Trauma-Informed School Counselor for SEL & College Prep

Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District; Georgia; On-site; USD 38,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District invites applications for a 0.50 FTE Secondary School Counselor at Houston High School. The counselor will support students' educational and personal development, lead counseling groups, and assist in MTSS processes for behavior.

Qualifications include an Alaska Certificate Type C with a Counseling endorsement; experience with SEL and a trauma-sensitive school model is preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of academic scheduling, academic counseling, test management, community outreach, career and college readiness and trauma-sensitive school model.
• Knowledge of SEL and ACES preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance to students in course and subject selection.
• Obtains and disseminates occupational information to students.
• Assists students in evaluating their aptitudes and abilities through the interpretation of individual standardized test scores and other data.
• Works with students to resolve educational handicaps, to prevent drop-outs, to discover and develop special abilities, and to evaluate career interests and choices.
• Registers new students and provides an orientation to the students about the school.
• Works with students on an individualized basis to help students solve personal problems, develops both a self-understanding and an understanding of others as each student grows and m
• Plans relevant guidance trips for students, and guides students in both school and community activities.
• Works with students in the preparation, processing of college, scholarship, and employment application; makes recommendation for admissions and scholarships, and provides student information to colleges and potential employers according to district policy.
• Maintains student records, such as: attendance records, cumulative progress records, activity records, and uniform transcript records.
• Confers with parents and teachers when necessary.
• Assists in orientation of new faculty, provides inservice training to teachers regarding guidance and counseling issues.
• Advises administrators and faculty on matters of student discipline.
• Interprets school objectives and guidance program to students, parents, and the community.
• Assists in arranging for tutors and summer school work of students.
• Attends I.E.P. meetings as required.
• Promotes positive image of school district and positive public relations at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District invites applications for a 0.50 FTE Secondary School Counselor at Houston High School. The counselor will support students' educational and personal development, lead counseling groups, and assist in MTSS processes for behavior.

Qualifications include an Alaska Certificate Type C with a Counseling endorsement; experience with SEL and a trauma-sensitive school model is preferred.