School Counselor

Job Purpose

In collaboration with the Student Support Services Manager and the School Principal, the School Counselor provides a comprehensive school counseling program for all students at the site, which aligns with EAGLE’s mission to promote academic achievement, social/emotional development, character formation to all scholars. The School Counselor also provides intervention services with children and families that may include assessment, individual short-term or crisis counseling, group instruction, support groups, and home visitation.

Essential Responsibilities
 

• Identifies and assesses the relevant factors involved in the problems of students referred because of learning, emotional, behavioral, social, physical, economic, cultural, or family difficulties

• Provides information and consultation to teachers, administrators, family members, and significant others in regard to the intervention plan for the child receiving services

• Remains readily available to students so as to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding and maturity
• Establishes a line of communication between the school and the home
• Provides guidance for teachers and student teachers in dealing with student learning or personal problems
• Maintains student records and protects their confidentiality through complying with FERPA guidelines.
• Works collaboratively and in partnership with the Student Support Services Manager, 504, Individual Education Plan (IEP) teams, parent/teacher conferences, and student information meetings by providing social/emotional data
• Utilizes learning activities that are suitable to students and instructional goals
• Monitors social emotional progress when it impacts academic progress in alignment with state and district standards
• Develops and implements a guidance program that aligns with the Arizona School Counseling Program
• Works with outside behavioral health agencies to provide individual and/or family support related to social/emotional needs as needed
• Utilizes community and district resources to meet the individual needs of scholars
• Serves as a liaison between school district and community agencies
• Demonstrates knowledge of the roles/responsibilities of community agencies
• Functions as a credible resource by offering a variety of options and strategies
• Assesses crisis situations and responds appropriately to school and student needs
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned

Competencies

Serving Leader

• Integrity, credibility, and passionate commitment to EAGLE’s mission of Expecting Academic Greatness with a Loving Emphasis

Collaborative Relationships

• Build rapport with scholars, parents, and families
• Exhibits sensitivity, empathy, and acceptance necessary for problem solving

Resource Management

• Maintain accurate and complete records, including but not limited to: attendance, behavior, student achievement data, progress reports, parent communication, etc.

Forming Character

• Recognize, celebrate and reward scholar achievement and character development

Academic Excellence

• Establish a positive, achievement-oriented and structured learning environment where all scholars are invested in their academic excellence and character growth and can fulfill their potential
• Set measurable, ambitious, and attainable goals for the year and each interim assessment cycle

Qualifications
 

• Current Arizona Guidance Counselor Certification (K-12)
• Master’s degree in Counseling (MA), Clinical Social Work (CSW), or Social Work (MSW) from an accredited college or university
• Licensed in Social Work by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners (LMSW/LCSW) or Licensed as a Professional Counselor by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners
• 3- 5 years of experience preferred
• Experience working with scholars and families in low-income urban communities

• Demonstrates ability in working with diverse populations (ELL, Special Education and Gifted)
• Demonstrates an understanding of the unique challenges facing Title I students and their families.
• Exceptional MS Excel Skills and strong skills in MS Office and Outlook

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.