Job Summary:
We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated School Counselor to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in behavior management, counseling, character development, child welfare knowledge, individual and group counseling, and social work. The School Counselor will play a crucial role in supporting students' emotional well-being and academic success.
Duties:
Understands and supports the mission, vision and values of Harmony Public Schools.
- Assists in treatment planning for each child
- Conducts daily documentation
- Improves children’s behavior through coping skills and other therapeutic interventions
- Conducts group and 1 on 1 counseling sessions
- Develops, implements, and evaluates a comprehensive counseling and guidance program.
- Counsels individuals and small groups of students with presenting needs/concerns.
- Consults with parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant individuals to enhance their work with students.
- Uses an effective process for assisting students and others to use special programs and services.
- Presents the school comprehensive guidance curriculum (Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Character School, Restorative Practices, etc.).
- Assists teachers in the teaching of the school comprehensive guidance curriculum.
- Works with students on an individual basis in the solution of personal problems related to home and family relationships, health and emotional adjustment.
- Confers with parents whenever necessary.
- Assists in the orientation of new faculty members on school wide behavior program.
- Provides in-service training in guidance for teachers and student teachers.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Preferred Skills:
- Proficiency in the identification and treatment of mental disorders
- Ability to think in terms of population management, addressing a large clientele in the most effective ways possible
- Knowledge of evidence-based behavioral assessments and interventions relevant to medical conditions
- Ability to make quick and accurate clinical assessments
- Care-management skills and knowledge of local resources for outside referrals
- Skill in targeted, brief psychotherapy and in running group sessions
- Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.
- Ability to use computer including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software, calculator, copy machine and telephone.
- Ability to analyze data
- Ability to use effective interview techniques, effective public speaking skills, and problem-solving skills
Join our team as a School Counselor and make a positive impact on the lives of students. Apply now to be part of our supportive educational environment where every student's well-being is a top priority.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Grade levels:
Physical setting:
- Charter school
- Public school
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
License/Certification:
- School Counseling Certification (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Ability to Relocate:
- Dallas, TX: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person