FIAN0305726-0059
2024-08-22T00:00:00
2024-08-15T00:00:00
Summary: Utilizing leadership, advocacy, and collaboration, the School Counselor will promote scholar growth, and respond to identified scholar needs by implementing a comprehensive school counseling program that addresses academic, career and personal/social development for all scholars.Essential FunctionsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Support a positive, supportive school culture among scholars, staff, and parents through work with key stakeholdersCollaborate with leadership on developing social emotional programs and curriculum, including delivery of social-emotional instruction in grade level classroomsCounsel scholars on a short-term basis individually, and/or small group, to help them understand and overcome personal, social, and/or behavioral problems affecting their educational, physical, social and/or emotional growthProvide crisis intervention to scholars when difficult situations occur at school or at homeProvide professional development and 1:1 supports around social emotional intelligence, pro-social and relationship-buildingServes as school liaison with local support agencies and organizations;Provides mandated counseling services pursuant to students’ IEPsCollaborates with teacher(s) in developing behavior plans for identified/referred studentsPlays an integral role in supporting the instructional team in the Response to Intervention (RtI) processCollaborates with the leadership team in overall parent communication in regards to all scholarsConsult with and serve as a resource for scholars, guardians, parents, and teachers regarding the developmental needs of scholarsMaintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, school policies, and administrative regulations, and provide monthly reports to supervisorParticipate in the evaluation and revision of the school counseling programAttend meetings, conferences, and in-service trainings to remain informed of best practices and professional trendsMaintain professional and ethical standards as outlined by Code of Ethics and American School Counselor AssociationPerform Other duties as assigned Education/ExperienceMasters degree in School CounselingNYS School Counseling certificationExperience in an elementary school setting preferredExperience with Second Step curriculum preferred Skills/AbilitiesAbility to establish positive relationships with children and adults;Dependable and able to take guidance from team members;Flexibility and willingness to actively participate in school community;Ability to proactively address scholar behavior;Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;Proactive problem solver who demonstrates initiative and team work;Commitment to the belief that all scholars can learn and to the mission of educational equality;Fidelity to Finn Academy Charter School mission and Finn Academy Accountability Plan
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Finn Academy
Southern
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