School Counselor @ New Hope & Lowell Elementary

Gaston County Schools•Gastonia, NC

About The Position

The School Counselor uses leadership, advocacy, and collaboration to promote student success, provide preventive services, and respond to identified student needs. The role implements a comprehensive school counseling program addressing academic, career, and personal/social development for all students. The position serves New Hope and Lowell Elementary.

Requirements

Master’s degree in School Counseling or progress toward licensure in School Counseling from a regionally accredited college or university.
Licensed in 00005 or eligible for a license.
Knowledge of educational laws, policies, rules, practices, and School Board Policy.
Thorough knowledge of counseling ethics, procedures, and practices.
General knowledge of the traits and characteristics of varied student age and ability groups.
Ability to work sensitively with students at an appropriate level using suitable techniques and methods.
Ability to analyze situations, identify possible options, and make appropriate fact-based decisions.
Ability to use sound judgment when addressing sensitive and difficult situations.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with parents, students, teachers, staff, administrators, agency personnel, and others.
Ability to develop and compile records and reports.
Ability to plan and organize multiple activities, projects, and tasks and monitor them appropriately.
Understanding of the growth and development of the school’s students.
Ability to perform the listed physical functions, light-work exertion, and visual tasks.

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Use appropriate assessment and diagnostic procedures to determine and structure individual and group counseling services.
Follow up on individual and group counseling to monitor student progress through the SSMT 504 Process.
Consult with students, parents, teachers, and administrators.
Assist parents and teachers in understanding and responding to students’ developmental levels.
Present instructional and informational programs to groups of students, parents, and teachers.
Interpret achievement and aptitude test data to assist staff with the curriculum.
Share appropriate student information with school and community agencies.
Assist with coordinating student services in the school.
Accurately interpret testing results and other student data.
Conduct non-standardized tests and inventories according to published practices and professional standards.
Follow the laws, policies, and procedures governing school programs and adhere to counseling profession ethical standards.
Participate in professional development activities and attend all professional development.
Carry out other school duties assigned by the administration when they do not interfere with counseling programs and services to students.
Lead small groups at least weekly.
Maintain cumulative folders accurately.
Plan activities for different grade levels.
Perform other duties as assigned.