School Counselor

Job description

Established in 1998 with 97 students, CCCS has steadily increased to more than 4,000 students in grades K-8 across 12 state-of-the-art buildings on four campuses. The school is a true community success story that has transformed the lives of thousands of students and their families, while breathing life back into a city that was once one of Philadelphia’s most vibrant manufacturing suburbs. **Job Description:** To provide counseling services to students as directed. Work cooperatively with the interdisciplinary team members to provide services to students and families. **Essential Functions:** - Provides counseling services to students who have emotional and/or behavioral components in their Individual Education Plan (IEP) - Provides career-counseling services as needed and if appropriate - Provides counseling to promote social skills, behavior management, coping mechanisms, and increased attention to task - Participates in development and implementation of IEPs - Organizes, coordinates, and conducts in-service training for staff regarding behavior management, socialization, Children and Youth Services (CYS) practices, etc. - Communicates and works collaboratively with other staff and parents regarding the social and emotional issues of the student - Adheres to weekly counseling schedules and provides written documentation to the Director of Social Services/Parent Involvement - Participates in formulation of policies related to drug and alcohol awareness, behavior issues, and attention difficulties - Maintains daily documentation of all services provided - Reports problems of neglect or abuse to local CYS agency - Complies with policies, regulations and procedures of the Chester Community Charter School; communicates effectively with parents and works collaboratively with staff - Displays high-level professional conduct and image at all times; establishes and maintains an acceptable attendance record; and participates in extra-curricular activities and/or leadership roles outside the classroom - Performs other related duties as assigned **Minimum Requirements:** - Master’s Degree in Counseling from an accredited college or university - Pennsylvania Criminal Record Check Clearance - Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance - FBI Criminal Background Clearance **Certifications/Licenses**: - Pennsylvania Certification in Elementary and Secondary School Counselor **Demonstrated Knowledge of**: - Applicable school counseling laws and practices - Understanding and interpreting a student’s IEP - Mental health issues and proper procedures for identification and referrals - Conducting interviews and engaging students and their families - McKinneyVento Act - The adverse effects of poverty, trauma and homelessness on children **Demonstrated Ability to**: - Communicate and manage time effectively - Work with students’ emotional and behavioral issues in a manner that respects their privacy and enhances their educational experience both socially, emotionally and academically - Establish and maintain effective working relationships with community agencies, students, families, team members and others **Note:** CCCS has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.