Job description

MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

SCHOOL COUNSELOR (ESA): LEAVE REPLACEMENT

JOB SUMMARY

The responsibilities of the position are to provide counsel, guidance and intervention strategies to students at assigned school in a wide range of issues ranging from personal/social/emotional adjustment, proper behavior, academic and physical welfare and, if assigned to secondary school, career/college planning.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Master of Education degree; valid Educational Staff Associate (ESA) certification from the State of Washington. No allowable substitutions.

Licenses’ & Special Requirements: As specified for the specific assignments. Satisfactory background clearance results (fingerprinting required).

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

· Demonstrated proficiency in effective communication.

· Ability to develop rapport with students at assigned grade levels.

· Knowledge of effective counseling and behavior modification techniques.

· Demonstrated skill in individual and group counseling.

· Ability to establish objectives.

· Skill in effective listening.

· Ability to research, plan, develop and implement counseling programs.

· Ability to assess and evaluate student progress and achievement.

· Ability to adapt and modify techniques and materials for effectiveness.

· Ability to promote and encourage skills acquisition and learning.

· Ability to provide and maintain an effective counseling environment.

· Ability to locate and/or create counseling materials.

· Ability to supervise and instruct student behavior.

· Skill in modeling effective behavior.

· Knowledge of effective behavioral techniques.

· Ability to develop and implement behavior plans.

· Ability to discipline students.

· Skill in organization and time management.

· Ability to maintain accurate records.

· Ability to direct activities of non-certificated staff.

· Ability to work independently.

· Ability to work cooperatively and in teams.

· Ability to be fair and consistent when working with students.

· Ability to maintain strict confidentiality

· Demonstrated creativity and flexibility in problem solving and guidance of students and parents.

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, administrators and the public.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Counsels students individually and in small groups on a wide range of issues; assists students in resolution of social/emotional/educational and physical issues affecting their welfare.

· Provides support and assistance in developing interpersonal and other skills essential to student welfare and educational achievement; assists with a wide range of problem-solving, anger management, social and emotional skills training, self-concept, academic problems, behavior problems, and other issues.

· Coordinates services for students; makes referrals to special programs and services as appropriate; serves as advocate for students as appropriate; meets with service providers as appropriate; coordinates school/community services to children.

· Assists students in developing self-esteem and responsible behaviors; models appropriate behavior, maintains classroom management; acknowledges, discusses, rewards, and corrects student behavior, disciplines students as necessary; maintains student safety.

· Develops and implements behavior modification programs.

· Consults with staff, parents and administrators on a wide range of issues relating to student achievement and proper behavior, assists staff in developing effective programs for students, particularly in educational attainment, social adjustment, behavior management and career plans; confers with parents; assists parents in developing effective parenting skills as requested.

· Provides crisis intervention counseling to students as needed; listens to student confidences; adapts to individual situations and needs; facilitates intervention and problem resolution for student safety and welfare; coordinates response as necessary.

· Guides and counsels students individually and in groups on educational and career plans and objectives, if at the high school level.

· Provides Drug and Alcohol Counseling; provides training; monitors services to and goals of students served.

· May coordinate specific programs, such as testing programs or scheduling and registration; may make classroom presentations and conduct or arrange for staff training related to counseling.

· Creates positive counseling atmosphere to encourage and motivate students to learn essential skills, develop essential attitudes and experience successful learning.

· Participates in school and district decisions; attends meetings, activities and events; serves on committees as appropriate; promotes student learning and achievement; promotes positive public and community relations; facilitates team process to develop appropriate behavior plans and programs as appropriate to student needs.

· Maintains current knowledge of counseling research, trends and specific subject fields; attends professional development conferences, seminars, classes and in-service activities.

· Collects and compiles data as required; provides reports and interpretations as necessary for program and administrative requirements.

· Coordinates and organizes special programs and events, such as student recognition or staff mentoring and training; coordinates and implements building student programs, such as HiCap, 504, and behavior plans, etc.

· Assists in a variety of building management activities, such as supervising halls and play areas if assigned to elementary school, assisting visitors, maintaining a positive school environment for learning and teaching, and related activities.

· Serves as member of instructional team of the District; performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position; other duties as assigned.

· Respects confidentiality of information.

CONDITIONS

The preceding list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

MENTAL DEMANDS

Requires substantial planning, development, and creativity; effective instructional techniques and knowledge of assigned subject areas; organizational and time management skills; ability to concentrate under distractions from classroom activities; exposure to frequent interruptions; high level of proficiency in reading, writing, and mathematics; ability to make independent on-the-spot and long-range decisions; adaptability and flexibility to different student learning and behavioral styles and abilities; effective communication skills; effective decision-making and problem-solving skills; ability to work independently; cooperation and ability to work as team-member; self-discipline in behavior and attitude; accurate record-keeping; dealing with distraught, angry or hostile individuals on occasion; must be able to direct, control, or plan activities of other, influence people in their opinions, attitudes, or judgments, and making judgments and decisions; depending on assignment excellent hand-eye coordination, ability to perform precision/detailed work, excellent vision including near, far sighted, and peripheral vision, acute hearing ability may be required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Exposed to diseases carried by students; exposed to student noise levels; and other environmental conditions. Other physical demands vary by position assignment; may require prolonged standing or sitting; writing, talking , hearing, and use of hands; may require attending to students’ personal hygiene; may require lifting and positioning students; may require restraining out-of-control students; may require assisting students with physical activities; may be exposed to substantial noise, such as in shop or music instruction; may work with potentially dangerous machinery or materials, such as in science or shop instruction; may be exposed to visual display terminal for prolonged periods; may occasionally work outdoors in inclement weather; may be asked to attend evening meetings or activities; may represent the district on potentially sensitive or controversial matters.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $56,740.00 - $110,946.00 per year

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bellingham, WA 98226: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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