School Counselor- LTTS

Newton Public Schools•Newton, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The School Guidance Counselor is responsible for meeting the developmental needs of students. The School Guidance Counselor position supports students with many issues, such as social/emotional, substance use/abuse, academic, and post-graduate planning, through the use of counseling, consulting, coordinating, and managing.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in school counseling
Appropriate DESE license
Ability to handle multitude of varying and complex issues
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to use technology effectively

Nice To Haves

Ability to work autonomously and make independent decisions
Ability to organize tasks, set priorities and meet deadlines, manage multiple tasks
Recognize and understand students’ individual interests that may translate into a meaningful academic and post-secondary plan
Good judgment and good problem-solving skills
Good clinical skills to support substance use/abuse and social/emotional issues

Responsibilities

Provide individual and group counseling support to students.
Support students with their academic, social/emotional, substance use/abuse, and post-graduate planning needs.
Work collaboratively with counseling colleagues, teachers, deans, and other administrators.
Collect, maintain, and present data when applicable.
Attend and participate in parent night events as needed.
Consult and collaborate with families and outside agencies to support student needs.
Facilitate meetings with relevant stakeholders regarding student needs.
Participate in professional development to remain current with school counseling practices.
Consistent and on-time attendance is required.
Responsible for implementing “other job related duties” as needed.