School Counselor - High School

Chesterfield County Public Schools•West Ridge, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

School Counselors work with high school students to support their academic, personal, social, and career development through individual and group counseling and classroom guidance. They consult with parents, teachers, administrators, and other professionals to connect students with resources and services, and serve as liaisons among the school, community agencies, and post-secondary opportunities. The role includes helping students achieve school success and lifelong learning, develop interpersonal and social skills, and explore life and career choices. Counselors also verify graduation course and test requirements and prepare related reports. They use a personal computer for communication and correspondence and regularly work with community agencies, businesses, college admission representatives, military personnel, employers, teachers, administrators, and county personnel. The work takes place in an office and school environment with quiet to moderate noise levels. Applicants must complete FBI and state police criminal history investigations, a Child Protective Services investigation, and tuberculosis screening or testing. The position description notes that duties may be modified and other duties assigned as necessary.

Requirements

Post-graduate certification, licensure, or endorsement in School Counseling by the Virginia Department of Education.
Master’s degree with an emphasis in guidance and counseling.
Working knowledge of appropriate school counseling interventions, including interpersonal relationships, facilitative skills, brief counseling, group dynamics, group learning activities, family systems, peer helper programs, multicultural and cross-cultural helping approaches, crisis intervention, and educational and community resources for special school populations.
Working knowledge of instructional concepts, principles, and methodologies.
Working knowledge of academic curriculum and instructional methodologies.
Ability to communicate effectively with others, orally and in writing.
Demonstrated ability in crisis intervention, decision-making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships, planning, and multitasking.
Successful completion of an FBI Criminal History Investigation, State Police Criminal History Investigation, Child Protective Services Investigation, and tuberculosis screening or test.

Responsibilities

Counsel students individually and in groups on academic, career, and personal/social concerns.
Provide programs, activities, and services that support students’ academic and social growth and future success.
Publicize and coordinate information for students and parents about opportunities such as enrichment programs, scholarships, and special programs.
Advocate for students and promote a healthy school climate and safe learning environment.
Collaborate and consult with parents, teachers, administrators, and community resources concerning student issues.
Assist with crisis intervention and identify and implement prevention and intervention programs for students.
Offer guidance on problem-solving, decision-making, and academic and career planning.
Assist students with secondary course selection in relation to their educational pursuits and career goals.
Coordinate student participation in career-related activities.
Demonstrate commitment to improving professional competence.
Assess student learning on an ongoing basis and alter instruction to meet group and individual needs.
Use the district curriculum to plan daily instructional activities.
Verify graduation course and test requirements and prepare related reports.
Work with community agencies and businesses to bring resources to students; secondary counselors also work with college admission representatives, military personnel, and employers.
Consult daily with teachers, administrators, and county personnel.
Perform other duties as assigned.