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Middle School School Counselor

Employer
Aurora Public Schools
Location
Aurora, CO, US
Salary
Competitive

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  • Position Type:
    Licensed - Counselor/School Counselor

  • Date Posted:
    7/18/2019

  • Location:
    East Middle School

  • Closing Date:
    07/24/2019

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    Job Title: School Counselor Work Year: As designated by the school. - Days: 187 day position (new teachers 190 day position) Salary: See the teacher salary schedule at https://hr.aurorak12.org/teach-lead-inspire/teach/#licensed-salary-schedule Click here to visit our interactive map where you can find out more information on each individual school, such as highlights, school data, demographics and more.
    General Description
    • Comprehensive school counseling as defined by the American School Counselor Association provides developmental, preventive, remedial, and responsive services.
    • Promotes and enhances the learning process for all students through an integration of academic, social/emotional, and post­secondary development.
    • Contributes to and/or manages the School Counseling Program using the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model.
    • Delivers and evaluates data driven counseling services relevant to student outcomes and achievement through classroom lessons, small groups, and individual counseling.
    • Effective school counselors in the state of Colorado have the knowledge, skills, and commitments needed to provide excellent and equitable learning opportunities and growth for all students.
    • School counselors strive to support the whole child’s growth and development, close achievement gaps and to prepare diverse student populations for postsecondary and workforce success.
    • Effective school counselors utilize root cause analysis to employ and adjust evidence-based strategies and approaches for students who are not achieving mastery of standards and students who need acceleration.
    • Develop students skills, interests and abilities necessary to be lifelong learners, as well as for democratic and civic participation.
    • Communicate high expectations to students and their families and utilize diverse strategies to engage them in a mutually supportive teaching and learning environment.
    • Engage in collaboration, continuous reflection, on-going learning and leadership within the profession.
    • Provide proactive leadership that engages all stakeholders in the delivery of programs and services to help students achieve school success
    • Establish a rapport with families, students and colleagues.
    • Responsible for using effective counseling techniques.
    • Professional School Counselors align with the school’s mission to support the academic achievement of all students as they prepare for the changing world of the 21st century.
    Direct student services
    • Support academic achievement, career exploration, and social/emotional developmental needs of all students through individual counseling, small groups, and classroom lessons.
    • Assist with transitions
      • Elementary School primarily assists grades ECE to Kindergarten, Kindergarten to 1st grade and 5th to 6th grade.
      • K-8 primarily assists grades ECE to Kindergarten, Kindergarten to 1st grade, 5th to 6th grade and 8th to 9th grade.
      • Middle School primarily assists grades 5th to 6th and 8th to 9th grade.
      • High School primarily assists 8th to 9th grade and 12th to post secondary.
    • Counsel students to encourage and support student achievement in all ASCA domains (social/emotional, academic, and career-readiness)
    • Counsel students regarding educational issues such as course and program selection, school adjustment, study habits, attendance and college and career readiness planning.
    • Counsel individuals to help them understand and overcome social/emotional or behavioral problems affecting their educational or vocational situations.
    • Provide crisis intervention to students when difficult situations occur at schools.
    • Identify root causes affecting students' development.
    • Work with families to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and resource needs.
    • Support students’ future thinking and goal development to prepare students for later educational experiences by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
    • Uphold ethical standards as outlined by ASCA such as maintaining the confidentiality of all students.
    Indirect student services
    • Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social/emotional development, and physical health in collaboration with other professionals and stakeholders
    • Assist families to identify and access community-based services as needed and requested
    • Contribute to and/or manage the School Counseling Program using the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model by collaborating with building administration
    • Utilize the ASCA National Model to evaluate and interpret data for school counseling program modification to determine programming which support student needs.
    • Use data to design counseling services which support student achievement, analyze data results and use results to inform stakeholders and continuously improve programs.
    • Create and update accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
    • Confer with families, teachers, other counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral, academic, and other problems.
    • Advise teachers and other school personnel on methods to enhance school and classroom atmosphere to provide motivating educational environment.
    • Collaborate with teachers, staff, and families regarding meeting the needs of students.
    • Advocate for equitable educational access and opportunity, and collaborate efforts enhancing students’ educational experiences.
    • Participate in on­going professional development and engage in leadership opportunities.

    Education and Licensure
    • Master’s or higher degree in School Counseling
    • Holds a Colorado Special Services Provider license or is currently eligible for one with the appropriate endorsement for this positon
    • A completed Human Resources file including transcripts, student teaching verification and previous work experience
    Endorsement Category
    • School Counselor
    Condition of Employment



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