Guidance Counselor

Contract: 194 Days per Year Reports To: Building Principal and/or Superintendent Position Summary The School Counselor supports the academic, social-emotional, behavioral, and college and career development of students. The counselor works collaboratively with students, families, teachers, administrators, and community agencies to address student needs and promote a positive, supportive, and successful school environment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provides individual and small-group counseling to students based on identified needs. Provides information, guidance, and available resources to students and families who may need financial or community assistance. Meets regularly with appropriate grade-level teams to discuss student needs, concerns, interventions, and progress. Assists in coordinating Section 504 Plans and Educational Plans (EPs), working collaboratively with teachers, parents/guardians, administrators, and other appropriate staff. Serves as a case manager when assigned. Registers students who are new to the school and assists with orientation to school procedures, expectations, resources, and available learning opportunities. Plans and coordinates age-appropriate college and career readiness activities, career days, and student orientation programs. Provides classroom guidance lessons and supports school-wide initiatives related to student well-being, positive decision-making, and social-emotional development. Assists with anti-bullying initiatives, crisis intervention, student referrals, and other student support services as appropriate. Utilizes positive, proactive, and student-centered strategies to improve student behavior, engagement, and motivation. Meets with students assigned to In-School Suspension (ISS) as needed to provide counseling and behavioral support. Supports Step 3 of student behavior plans, including the use and monitoring of the Choices Behavior Sheet. Serves as a collegial leader and positive role model by supporting activities that strengthen the school counseling program. Advocates for the academic, social-emotional, and behavioral success of all students. Maintains professional and ethical standards when working with students, families, school personnel, and community agencies. Maintains appropriate confidentiality of student and family information in accordance with applicable laws, policies, and professional standards. Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Building Principal and/or Superintendent. Qualifications Master's degree in School Counseling required. Valid school counselor license/certification as required by the State of Indiana. Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work collaboratively with students, families, staff, administrators, and community agencies. Knowledge of student academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and college and career development. Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate sound professional judgment. Contract This position is based on a194 Day/Year Contract #J-18808-Ljbffr ReNEW Schools