PA K-5 Certified School Counselor Job at Focused Staffing, Chester, PA

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  • Focused Staffing
  • Chester, PA

Job Description

Position: Elementary School Counselor

Rate: Up to $55 per hour

Commitment: Temporary - until June 2025

 

Job Description:

To provide counseling services to students as directed. Work cooperatively with the interdisciplinary team members to provide services to students and families.


Essential Functions:

  • Provides counseling services to students who have emotional and/or behavioral components in their Individual Education Plan (IEP)
  • Provides career-counseling services as needed and if appropriate
  • Provides counseling to promote social skills, behavior management, coping mechanisms, and increased attention to task
  • Participates in the development and implementation of IEPs
  • Organizes, coordinates, and conducts in-service training for staff regarding behavior management, socialization, Children and Youth Services (CYS) practices, etc.
  • Communicates and works collaboratively with other staff and parents regarding the social and emotional issues of the student
  • Adheres to weekly counseling schedules and provides written documentation to the Director of Social Services/Parent Involvement
  • Participates in the formulation of policies related to drug and alcohol awareness, behavior issues, and attention difficulties
  • Maintains daily documentation of all services provided
  • Reports problems of neglect or abuse to local CYS agency
  • Complies with policies, regulations, and procedures of the school; communicates effectively with parents and works collaboratively with staff
  • Displays high-level professional conduct and image at all times; establishes and maintains an acceptable attendance record; and participates in extra-curricular activities and/or leadership roles outside the classroom
  • Performs other related duties as assigned

 

Minimum Requirements:

  • Master's Degree in Counseling from an accredited college or university
  • Pennsylvania Criminal Record Check Clearance
  • Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance
  • FBI Criminal Background Clearance

Certifications/Licenses :

  • Pennsylvania Certification in Elementary (K-5) School Counselor (required)

Demonstrated Knowledge of :

  • Applicable school counseling laws and practices
  • Understanding and interpreting a student's IEP
  • Mental health issues and proper procedures for identification and referrals
  • Conducting interviews and engaging students and their families
  • McKinney-Vento Act
  • The adverse effects of poverty, trauma, and homelessness on children

 

Demonstrated Ability to :

  • Communicate and manage time effectively
  • Work with students' emotional and behavioral issues in a manner that respects their privacy and enhances their educational experience both socially, emotionally, and academically
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with community agencies, students, families, team members, and others

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Temporary work, Local area,

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