Deaf Education School Counselor: Student Growth & Well-Being

Wayne State University; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne State University is seeking a School Counselor to provide comprehensive social-emotional, academic, and career support to students across multiple grade levels. This role collaborates with families, teachers, and staff to promote well-being, resilience, and academic success.

Responsibilities include counseling individuals and groups, referring to resources, participating in IEP or student support meetings, and developing school-wide initiatives while maintaining confidential records.

Qualifications

• ASL proficiency at Level 3 or above (ASLPI) is required; advanced preferred.
• 3-5 years of school counseling experience preferred.
• Experience in Deaf education programs preferred.
• Experience supporting students with autism or developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge of counseling and social work best practices; culturally responsive strategies.
• Ability to work with diverse age groups and school levels.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling to support students' social-emotional development, academic progress, and career exploration.
• Consult with teachers, administrators, and staff to address student needs and classroom strategies.
• Assist students in goal-setting, problem-solving, and decision-making to support personal, academic, and career development.
• Identify and refer students to appropriate internal or external resources for support.
• Collaborate with families to address student needs and facilitate student success.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams, including IEP or student support meetings, to provide input on goals.
• Develop and implement school-wide initiatives promoting well-being, inclusion, and resilience.
• Maintain accurate records of counseling sessions, referrals, and interventions in compliance with privacy policies.
• Support students in transitions between grades and post-secondary planning.
• Provide crisis intervention following established protocols and procedures.
• Model PSD's core values in all interactions and responsibilities.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

ASL Proficiency

Experience with Deaf education

Behavioral analysis

Confidentiality & professionalism

Multilevel student support

Collaboration with families & staff

Strong communication

Organizational & problem-solving

Culturally responsive counseling

IEP/meetings participation

Education

Master's in School Counseling / related field

Job description

Wayne State University is seeking a School Counselor to provide comprehensive social-emotional, academic, and career support to students across multiple grade levels. This role collaborates with families, teachers, and staff to promote well-being, resilience, and academic success.

Responsibilities include counseling individuals and groups, referring to resources, participating in IEP or student support meetings, and developing school-wide initiatives while maintaining confidential records.