School Counselor — Nurturing Guidance & Student Support

Yinghua Academy; Columbia Heights (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Yinghua Academy in Minnesota seeks a licensed professional school counselor to provide counseling and guidance within a nurturing environment and to design and assess the guidance curriculum.

The role requires collaboration with parents, teachers, administrators, and external agencies, maintaining student records, and participating in professional development. Exempt, full-time position within the academic year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; Prior school counseling experience preferred.
• Holds a valid School Counselor license granted by the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board.
• Use of technology as learning and instructional tool.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a nurturing learning environment.
• Designs, implements, and assesses the guidance curriculum.
• Assesses and identifies student needs, and makes appropriate referrals.
• Provides individual, group, and classroom guidance counseling to students using preventative and responsive approaches for students’ academic, social, and emotional concerns.
• Confers with parents, teachers, administrators, and supporting agencies regarding student needs.
• Develops and maintains written plans for services.
• Serves as liaison between school and social services agencies.
• Performs tasks as assigned by Executive Director.

Skills

Counseling

Student support

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

School Counselor license

Job description

Yinghua Academy in Minnesota seeks a licensed professional school counselor to provide counseling and guidance within a nurturing environment and to design and assess the guidance curriculum.

The role requires collaboration with parents, teachers, administrators, and external agencies, maintaining student records, and participating in professional development. Exempt, full-time position within the academic year.