North Ogden & South Ogden Jr High Schools - School Counselor (28883)

Weber School District•North Ogden, UT

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction of the school principal, a junior high school counselor is responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation processes necessary to sustain high-quality K-12 College and Career Readiness School Counseling Programs that benefit students, families, educators, and communities. Professional school counselors serve a crucial role in increasing student success. Through leadership, advocacy, and collaboration school counselors promote improved student learning and outcomes in academic, career, life, social, and emotional development for all students. School counselors utilize student-centered, data-driven results to coordinate comprehensive programs.

Requirements

Masters Degree in School Counseling
Utah State Board of Education School Counseling Professional license
College and Career Readiness (CCR) Certificate required
Physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position. The role requires in-person collaboration, direct interaction with team members, other staff, students, and/or guardians, and access to on-site equipment and resources.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a school setting preferred

Responsibilities

Provide individual counseling/guidance through direct services including: An academic plan that aligns with placement data, grade level guidelines, high school graduation and college and career readiness requirements; Knowledge of interests and abilities; Plan for school success for current grade level and for the future; College and career readiness goals; Parent involvement in the college and career readiness planning process.
Plan and implement effective prevention and classroom instructional strategies, including ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors for Student Success: K-12 College-, Career- and Life-Readiness Standards for Every Student and essential Tier 1 skills
Build staff understanding of school counseling role
Advocate for all students regardless of disability, economic status or background
Guide and counsel students through the development of their individual Plan for College and Career Readiness (PCCR)
Consult with teachers, staff, and parents to address diverse needs of students
Work collaboratively with school and community stakeholders to support student success and enhance student outcomes
Facilitate and implement interventions for students with critical needs, including short-term counseling in small-group and individual settings
Identify gaps in opportunity, achievement, attendance, behavior, and resources
Provide responsive services to students (and families) in crisis
Have knowledge and understanding of implementation of the Utah College and Career Readiness Program Model
Knowledge of school, district and community resources and programs
Effectively and equitably disseminate information to students, parents, and school staff
Demonstrate professional ethics as outlined by the Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission.
Conform to district policies including attendance, absences and evaluations.
Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.