Teacher, Counselor Spec Asgn (COSA) - Indian Education
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- Minneapolis Public Schools
- Location
- Minneapolis, MN, US
- Salary
- Competitive
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Job Title: Teacher, Counselor Spec Asgn (COSA) - Indian Educationand Requisition ID number: 59623
Close Date: No established closing date; open until filled
Organizational Unit: Indian Education (10000261)
Site: Davis Center (0001)
FTE: 1.0 FTE; 43 weeks; this is based on full-time equivalency with 1.0 being full time
Union: Teachers(04)
Functional Area: Teaching
Resume and Cover Letter are mandatory to apply for any position.
Function:
To provide a structured program of services to American Indian students and the school community that integrates comprehensive school counselor program principles into the total school curriculum. The school counselor promotes and enhances the student learning process while addressing student needs in the academic, career and social/emotional domains.
It is the expectation that Minneapolis Public Schools' School Counselors will provide services to students in the domains of Social/Emotional, Academic, and Career Development.
Qualifications:
Essential Functions:
School counselors address the academic and developmental needs of American Indian students, not just those in need, by collaborating with students, parents and/or guardians, school staff and the community. School counselors utilize the American School Counselor (ASCA) framework to provide comprehensive school counseling programming. MPS counselor essential functions also include:
Academic Counseling:
Career Counseling:
Social/Emotional Counseling:
Other Responsibilities:
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:
School environment; may involve lifting up to 40 pounds; and the ability to sit, walk, and/or stand for extended periods of time, both indoors and outdoors.
Final candidates may be invited to interview with a committee. Final appointment to this position will be contingent upon passing a criminal background check.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
Diversity is one of Minneapolis Public Schools core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first and making them college-ready. Diversity of our workforce provides us with a competitive advantage and allows us to better understand, communicate with and educate our diverse student body. Minneapolis Public Schools will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender or gender identity, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, age, family care leave status, or veteran status.
Minneapolis Public Schools strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.
Job Title: Teacher, Counselor Spec Asgn (COSA) - Indian Educationand Requisition ID number: 59623
Close Date: No established closing date; open until filled
Organizational Unit: Indian Education (10000261)
Site: Davis Center (0001)
FTE: 1.0 FTE; 43 weeks; this is based on full-time equivalency with 1.0 being full time
Union: Teachers(04)
Functional Area: Teaching
Resume and Cover Letter are mandatory to apply for any position.
Function:
To provide a structured program of services to American Indian students and the school community that integrates comprehensive school counselor program principles into the total school curriculum. The school counselor promotes and enhances the student learning process while addressing student needs in the academic, career and social/emotional domains.
It is the expectation that Minneapolis Public Schools' School Counselors will provide services to students in the domains of Social/Emotional, Academic, and Career Development.
Qualifications:
- A valid Minnesota School Counselor License or in the process of acquiring this license.
- Evidence of knowledge of Comprehensive School Counseling Practices.
- Evidence of continuous professional growth in counseling and guidance.
- Experience working with American Indian students and families.
Essential Functions:
School counselors address the academic and developmental needs of American Indian students, not just those in need, by collaborating with students, parents and/or guardians, school staff and the community. School counselors utilize the American School Counselor (ASCA) framework to provide comprehensive school counseling programming. MPS counselor essential functions also include:
Academic Counseling:
- Assist American Indian students in planning an educational program that will fit their educational abilities and aptitudes.
- Provide support for American Indian as needed on time management and organizational issues.
- Provide transition support to American Indian students, staff, and families. Meet with students regarding developmental transitions (elementary to middle school, middle school to high school, and/or high school to postsecondary options.)
- Educate newly enrolled American Indian students and families about academic program and expectations of our schools.
- Help American Indian students and families with academic planning based on student goals.
- Work with American Indian families and students regarding academic progress and refer students to academic support within the building or community as needed.
- Engage American Indian family partnerships to provide equitable counseling services.
- Conduct informational meetings for American Indian parents focusing on comprehensive school counseling programming.
- Coordination and implement academic activities into school counselor curriculum
- Consult with staff and administration about course options and school wide curriculum
- Coordinate, administer and interpret guidance assessment instruments that enhance the academic and career planning of each American Indian student
Career Counseling:
- Coordinate and implement developmentally appropriate career counseling activities into school curriculum.
- Coordinate delivery of the My Life Plan, postsecondary planning curriculum through Naviance.
- Provide American Indian students with learning, personality, and interest inventories to assist with future planning and personal awareness
- Advise and assist American Indian students in developing a postsecondary educational plan and creating career goals
- Consult with staff regarding summer enrichment, employment and internship opportunities related to American Indian student interests and educational goals
Social/Emotional Counseling:
- Facilitate small groups or individual sessions with American Indian students regarding personal issues, social interactions, and emotional concerns.
- Refer students to outside mental health specialists when he or she is experiencing mental health issues.
- Coordinate and implement activities that facilitate transition between levels and grades.
- Provide individual counseling to American Indian students in need of immediate personal crisis management.
- Consult with teams and families about American Indian student personal/social strengths and needs.
- Communicate and consult with other student support services e.g. social workers regarding American Indian student related personal concerns.
- Meet with newly enrolled American Indian students and families about transitioning into our schools.
- Work with administrators and support staff on building crisis intervention plan.
Other Responsibilities:
- Attend monthly district counselor/staff development meetings.
- Perform other related function commensurate with the demographic, professional, technical, legal and resource environment of both the school and district.
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:
School environment; may involve lifting up to 40 pounds; and the ability to sit, walk, and/or stand for extended periods of time, both indoors and outdoors.
Final candidates may be invited to interview with a committee. Final appointment to this position will be contingent upon passing a criminal background check.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
Diversity is one of Minneapolis Public Schools core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first and making them college-ready. Diversity of our workforce provides us with a competitive advantage and allows us to better understand, communicate with and educate our diverse student body. Minneapolis Public Schools will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender or gender identity, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, age, family care leave status, or veteran status.
Minneapolis Public Schools strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.
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