School Counselor (High School)
Company: Waterbury Public Schools
Location: Waterbury
Posted on: June 23, 2022
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Job Description:
Position Type: Non-Teaching Certified Positions/School
CounselorDate Posted: 6/15/2021Location: DistrictwideDate
Available: 08/23/2021JOB CLASSIFICATION TITLE BARGAINING UNIT
CLASSIFICATION High School Counselor Waterbury Teachers'
Association CEA-NEA DEPARTMENT REPORTS TO College and Career
Readiness Receives administrative direction from the Principal or
other administrative official of a higher grade FLSA DESIGNATION
Exempt PART I - SUMMARY OF CLASSIFICATION This class of educators
are uniquely trained in adolescent development, learning
strategies, self-awareness, self-management, social awareness,
relationship skills, and responsible decision-making, who
understand and promote success for today's diverse students. They
implement a school counseling framework along with the Portrait of
a Graduate to support students through this important developmental
period in a safe, supportive, culturally sustaining, and equitable
learning environment. (ASCA, 2019). PART II - QUALIFICATIONS
Master's Degree in School Counseling from an accredited college or
university in School Counseling School Counselor Certification
issued by the CT State Department of Education (068) Connecticut
requirements for certification as a School Counselor Continuing
education requirements of a Certified School Counselor PART III -
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (The following identifies the primary and
essential functions of the position and is not intended to be an
exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities). The Essential
Role of the High School Counselor Use school counseling
research-based standards and competencies to inform the
implementation of a comprehensive school counseling framework to
create systematic change; Provide appraisal and advisement to all
students through large group, classroom, small group and individual
settings regarding academic, career, and social/emotional needs;
Implement a developmentally appropriate school counseling
curriculum to all students; Consult and collaborate with teachers,
families, administrators, support staff, and outside agencies in
regards to early identification and intervention of students'
academic and social/emotional needs critical to achievement and
success; Make referrals to appropriate school and community
resources; Provide short-term small group and individual counseling
to help students learn coping skills for personal, social,
academic, and family concerns; Use data to develop and implement
action plans, identify gaps in achievement, opportunity and
attainment to provide student services. Work collaboratively with
school psychologists, social workers, nurses, and other agencies to
provide multi-tiered systems of support to students and families;
Participate in team meetings, student strategy teams, and 504/PPT
meetings as appropriate; Guide high school students starting in 9th
grade to develop their postsecondary educational/career plans,
coordinate career assessments & interpret results to help students
in their planning; Review and evaluate credits, grades, &
transcripts with students, helping them meet graduation
requirements and develop academic plans for success and
postsecondary planning; Provide college & career counseling,
information on scholarships, NCAA requirements, College board
testing and waivers; Assist students in preparing for the financial
aid and college admissions process; Collaborate with middle school
staff to assist students in making a smooth transition to high
school; and provide orientation activities for incoming students
and their families; Consult and be a resource for teachers. Take a
leadership role in seeing the infusion of counseling content into
the curriculum; Provide family education materials and programming,
helping families with school related problems and issues (e.g.,
college planning nights, financial aid nights, college/career
fairs); Review the comprehensive school counseling framework
annually, revising it as needed and planning yearly/monthly
calendars of counseling program activities as well as conducting
annual needs assessments; Advocacy for all students regarding
rigorous courses and higher education, fair, just and compassionate
treatment, for underrepresented groups, including high needs
populations and families; Use data to develop and implement action
plans, identify gaps in achievement, opportunity and attainment to
provide student services; Assists with the building testing as
needed (e.g., PSAT/SAT, NGSS, AP); Participates in parent, teacher,
and student conferences as requested and initiates such conferences
as needed; Utilizes available technology resources to enhance the
school counseling program, including but not limited to: Google
Suite, PowerSchool, and Naviance. PART IV - POSITION SUPERVISES May
provide supervision of School Counseling interns to assist the
student in completing requirements to obtain certification. PART V
- WORKING CONDITIONS, PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Employees
appointed to positions in this class must have adequate physical
strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity
and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform
the duties of the class. A physical examination may be required.
Frequency: Place an "X" in each box that is appropriate to your
job. NEVER (N)OCCASIONALLY (O)FREQUENTLY (F)CONSTANTLY (C)0 % of
Shift1-33% of Shift34-66% of Shift67-100% of ShiftWorking
ConditionsNOFCWorking ConditionsNOFCPhysical DemandsDepth
PerceptionXStandingXColor DistinctionXWalkingXPeripheral
VisionXSittingXDrivingXLiftingXPhysical Strength:CarryingXLittle
Physical Effort (-10 lbs.)XPushingXLight Work (-20
lbs.)XPullingXMedium Work (20-50 lbs.)XClimbingXHeavy Work (50-100
lbs.)XBalancingXVery Heavy Work (100+ lbs.)XStoopingXEnvironmental
ConditionsKneelingXCold (50 degrees F or less)XCrouchingXHeat (90
degrees F or more)XCrawlingXTemperature
ChangesXReachingXWetnessXHandlingXHumidityXGraspingXExtreme Noise
or VibrationXTwistingXExposure to ChemicalsXFeelingXExposure to
Gases and FumesXTalkingXExposure to Unpleasant
OdorsXHearingXExposure to bodily fluidsXRepetitive MotionXExposure
to dampnessXHand/Eye/Foot CoordinationXConfinement to a Small or
Restricting AreaXVisual Acuity/NearXMechanical HazardsXVisual
Acuity/FarXPhysical danger or abuseXThe above statements are
intended to describe the general nature and level of work being
performed by the employee assigned to this position. They are not
to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities
and duties performed by personnel so classified. Waterbury Public
Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act, the District will provide
reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with
disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees
to discuss potential accommodations with the District when
necessary. Prepared on: December 2, 2020
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