Job Specifications:
PA School Counselor certificate and 3-5 years previous School Counseling experience needed
Experience with the ASCA standards and competencies, Restorative Practices, SAP, and trauma-informed care and/or willingness to be trained
Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
Scrupulous attention to detail required
Ability to analyze data to ensure continuous improvement
Excellent communicator and collaborator who is willing to have difficult conversations to ensure positive change within the organization
A belief and understanding that collaboration and community are key elements in arts education
Ability to be a creative problem solver who is not afraid to ask questions
Ability to oversee all aspects of department leadership while engaging and supporting faculty & staff in a positive and collaborative environment
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are welcomed and encouraged to apply
12-month position
Counseling Department Support
Schedule and run Counseling Department meetings and communicate outcomes with Assistant Principal of Specialized Services
Supports the Assistant Principal of Specialized Services in developing and overseeing the Counseling Department budget, communicating the budgetary needs of the counseling team
Supports counselors by facilitating meetings between Administration, students, faculty, and parents regarding student concerns, grading, attendance, classroom behavior, etc.
Monitors and supports School Counseling Department members with all aspects of their responsibilities, which includes but is not limited to:
Student course scheduling request management
Family engagement event planning and implementation
Meeting Career and College Readiness, Chapter 339, & Naviance requirements
Development and implementation of Mental Health Initiatives
Coordination and implementation of Standardized testing (PSAT and SAT) and College Board AP Exams
Assist with stakeholder communication as needed
Student Course Scheduling Support
Supports the school counselors with aspects of student schedules, including but not limited to:
Support Administration with the Master Scheduling Matrix, including courses, teachers, classrooms, and section offerings for all core and artistic departments
Work with the Administration to pull the requested course audit report to project the necessary number of course sections needed for the following school year
Assist school counselors to ensure their caseload of students have selected the correct courses for enrollment the following year
Work with counselors to review and adjust any errors on the course verification roster report
Ensure that all counselors update the academic review and scheduling forms for teachers/families
Coordinate counselor classroom scheduling orientation visits according to scheduling timelines
Work with counselors to develop content to be delivered during scheduling orientation and other classroom visits
Support the Director of Admissions with Academic Review training for Core Faculty and Artistic acceptance meetings
Develop new systems and structures to better organize workflow within the counseling department and enhance student relationships with their counselors
Student Support
Ensures that all counselors are participating in quarterly "Incomplete" meetings and communicating with students, teachers, and families regarding approved, denied, or modified requests
Ensures that all counselors are making recommendations to the administrative team regarding Medical Exemptions and Incompletes for students
Oversees the preparation of all records and reports as deemed necessary by the Administrative Team
Keeps an open line of communication between the Administration and the counseling team
Works with the entire counseling team to ensure student mental health needs are assessed and addressed
Partners with Assistant Principal of Specialized Services to support the Student Support Team (SST) meetings
Assists the counselors with communication between outside educational agencies and student placements when appropriate
Helps to facilitate Restorative Conferences
Ensures that midpoint family meetings are called if students may be at risk of failing the school year
Creates and maintains the school counseling and family engagement calendar
Coordinates communication with all stakeholders and oversees all aspects and the implementation of Core and Artistic Summer Credit Recovery
Serves as a member of the SAP team
Participates in IEP and/or 504 meetings if assigned counselor is unavailable
Other responsibilities as assigned or as the need arises
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
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