South Ogden Jr High - PT School Counselor (28689)

Weber School District•South Ogden, UT

14h•Onsite

About The Position

A position has been declared open in the Weber School District for a School Counselor. This position is for 4.00 hours, 182 days, plus 10 additional contract days per year (the incumbent shall consult with the school principal to schedule those 10 days). This position is compensated according to the Educator Salary Schedule , is eligible for benefits . Please carefully review the following points : Out-of-district applicants and in-district applicants not currently working in a school counseling position must have completed and been approved through the district screening process prior to applying. Requirements for internal counselor applicants : A current resume and two current letters of recommendation must be uploaded to the Attachments section of the application. Requirements for out-of-district counselor applicants and in-district applicants not currently working in a school counseling position : A current resume must be uploaded to the Attachments section of the application. Additionally, two current letters of recommendation must be submitted with the application in the References section. Applicants shall apply at wsd.schoolspring.com . Applicantions will be reviewed prior to interviews being scheduled. THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN FOR A MINIMUM OF 5 DAYS OR UNTIL FILLED Job Overview: 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

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.
Attendance is an Essential Function of this Position: 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.
Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.