Long Term Substitute- Elementary School Counselor

To promote student success, provide preventive services, and respond to identified student needs by implementing a comprehensive school counseling program that addresses academic, career, and personal/social development for all students Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A Essential Duties:Communicates the goals of the comprehensive school counseling program to administrators, teachers, students and parents. Uses the majority of time providing direct services through the guidance curriculum, individual student support services, and most remaining time in program management, system support, and accountability. Delivers a comprehensive school counseling program. Responds to students and parents in a timely manner. Provides sensitive and confidential service to students and parents. Implements developmentally appropriate and prevention-oriented group activities to meet student needs and school goals by meeting with students individually, in small groups or classes. Incorporates the life skills that students need to be successful in the twenty-first century into counseling programs. This includes providing opportunities for students to develop the ability to make positive choices, enhance self-concept, and relate well with others. Assists all students, individually or in groups, with developing academic, career and personal/social skills, including support for the college search process using technology like Naviance. Accurately and appropriately interprets and utilizes student data and assist teachers and parents/guardians in interpreting and understanding student data. Consults and collaborates effectively with parents/guardians, teachers, administrators, and other educational/community resources regarding students with identified concerns and needs. Implements an effective referral and follow-up process as a part of the school’s intervention team. Updates, maintains, and tracks 504 Plan information. Coordinates and/or administers standardized tests in accordance (e.g. PSSA, Keystone Exam, universal screening, AP exams, SATs, ACTs, etc.) with District testing program. Proactively communicates with building administration regarding crisis situations. Adheres to laws, policies, procedures, and ethical standards of the school counseling profession. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by the District Policy, Administrative Policy, and Pennsylvania law. Communicates with parents/guardians during and outside normal classroom day to create partnership around student learning by means of newsletters, notes, phone calls, conferences, and other means to the department curriculum/program. Attends district department and faculty meetings and serves on district committees as required. Attends established traditional school-sponsored activities (i.e.: back-to-school night, open house, and other activities customarily attended by classroom teachers and/or faculty members) Participates in curriculum related and programmatic activities that are a part of the regular district program, including but not limited to field trips or overnight camping trips that have been historically part of the school curriculum and programming. Participates in in-services and staff development activities and staff meetings as required or assigned. Maintains an ongoing program of professional growth that satisfies district requirements but also satisfies personal expectation as a professional. Provides, when appropriate, information and recommendations (verbal and written) when requested for student placement, course selection, awards, scholarships and in pursuit of other academic, extra-curricular endeavors or employment. Demonstrates professionalism and adheres to the Professional Code of Conduct. Works additional 20 work days for a full-time employee (part-time employee will work proportional percentage number of days) than non-school counseling professionals as per CBA. Employment before and after the school year (during summer months) will be compensated at the individual counselor's per diem rate. Follows established policies and procedures for reporting incidents (e.g., child abuse, substance abuse, harassment, and violence). Other duties as assigned by the Building Principal and/or Administration. Qualifications and Requirements: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university required. Valid PA Department of Education Certificate in appropriate area. Strong skill set in human relations, communications, problem solving and organization. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines