward counseling goals in accordance with IEP requirements.
Advocate for students to promote equitable access to appropriate educational and counseling supports.
Maintain accurate, confidential, and timely records of counseling sessions, student progress, and service delivery.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and school and organizational policies.
Communicate with school personnel and other student support team members to promote continuity of care and services.