Specialist, Secondary Counselor Positions, Job 19-1021 Job Opening

Specialist, Secondary Counselor Positions, Job 19-1021

Mukilteo School District

Everett, Washington
— Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Category: Guidance Counselor

Specific vacancies may include full and/or part time; continuing and/or non-continuing positions. Specific location(s) to be determined. Full time positions are 7.75 hours per day for 182 days plus 3 TRI days. Secondary counselors also receive 12 extended days.

Minimum Qualifications: Valid Washington State Educational Staff Associate certificate in school counseling.

Applicants interested must follow the application procedures carefully. Consideration will only be given to fully completed application files.

JOB TITLE : SECONDARY SCHOOL COUNSELOR

JOB SUMMARY: Plan, organize and deliver a comprehensive school guidance and counseling program that personalizes education and supports, promotes, and enhances the academic, personal, social and career development of all students.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Coordinates parent conferences, communicates with parents regarding academic and social concerns; communicates with staff to provide academic, social and emotional interventions.
Oversees scheduling of students, assists with new student registration, and induction of new students to the school.
Leads 504 team meetings, participates in child study team meetings, works cooperatively with special education teams, and assists with evaluation and placement meetings.
Coordinates building wide or grade level assessments for the state or district including training staff, accounting for and securing testing materials, disseminating data, and contributing to the school improvement plan
Educates parent, students and staff on various topics including bullying and harassment
Participates with other staff to cooperatively develop effective, positive techniques for improving student behavior.
Provides positive assistance and guidance to a diverse student population
Consults with parents, staff, students, and outside agency personnel regarding mental health, behavioral, social/emotional, developmental appropriateness, educational concerns and means of intervention for student benefit.
Participates in team and individual instructional planning
Facilitates and participates in staff meetings, planning events
Provides crisis intervention assistance; makes CPS referrals; trains staff on crisis intervention.
Works cooperatively with total building staff in an atmosphere of cooperation and collegiality.
Implement and comply with District policies and the Code of Professional Conduct.
Maintain consistent attendance and conform to regular work hours specified under contract.
Fulfill other duties as assigned by the supervisor
JOB REQUIREMENTS; MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:
Knowledge of applicable federal and state rules and regulations
Understanding of school wide academic offerings, scheduling of students
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to each pupil, taking into consideration individual background and characteristics
Ability to effectively address a wide range of academic , social and developmental needs including at-risk, cultural diversity, physical disabilities, English language learners, and special education students
Ability to operate a computer and learn the operation of specific software programs.
Ability to assess and evaluate student progress and achievement
Ability to utilize assessment data to make recommendations for school improvement planning
Ability to promote and encourage learning and promote safe learning environments for all
Skill in organization and time management
Ability to collaborate with administration, parents, students, staff, and outside agencies
Ability to maintain accurate records
Ability to work independently and take initiative
Ability to effectively communicate in verbal and written formats with a variety of constituents
Ability to work cooperatively with other professionals in a team setting
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to strengthen job-related competencies and participate in professional development activities

E DUCATION:
Valid Washington State Educational Staff Associate certificate in school counseling
Valid Washington State driver’s license required

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Successful and recent experience as a counselor in a school setting
Student cultural and economic diversity experience
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: SECONDARY SCHOOL COUNSELOR

Occasionally
1% - 33%
Frequently
34% - 65%
Continually
66% - 100%
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