Anticipated School Counselor

Counselor

Wallingford-Swarthmore School District believes in all students. We understand that all students can succeed and that it is our responsibility to provide appropriate supports to all students to be their best selves. In this role, we are seeking individuals who share the belief that all students can succeed and that all students deserve to be treated with respect and dignity.

Under the supervision of the Principal, the successful candidate works to plan, prepare, and implement appropriate counseling support to students in small groups and individually. A counselor who is kind, compassionate, energetic, and enthusiastic will find Wallingford-Swarthmore to be a great professional haven.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement counseling program for high school students
• Monitor assigned student achievement and communicate between parents, students, teachers, and school staff
• Help students experiencing social, emotional, and/or behavioral problems through counseling
• Facilitate external supports for students and families in need of additional supports
• Assist with academic scheduling and support administration with accompanying responsibilities related to scheduling
• Maintain records and perform other counseling department related duties as needed

Qualifications:

• Ability to relate and communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues
• Valid Pennsylvania Instructional I or II School Counselor
• Prior experience preferred
• State Police Background Check, FBI Background Check, and Child Abuse History Clearance will be required when responding to this posting

Benefits:

• Highly competitive salary schedule
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical, Prescription, Vision, and Dental benefits
• Paid sick leave

The District retains the right to screen, interview, and hire this position prior to the closing date on the posting.

Employment in the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District is non-discriminatory. That is, there is no discrimination in recruitment, employment, or promotion on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, physical handicap, creed, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetic information, or age.