The School Counselor advises and counsels students and provides educational services in collaboration with the school's teachers and administration. The role also involves providing crisis intervention services as needed.
Responsibilities
Support the mental health of students individually and/or in small group counseling sessions to help them understand and overcome personal, emotional, social, or behavioral challenges
Support curriculum through ongoing classroom guidance
Utilize a variety of strategies in problem solving with individual students
Counsel students to help them understand and overcome personal, social, or behavioral problems affecting their educational situations
Provide crisis intervention to students when difficult situations occur at schools
Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, administrators, and other professionals to discuss children's progress, resolve behavioral, academic, and other problems, and to determine priorities for students and their resource needs
Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations
Prepare students for later educational experiences by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks
Identify cases of domestic abuse or other family problems and encourage students or parents to seek additional assistance from mental health professionals
Teach classes and present self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and social emotional learning programs
Attend meetings, educational conferences, and training workshops and serve on committees as needed
Establish and enforce administration policies and rules governing student behavior
Contribute to a team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
Perform other duties as needed
Requirements
Master
's degree in Counseling or related field preferred
At least five years of experience in related field
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance
Appreciation and respect for the Catholic Church and its teachings
Conduct consistent with and supportive of the mission and purpose of the Church; public behavior must not violate the faith, morals or laws of the Church or the policies of the diocese
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Knowledge of best developmentally appropriate practices for grades K-8
Familiarity with MTSS process as it relates to Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 behavioral interventions
Understanding of meeting the needs of a socially and culturally diverse student population
High level of organizational and interpersonal skill
Attention to detail
Ability to work well with others
Ability to manage and to present oneself professionally
Ability to communicate effectively with subordinates, Principal, staff, students, and parents
Confidentiality is essential
Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts such as adding, dividing, and multiplying
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to stand, walk, talk, feel, sit, grasp, hear and perform repetitive motions of the hands/wrists; required to see up close and from far away
Ability to lift up to 30 lbs
Fulfill the Diocese of Orlando Safe Environment Certification process
Undergo screening with the Clearinghouse Care Provider Background Screen
Important Details
Schedule: may be required to work more than 40 hours including occasional evenings and weekends
