Position Type: Student Support ServicesDate Posted: 3/16/2023Location: Flint Cultural Center Academy
Position Summary The School Counselor utilizes leadership, advocacy and collaboration to promote the social, emotional and academic success of students, provides preventative services and responds to identified student needs by implementing a comprehensive school counseling program that addresses personal, social, academic and career development for all students. The counselor will consult, collaborate, and communicate effectively with students, parents/guardians, teachers, administrator, and other educational/community resources regarding students with identified concerns and needs.
Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have the following credentials and characteristics: - Master's Degree is required or possible alternative pathway to school counseling credentials.
- Hold a Michigan Teaching Certificate (preferably MX) with a Guidance Counselor (NT) Endorsement or possible alternative pathway to school counseling credentials.
- Have previous experience working with students in grades 7-12.
- Completion of a Michigan Department of Education (MDE) mandated clock hour internship with school-aged pupils under the supervision of a person who is a counselor educator in an approved school counseling program. At least half of the mandated clock hours shall be in a school setting.
- Have knowledge and experience working with the Educational Development Plan (EDP) process.
- Have knowledge and experience with MI Model in middle level grades.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Specific Duties - Provide high quality support that aligns with the Academy's educational vision and mission.
- Conduct individual and group counseling sessions to students with social, emotional, and academic needs.
- Coordinate ongoing systemic activities designed to assist students in establishing personal goals and developing future plans.
- Provide responsive services designed to meet students' immediate needs and concerns. Responsive services may include counseling in individual or small-group settings or crisis response.
- Provide indirect services on behalf of students as a result of the school counselors' interactions with others including referrals for additional assistance, consultation and collaboration with parents, teachers, other educators and community organizations.
- Use available Technology/community resources to enhance school counseling program.
- Monitor and lead student activities when appropriate.
- Implement an effective counseling referral and follow-up system.
- Research and provide special service programs and classes to students and parents i.e. alcohol and drug prevention, anti-bullying, parenting in a digital world, etc.
- Provide assistance and leadership with conflict resolution and crisis intervention to students when difficult situations occur at school or home.
- Encourage parents/students to seek assistance from outside mental health agencies, when necessary/beneficial.
- Observe and evaluate student's performance, classroom behavior, social development and physical health.
- Participate on Child Study Team (CST) with Academy support services staff.
- Serve on the School Improvement Team and participate in other staff development activities.
- Consistently support and uphold Academy policies and procedures. Support the school and its leadership.
- Model self-discipline and ethical behavior. Consistently present self in a professional manner through appropriate dress, communication techniques and demeanor.
- Communicate effectively with students, parents, and others.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by Principal or designee.