Impactful Middle School Counselor - Guidance & Growth

Bellefonte Area School District; Bellefonte (Centre County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bellefonte Area School District is seeking a Middle School Counselor for a 9-month, full-time position at Bellefonte Area Middle School. Reporting to the Building Principal, the counselor will provide crisis intervention, academic and personal counseling, and group sessions to support students' educational and social development.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in Guidance Counseling and PA teaching certification, plus a program specialist certificate for Secondary Guidance

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Guidance Counseling and PA teaching certification.
• Program specialist certificate endorsed for Secondary Guidance Counseling.
• Background with elementary and secondary children.

Responsibilities

• Assist students through crisis intervention.
• Identify students and develop support programs for students at risk.
• Conduct academic counseling with students who underperform academically.
• Conduct placement counseling with individual students.
• Provide personal counseling for students facing social or personal issues.
• Conduct group counseling and serve as liaison with parents, teachers and agencies.
• Provide life skills, study skills, and stress management instruction.

Skills

Counseling

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Ethical integrity

Education

Master's degree in Elementary or Secondary Guidance Counseling

Pennsylvania teaching certification

Program specialist certificate endorsed for Secondary Guidance Counseling

Job description

The Bellefonte Area School District is seeking a Middle School Counselor for a 9-month, full-time position at Bellefonte Area Middle School. Reporting to the Building Principal, the counselor will provide crisis intervention, academic and personal counseling, and group sessions to support students' educational and social development.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in Guidance Counseling and PA teaching certification, plus a program specialist certificate for Secondary Guidance