School Counselor

Company: Spectrum Center Schools and Programs
Location: Oakland
Posted on: September 29, 2024

Job Description:

School Counselor Job Description
Spectrum Center Schools and Programs is seeking a School Counselor to help students succeed academically, socially, and emotionally in a dynamic and innovative environment.
As a School Counselor, you will be responsible for providing individual and group counseling sessions, collaborating with educators and parents, and creating a safe and supportive learning environment.
Responsibilities:

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• Provide individual and group counseling sessions to help students resolve interpersonal or family problems that interfere with school performance.
  
• Conduct interviews with students, family members, and school personnel to gather information required to assess student social, emotional, and behavioral adjustment.
  
• Maintain regular contact with students' parents/guardians to inform them of student progress, areas of difficulty, and any changes or situations in home life that may affect school performance.
  
• Develop and update Individualized Education Plans (IEP) and Positive Behavior Intervention Plans (PBIP) as needed.
  
• Collaborate with education and social services professionals to develop appropriate agency services for students and their families.
  
• Provide case management functions for students, including coordination of parent meetings, emergency transportation requests, and disciplinary actions.
  
• Collaborate with teachers, parents/guardians, district personnel, and services providers to find effective solutions to learning and behavior problems.
  
• Ensure the use of positive teaching methods by conducting monthly climate data through direct observation of classroom staff's implementation of IEP goals and Positive Behavior Intervention Plans.
  
• Provide guidance, consultation, and assistance to Teachers in the development of classroom schedules, maintenance of student data systems, and facilitation of student transition plans.
  
• Assess student progress through consistent review of classroom data collection and recording systems and provide applicable training and guidance to classroom staff accordingly.
  
  Qualifications:
  
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  • Master's degree or higher in educational counseling, therapy, social work, or a closely related field.
    
  • Meet state and district requirements for appropriate licensing or credentials.
    
  • Accepted licenses and/or credentials include:
    
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    • Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT)
      
    • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
      
    • Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
      
    • Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
      
    • Educational Psychologist
      
    • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
      
    • Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
      
    • Certified School Social Work Specialist (C-SSWS)
      
    • Diplomate in Clinical Social Work (DCSW)
      
    • Licensed Clinical Social Worker Psychotherapy (LCSW-R)
      
    • Pupil Personal Services (PPS)
      
      
      Preferred Qualifications:
      
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      • Prior experience working with students with emotional disorders and challenging behaviors in an education or classroom setting.
        
      • Prior experience and highly knowledgeable in applied behavior analysis.
        
      • Prior experience working with students in a special education program setting.
        
      • Advanced oral and written communication, instruction, curriculum, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem-solving, and decision-making ability.
        
      • Knowledge of relevant technology, including experience with computers, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry, and basic office equipment.
        
        About Spectrum Center Schools and Programs:
        Spectrum Center Schools and Programs is a division of ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education, the nation's leading provider of alternative and special education programs for children and young adults.
        For more than 45 years, and in partnership with over 235 school districts nationwide, we have helped change the direction of more than 240,000 student lives.
        Benefits:
        
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        • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
          
        • Virtual Medical Visits
          
        • Health Savings Account
          
        • Paid Time Off
          
        • School Hours and Paid Holiday Schedule
          
        • Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
          
        • 401k Options
          
        • Legal Insurance
          
        • Pet Insurance
          
        • Employee Assistance Program
          
        • Employee Discount Program
          
        • Opportunities for Growth & Development
          
          

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