Substitute School Counselor

Ohio Department of Education•Upper Arlington, OH

34d•Onsite

About The Position

The role of the professional school counselor is to maximize the success of all students using a data informed comprehensive school counseling program which addresses the academic, social/emotional, and college/career development domains. The professional school counselor collaborates with teachers, support staff,administrators, and community stakeholders to meet the needs of their students through prevention and intervention. As a leader, they advocate for systemic change to ensure a safe and equitable learning environment to safeguard the rights of all members of the school community. School counselors uphold the ethics and standards as described by the professional counseling associations.

Requirements

Master's Degree in School Counseling from a four-year college or university
Appropriate State of Ohio certifications/license
Effective counseling and teaching techniques
Knowledge of course offerings including college and career pathways
Knowledge of school counseling curriculum and understanding of the ASCA Model
Able to meet the needs of various populations of students
Cultural awareness and competence and social justice
Ability to work effectively with others
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
Effective, active listening skills
Organizational and problem solving skills
Test interpretation knowledge and skills
Support an environment that promotes student safety
Effectively use technology to deliver services and meet student needs
Knowledge of behavior modification strategies, understanding of school as an institution, system and how students go through the system

Nice To Haves

One or two years related experience preferred
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

Responsibilities

Classroom School Counseling Curriculum: Counselors create, teach, and evaluate developmentally appropriate curriculum which reflects the following areas: academic, social/emotional, and college/career development.
Group Activities: School counselors conduct planned small groups outside the classroom to respond to students' identified needs or interests.
Individual Counseling: As determined by student need, school counselors advise students using personal/social, academic, and college/career information in planning and support.
Additional Support Services: As advocates for all students, school counselors consult and collaborate with parents/guardians, colleagues, and community stakeholders to help students, families and, when necessary, to refer to outside support agencies. Through the advisory council, school counselors communicate information to stakeholders and gain feedback to best serve the school community.
Professional and Personal Development.. School counselors follow best practices to improve professional skills and uphold the ethics and standards as described by the professional counseling associations.
Other duties as collaboratively developed with the Superintendent or his/her designee, and in alignment with the ASCA National Model.
Serve as a role model for students
Respond to routine questions and requests in a timely, appropriate manner
Supervise field placement, practicum and intern school counselors
Understanding and willingness to become knowledgeable in current trends that impact students
Adhere to the Professional Standards for Educators
Support course selection, scheduling, and academic planning
Assist in providing professional learning that supports students' academic achievement, social and emotional learning, and educational and college/career planning
Support the transition of new students/families