Constellation Schools – School Counselor

Constellation Schools – School Counselor

Requirements

• Graduate degree in Counseling, Social Work or related field.
• Valid State of Ohio certification and demonstrated competence as a school based social services counselor.
• Must demonstrate mastery of all areas of counseling responsibility and be computer literate.
• Must demonstrate a strong understanding of local, regional, State and Federal resources that support families, students and school institutions.
• Successful completion of federal and state criminal background checks.
• Ability to work well under pressure as well as effectively prioritize and execute tasks to meet deadlines consistently.
• Ability to use discretion in managing confidential information.
• High quality written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Share a commitment to the success of the mission, goals, and objectives of the charter school.
• Set high expectations and standards for the achievement of students and own personal performance.
• Offer resources, professional expertise and coaching that supports student achievement of school’s academic standards.
• Use multiple sources of data collection to analyze barriers to student achievement and to access, identify and apply to the improvement of the behavior management program.
• Offer opportunities for the community to be involved in student and school success.
• Assume responsibility for coordinating, monitoring and reporting student interventions.
• Serve as resource specialist for teachers and parents regarding any counseling needs.
• Work with students, parents and staff in a compassionate and productive manner.
• Assist teachers in effective planning, organization and implementation of strategies for optimum behavior management.
• Serve as liaison to school staff and outside resources; maintain consistency and continuity in the school’s response procedures.
• Plan for initial student assessment and participate on the IEP team as appropriate.
• Conduct or oversee student evaluations.
• Guide the teacher learning process in implementing personal learning plans of students as a means to effective classroom management.
• Identify and develop creative intervention methods and procedures to adapt effectively to unusual situations.
• Demonstrate exceptional counseling techniques including documentation and student tracking.
• Work cooperatively with parents and generate parents’ confidence in the teacher and the school community at large.
• Provide a school culture based on the principles of firm, fair, and consistent practices, respect for individual students, and development of responsible citizenship.
• Conduct one-self according to professional, ethical principles.
• Be familiar with and support school administration in the effective implementation of the school’s Emergency Response Plan.
• Adhere to all procedures and policies as outlined in the Employee Manual.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong social/emotional or trauma informed care background preferred.
• Experience in an urban and/or school turnaround setting is a plus.