Job Specifications:PA School Counselor certificate and 3-5 years previous School Counseling experience neededExperience with the ASCA standards and competencies, Restorative Practices, SAP, and trauma-informed care and/or willingness to be trainedAbility to multitask and work in a fast-paced environmentScrupulous attention to detail requiredAbility to analyze data to ensure continuous improvementExcellent communicator and collaborator who is willing to have difficult conversations to ensure positive change within the organizationA belief and understanding that collaboration and community are key elements in arts educationAbility to be a creative problem solver who is not afraid to ask questionsAbility to oversee all aspects of department leadership while engaging and supporting faculty & staff in a positive and collaborative environmentCandidates from diverse backgrounds are welcomed and encouraged to apply12-month positionCounseling Department SupportSchedule and run Counseling Department meetings and communicate outcomes with Assistant Principal of Specialized ServicesSupports the Assistant Principal of Specialized Services in developing and overseeing the Counseling Department budget, communicating the budgetary needs of the counseling teamSupports 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 managementFamily engagement event planning and implementationMeeting Career and College Readiness, Chapter 339, & Naviance requirementsDevelopment and implementation of Mental Health InitiativesCoordination and implementation of Standardized testing (PSAT and SAT) and College Board AP ExamsAssist with stakeholder communication as neededStudent Course Scheduling SupportSupports 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 departmentsWork with the Administration to pull the requested course audit report to project the necessary number of course sections needed for the following school yearAssist school counselors to ensure their caseload of students have selected the correct courses for enrollment the following yearWork with counselors to review and adjust any errors on the course verification roster reportEnsure that all counselors update the academic review and scheduling forms for teachers/familiesCoordinate counselor classroom scheduling orientation visits according to scheduling timelinesWork with counselors to develop content to be delivered during scheduling orientation and other classroom visitsSupport the Director of Admissions with Academic Review training for Core Faculty and Artistic acceptance meetingsDevelop new systems and structures to better organize workflow within the counseling department and enhance student relationships with their counselorsStudent SupportEnsures that all counselors are participating in quarterly "Incomplete" meetings and communicating with students, teachers, and families regarding approved, denied, or modified requestsEnsures that all counselors are making recommendations to the administrative team regarding Medical Exemptions and Incompletes for studentsOversees the preparation of all records and reports as deemed necessary by the Administrative TeamKeeps an open line of communication between the Administration and the counseling teamWorks with the entire counseling team to ensure student mental health needs are assessed and addressedPartners with Assistant Principal of Specialized Services to support the Student Support Team (SST) meetingsAssists the counselors with communication between outside educational agencies and student placements when appropriateHelps to facilitate Restorative ConferencesEnsures that midpoint family meetings are called if students may be at risk of failing the school yearCreates and maintains the school counseling and family engagement calendarCoordinates communication with all stakeholders and oversees all aspects and the implementation of Core and Artistic Summer Credit RecoveryServes as a member of the SAP teamParticipates in IEP and/or 504 meetings if assigned counselor is unavailableOther responsibilities as assigned or as the need arisesJob Type: Full-timePay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per yearSchedule:8 hour shiftWork Location: In person#J-18808-Ljbffr