School Counselor

FLEX High School; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 35,038 - 49,903; Part time

Job summary

Flex High School in Ohio is seeking a part-time School Counselor (20 hours per week) to support students across multiple regional sites, including Franklinton, Reynoldsburg, and Ross Center Locations. The role may require travel between sites to meet needs and is funded through the IDEA Grant.

Under ASCA-based guidance, you will deliver counseling across academic, personal/social, and career development domains, collaborate with teachers and administrators, maintain student data, and provide

Qualifications

• MA/MS degree in School Counseling is required.
• Valid Ohio Pupil Services License in School Counseling is required.
• Experience with individual and group counseling sessions.
• Ability to work with at-risk student populations and diverse cultures.
• Strong collaboration with teachers and school personnel.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling and mentoring for students with social and emotional needs.
• Support students academically, personally, and career-wise to help graduation goals.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and community partners; maintain student information in databases.
• Respond to crises and provide direct services and referrals as needed.
• Complete other counseling-related tasks as directed by the Principal to support student success.

Skills

Counseling

Communication

Collaboration

Crisis intervention

Student support

Education

MA/MS degree in School Counseling

Tools

MS Office

Job description

FLEX HIGH SCHOOL OHIOPart-Time, Monday – Friday, 20 hours per weekThis position provides support to various school sites within the region, including Franklinton, Reynoldsburg, Ross Center Locations. The role may require travel between locations to meet site-specific needs.This position is funded through the IDEA GrantCompensation: Competitive compensation package starting from $30.83 per hourDo you have a passion to work one-on-one with students and help them soar? As a School Counselor at Flex High School, you will encourage, challenge, and help students grow in confidence and academics, and graduate high school – no matter their obstacle.The Flex High AdvantageOur personalized learning model is what makes Flex High School unique. Our students are at the center of our mission, which means that staff is unified, and priorities are set to achieve the best outcome for all students. Some of the other advantages we offer are:Our student-counselor ratio is 1:250, which is far below many traditional schools.We offer free tutors for students and labs that supplement their instruction and reduce academic discouragement.With the support of Lifelong Learning, an educational services organization, staff receive all the tools/resources needed to do their job without any personal financial investment.We provide ongoing professional learning, continuing education (subsidized), career advancement opportunities for staff throughout the school year.Our staff has a close relationship with and is supported by their area supervisor/leadership. We empower them to succeed.We operate year-round with generous holidays, vacation, and seasonal breaks.Come learn more about us at https://flexhigh.org/How You Will Make an ImpactFollowing the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model, the School Counselor will address the needs of all students by facilitating their academic, personal/social, and career development as well as helping create a positive and safe learning experience. At the same time, the School Counselor will assist students as they face issues and resolve problems that prevent their healthy development. Counseling support is delivered through the following components: Guidance Curriculum, Individual Planning, Responsive Services, Referral, Consultation, and Collaboration.The School Counselor's primary role is to support students with any barriers hindering their progress as they work towards completing their high school diploma. This Position will collaborate and consult with teachers and other school personnel in providing them with strategies, support, and resources that will contribute to the student's success.RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: Note, this list is illustrative only and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of tasks performed by this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.Personal/Social DomainProvide counseling and mentoring for students struggling with social and emotional problemsWork with school personnel and community agencies to provide support services to behaviors that interfere with school successReinforce executive functioning skills, such as but not limited to communication and social skills, problem solving, anger management, self-regulation, optimism, and resilienceEnhance understanding and acceptance of diverse cultures and backgroundsProvide referrals to community support servicesCultivate relationships with community organizationsRespond to crises by providing direct services and coordination with appropriate community servicesRecord progress and information in the student information databaseAcademic DomainSupport student skills, attitudes, and knowledge that contribute to effective learningAssist students in developing strategies to achieve success in schoolAssist students in understanding the relationship of academics to careers, life at home, and in the communityDesign and implement interventions that support student successAs part of a multidisciplinary team, review eligibility for special education servicesCollege & Career DomainEncourage all students to engage in life-long learning and develop career pathsProvide the foundation for the acquisition of skills, attitudes, and knowledge that empowers students to make a successful transition from school to careerProvide a comprehensive plan of career awareness, exploration, and preparationSupport postsecondary opportunities through presentations and special events (e.g. guest speakers, college fairs, college trips)Assist students in navigating the college search and application processFacilitate college admission and financial aid workshops for students and parentsAssist with testing processes and information pertinent to college (e.g. PSAT, SAT, ACT, etc.)Develop and maintain relationships with local colleagues and employment programsRecord progress and information in the student information databaseStudent RetentionIntegrate Personalized Learning strategies in student and staff interactions to improve students' educational experienceSupport the use of Successful Learning in helping students and teachers build positive relationshipsUnderstand Learning Styles and the implications of each learning style in relation to students' educational experienceApply knowledge of various counseling techniques to improve and support student retentionCounseling Program and School-Wide CollaborationAdhere to Ohio Standards for School CounselorsImplement school-wide programs that help maintain positive school climatesPromote school policies and practices that ensure the safety of all students by reducing school violence, bullying, and harassmentParticipate in staff meetings, professional development, graduation, and school activitiesComplete other counseling related tasks and duties as directed by the Principal to support teachers and collaborate with Administrators, Student Retention, School Psychologist, Lead Teacher and other staff to promote student success and retentionSeek and share information with the counseling teamRecord progress and information in the student information databaseSubmit monthly reportsAdministrative duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or changed from time to timeKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:Effective counseling and teaching techniquesEffective approaches to prevention and interventionCultural awareness and competence, and social/emotional learning and developmentKnowledge of career development theories and modelsAbility to initiate, develop, and coordinate programs and services based on student/site needsAbility to work collaboratively with all stakeholdersAbility to prioritize and manage multiple tasksAbility to effectively handle challenging and sensitive situations with students, parents, and staffAbility to work with a variety of learning styles and abilities, including those with special needs and low skill levelAbility to develop varied approaches to a problem and/or situationAbility to grasp new concepts; Adapt to, and support changeStrong oral and written communication skillsStrong professional collaborative skillsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:MA/MS degree in School Counseling or fieldValid Ohio Pupil Services License in School CounselingExperience with individual and group counseling sessionsExperience working with at-risk student populationsExperience with prevention, intervention, developmental, and crisis counselingCollege, community, and social/youth agency partnershipsUse of data to inform decisions and drive continuous improvementExperience using student information databases or software applicationsProficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)TRAVEL: Ability to travel in performance of job duties.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Mental Demands: high workflow management, high project coordinationFinger Dexterity: using primarily just the fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up small objects, or pinching fingers togetherTalking: especially where one must convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quicklyAverage Hearing: able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary informationAverage Visual Abilities: ordinary acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or operate machineryPhysical Strength: sedentary work. Sitting most of the time, and occasionally exerts up to 10 lbs. of force (almost all office jobs)Frequent multi-tasking, changing of task priorities, repetitious exacting work requiredWorking in a noisy, distracting environment with frequent deadline pressures