Summer Institute School Counselor - Black Student Achievement Program (BSAP)

Howard County Public School System•Columbia, MD

33d

About The Position

Under the direction of the Black Student Achievement Program Supervisor, the BSAP Summer Institute School Counselor will promote student success, provide preventive services, and respond to identified student needs by implementing a comprehensive school counseling program that addresses academic, career, and social/emotional development for all students within the program.

Requirements

Possession of (or eligibility for) a Professional Certification as a School Counselor by the Maryland State Department of Education.
Knowledge of growth and developmental stages for child and adolescent development.
Official proof of education and certification must be uploaded at the time of submitting the application. (An official transcript or an evaluation of Foreign education by one of the agencies approved by Maryland State Dept. of Education (MSDE) is required)
Two supervisory references will be requested prior to any offer of employment. A task action will be sent by your recruiter upon meeting job qualifications. Please gather contact information including email addresses for your current and most recent supervisors. References from co-workers, friends, neighbors and relatives will not be accepted.
A current employee of a school district.
Knowledge of national, state, and local school counseling standards and adherence to professional and ethical standards of the American School Counselor Association (ASCA).
Have three years of successful school-based professional counseling experience.
Demonstrated outstanding interpersonal communication with the ability to work effectively with persons from diverse backgrounds.
Outstanding references relative to demonstrated knowledge of current instructional and curricular methodologies.
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, central office, and school-based staff, students, parents, and community members.
Excellent oral, written, speaking, and analytical skills.
Ability to properly maintain confidential information.
Leadership and advocacy in working with all stakeholders within the school and community.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent organization and time management skills.
Advanced computer application skills.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the BSAP Summer Institute Administrative Team to design a comprehensive, data-driven school counseling program that meets the needs of diverse learners.
Align program goals and strategies with district expectations, best practices, and the State School Counseling Curriculum.
Articulate a clear counseling vision for a successful summer program.
Develop program-wide theme weeks to increase student and staff engagement.
Facilitate team-building activities for the administrative team.
Maintain current, accessible resources for BSAP Summer Institute students and families.
Communicate program goals and key updates to stakeholders (administrators, teachers, students, families, community/business partners) through weekly newsletters.
Provide direct services through a school counseling curriculum and preventive/responsive supports.
Implement developmentally appropriate, prevention-oriented group activities that build life skills for postsecondary success.
Deliver data-driven interventions and employ appropriate counseling strategies (individual, group, and program-wide).
Consult and collaborate with parents/guardians, teachers, administrators, and community resources to address identified student needs.
Support school and district collaborative processes, including work with Special Education and students receiving Section 504 services.
Relate effectively to students and staff and engage respectfully with culturally diverse families and communities.
Demonstrate a commitment to academic success and social-emotional well-being for all students
Accurately interpret and use student data to inform services and measure impact.
Evaluate program activities and include results and recommendations in the BSAP Summer Institute Summary Report.
Use available technology tools to enhance program delivery and communication.
Adhere to all applicable laws, policies, procedures, and ethical standards of the school counseling profession.