School Counselor - Limited Contract for the Remainder of the 2018-2019 SChool Year

Position Type:
Student Support Services/School Counselor

Date Posted:
2/6/2019

Location:
Windsor High School

Date Available:
IMMEDIATELY

CT Certification required / School Counselor (Endorsement #68)
Ideal candidate will be familiar with Connecitut's Comprehensive School Counseling Program and have experience with PowerSchool database.

Essential Performance Responsibilities (Under the general supervision of the Director of School Counseling).

• Lead and oversee the development and implementation of a comprehensive school counseling program that supports all students through a school counseling curriculum, individual student planning, developmental guidance lessons, responsive services, community partnership and referrals.Facilitate student academic, social/emotional and career development through a comprehensive school counseling program that is supported by the school administration through individual counseling, small group sessions, crisis interventions and referrals.Uses current district technology and tools to drive the tracking of student success and outcomes.Ensure successful implementation of Student Success Plans for all students.Promote parent engagement through conferences and group presentations including academic and social emotional engagement.Collaborate with teachers, administration, district resources, parents, community agencies and specialists to support the needs of students and parents.Facilitate the plans for students with 504 Accommodations and support students with IEPs.Schedule all courses using district scheduling tool and advocate for appropriate student placement.Assist with the registration and orientation of students who are new to the school.Follow district protocol for maintaining accurate student records and communication with parents.Participate in the development of student's behavior intervention plans and functional behavior assessments

Education

• Bachelors and Masters Degree from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.Previous experience preferred.

Windsor Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F Windsor Public Schools are committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. Windsor Public Schools do not discriminate in any employment practice, education program or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal non-discrimination laws. Windsor Public Schools shall not deny access to or a fair opportunity to meet, or otherwise discriminate, against any youth group listed as a patriotic society in Title 36 of the United States Code that wishes to conduct a meeting using school facilities pursuant to Board of Education policy. Windsor Public Schools do not unlawfully discriminate in employment and licensing against qualified persons with a prior criminal conviction. District Title IX Coordinator: Terrell Hill, Assistant Superintendent For Human Resources / 601 Matianuck Avenue, Windsor, CT 06095, 860-687-2000 504 Coordinator: Steven Carvalho, Director of Pupil & Special Education Services / 601 Matianuck Avenue, Windsor, CT 06095, 860-687-2000