School Counselor ( Eastgate)

The school counselor will implement the comprehensive guidance and counseling program according to the State of Nevadas School Counseling Program Student Standards which are aligned with the national standards set forth by the American School Counselors Association (ASCA). The employee utilizing leadership advocacy and collaboration will participate in a school counseling program that promotes and enhances academic achievement personal / social growth and career development for all students.

This person will be expected to adhere to the Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas Standards and Expectations for Licensed Employees and report directly to the school site administrator.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Helps all students develop skills in the areas of academic-personal-social growth educational planning and career development.
• Provides direct counseling services.
• Analyzes data concerning the academic career social and emotional development of pupils to identify issues needs and challenges of pupils.
• Address needs relating to the academic career social and emotional development of all pupils.
• Assists students with acquiring skills that maximize their personal and social development.
• Assist students with developing skills that support academic achievement and lifelong learning.
• Advocate for equitable access to a rigorous education for all pupils and work to remove systemic barriers to such access.
• Provide individual pupils services relating to academic planning and goal setting.
• Provide peer facilitation crisis counseling and short-term counseling to pupils in individual and small-group settings.
• Provide referrals to a pupil and the parent or legal guardian of a pupil as needed for additional support services provided by the school or within the community.
• Networks with all professionals at school and within the counseling community to monitor and assess the needs of students at the site.
• Maintains confidentiality facilitates and / or participates in conferences with teachers students and parents.
• Consults with and serves as a resource for the community.
• Maintains student records and uses Infinite Campus (IC) appropriately.
• Complies with school and district policies and state and federal laws.
• Attends training and ongoing professional development.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Facilitatesrestorative justice and assists with disciplinaryprocedures.

Education / Experience : Any combination of education / experience would likely provide the required knowledge in qualifying.

Education : Masters Degree or a more advanced degree in school counseling from a regionally accredited college

Licenses / Certificates : Possession of or the ability to obtain a valid Nevada educator license with a school counselor endorsement.

Key Skills

Experience Working With Students,Organizational skills,Classroom Management,Behavioral Health,Classroom Experience,Mediation Experience,Special Education,Conflict Management,Teaching,Experience with Children,Public Speaking,Word Processing

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1