Schools Out 1:1 Counselor

South Burlington School District•South Burlington, VT

About The Position

At South Burlington School District, we believe in supporting the whole employee—inside and outside the workplace. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes amazing, competitively priced health insurance, dental coverage, sick time, professional time and other leaves. Additionally, we offer a robust retirement plan which for educators is through VT State Teachers Retirement; and for other staff consists of a 403b plan with up to 6% provided by the district. Employees may also enjoy professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, wellness initiatives, Employee Assistance Programs and meaningful work that directly impacts student success and community growth. Summary: Supervises assigned student and helps to maintain a safe, engaging learning environment. Engages assigned student in appropriate behavior; works to co-regulate, guides and models social emotional skills.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree or sixty (60) or more college-level credits is preferred.
Two or more years of successful experience in a school setting and work with special needs students is preferred.
Certified in First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), and Second Step Basic Specialized Care, and maintained Advanced Specialized Care Certification annually.
Trained in Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS).
Demonstrated knowledge in instructional strategies, developmental learning, communication strategies, use of age-appropriate materials, and specialized instructional techniques (vocational skills, social skills, speech-language skills.)
Knowledge of learning disabilities, cognitive impairments, autism spectrum disorders, and communication impairments.
Knowledge of special education teaching methods, theories, and laws.
Good understanding of standard classroom operations and teaching methods; good ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form and demonstrated active listening and advocacy skills.
Ability to plan, organize, and manage time effectively.
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all District requirements and Board policies.
Demonstrated ongoing commitment to workplace diversity, sustainability, and delivering exceptional customer service.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated knowledge of disabilities, laws, teaching principles and methods, and instructional programming is helpful.

Responsibilities

Implements a curriculum that focuses on student’s independence and ability to function within groups.
Supervises student(s) to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment exists for all students.
Implements appropriate techniques to co-regulate, guide and model social emotional behavior.
Supports student social emotional learning by modeling language and skills.
Co-regulates with students who may struggle with self-regulation.
Follows district policies and procedures to include but not limited to: instructional techniques, communication plans, and behavior management.
Reports any significant incidents to the supervisor.
Cooperates with classroom teachers, co-workers, parents, and others to ensure that activities are appropriate for assigned student(s).
Adjusts activities when accommodations may be needed.
Provides recommendations for enhancing student engagement, student program plan.
Provides feedback on student progress and needs.
Actively participates in department, student planning, and committee meetings or may attend meetings (e.g., PBIS) as requested by the supervisor.
Proactively models positive, constructive behavior to others.
Participates in training and professional development that is deemed necessary by the School’s Out Program Administrator and in compliance with the District and the Agency of Human Services licensing regulations.
Remains current on district programs and best practices in the profession; may be required to attend training.

Benefits

competitively priced health insurance
dental coverage
sick time
professional time and other leaves
robust retirement plan which for educators is through VT State Teachers Retirement
403b plan with up to 6% provided by the district
professional development opportunities
tuition reimbursement
wellness initiatives
Employee Assistance Programs
meaningful work that directly impacts student success and community growth
Supportive colleagues and leadership
Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Professional growth and advancement
Comprehensive benefits
Meaningful work that impacts students daily