Counselor - Maternity Leave

Nimble; Crawfordsville (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ReNEW Schools in Crawfordsville, IN seeks a middle school guidance counselor to develop, implement, and evaluate a district-wide counseling program. The role emphasizes academic, social, and emotional student support, collaboration with staff and families, and data-driven program improvements.

Qualifications include a School Counseling License or active enrollment with ability to obtain license; strong communication and teamwork are essential to align with IDOE competencies and district policies.

Qualifications

• Develop and provide interventions to promote academic achievement
• Develop a plan for carrying out and teaching the IDOE School Counseling Competencies for Students
• Collaborate with school staff, administration, students, parents, and community in implementing a school-wide counseling program
• Provide counseling support to individuals or small groups of students
• Collaborate with teachers and other school staff in sharing strategies that support student achievement
• Utilize data to evaluate and reflect on the school-wide counseling program and make adjustments

Responsibilities

• Develop and provide interventions as necessary that promote academic achievement
• Collaborate with staff, administration, students, parents, and community in implementing a school-wide counseling program
• Provide counseling support to individuals or small groups of students
• Assist students, parents, and families in seeking further resources when mental health needs are recognized that go beyond those of the school counselor
• Utilize data to identify student needs and develop strategies and interventions that support students in these areas of need

Skills

Counseling

Collaboration

Communication

Data analysis

Education

School Counseling License or in progress

Job description

The middle school guidance counselor is responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of a systematic school-wide counseling program. Proactive leadership by the counselor in the development of the counseling program will target supporting students academically, socially, and emotionally to promote a foundation for success and preparation for high school.

Requirements

• Develop and provide interventions as necessary that promote academic achievement
• Develop a plan for carrying out and teaching the IDOE School Counseling Competencies for Students
• Collaborate with school staff, administration, students, parents, and community members in implementing a school-wide counseling program
• Provide counseling support to individuals or small groups of students
• Work as a teammate with the existing Crawfordsville MS school counselor
• Assist students, parents, and families in seeking further resources when mental health needs are recognized that go beyond those of the school counselor
• Collaborate with teachers and other school staff in sharing strategies that support student achievement
• Utilize data to evaluate and reflect on the school-wide counseling program and make program adjustments as necessary
• Utilize data to identify student needs and develop strategies and interventions that support students in these areas of need
• Support students in the development of academic, career, personal, and social/emotional goals
• Assist with student attendance
• Demonstrate effective communication to all stakeholders
• Adhere to laws, policies, procedures, and ethical standards set forth by both the school district and the school counseling profession
• Supervise students in a variety of settings
• Other duties as assigned

Certification Requirements

School Counseling License or Enrolled in Program with Ability to Obtain License