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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate School Counselor to join our educational team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive counseling services to students, helping them overcome academic, social, and emotional challenges. You will work closely with teachers, parents, and administrators to create a supportive and nurturing environment that promotes student well-being and academic success. Your role will involve individual and group counseling sessions, crisis intervention, and the development of personalized plans to address students' needs. You will also be responsible for implementing programs that foster a positive school climate and enhance students' personal and social development. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a deep understanding of child and adolescent development, and a commitment to fostering a safe and inclusive school environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of students and have the skills and experience required, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Provide individual and group counseling to students.
- Develop and implement personalized plans to address students' academic, social, and emotional needs.
- Collaborate with teachers, parents, and administrators to support student success.
- Conduct crisis intervention and provide immediate support to students in distress.
- Implement programs that promote a positive school climate and enhance students' personal and social development.
- Monitor and track students' progress and adjust plans as needed.
- Facilitate communication between students, parents, and school staff.
- Provide guidance on academic and career planning.
- Assist students in developing coping strategies and resilience.
- Conduct assessments to identify students' needs and strengths.
- Maintain accurate and confidential records of counseling sessions.
- Participate in professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices.
- Advocate for students' needs and rights within the school community.
- Develop and deliver workshops and presentations on relevant topics.
- Support students in developing positive relationships with peers and adults.
- Address issues related to bullying, substance abuse, and mental health.
- Provide resources and referrals to external support services as needed.
- Collaborate with community organizations to enhance support for students.
- Promote a safe and inclusive school environment.
- Participate in school-wide initiatives and committees.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Master's degree in School Counseling or a related field.
- State certification or licensure as a School Counselor.
- Experience working with children and adolescents in an educational setting.
- Strong understanding of child and adolescent development.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to build rapport with students, parents, and staff.
- Strong problem-solving and crisis intervention skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Knowledge of counseling theories and techniques.
- Experience with academic and career planning.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Proficiency in using technology for record-keeping and communication.
- Ability to develop and implement effective programs and interventions.
- Experience with group facilitation and workshop delivery.
- Knowledge of community resources and referral processes.
- Ability to advocate for students' needs and rights.
- Strong ethical standards and professional integrity.
- Willingness to participate in ongoing professional development.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What inspired you to become a School Counselor?
- How do you approach building rapport with students?
- Can you describe a time when you successfully intervened in a student crisis?
- How do you handle confidentiality and sensitive information?
- What strategies do you use to promote a positive school climate?
- How do you support students with diverse backgrounds and needs?
- Can you provide an example of a successful group counseling session you facilitated?
- How do you collaborate with teachers, parents, and administrators?
- What is your approach to academic and career planning for students?
- How do you stay current with best practices in school counseling?
- Describe a challenging case you worked on and how you resolved it.
- How do you address issues related to bullying and substance abuse?
- What role do you believe a School Counselor plays in promoting mental health?
- How do you assess students' needs and strengths?
- Can you discuss a program or initiative you implemented that had a positive impact?
- How do you handle conflicts between students?
- What techniques do you use to help students develop coping strategies?
- How do you ensure that your counseling services are inclusive and equitable?
- Describe your experience with crisis intervention.
- How do you balance your responsibilities and manage your time effectively?
