Temporary Contract School Counselor

Position Type:
Student Support Services/School Counselor
Date Posted:
9/5/2024
Location:
Whiteland Community High School
Date Available:
09/23/2024
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
COMPENSATION: Based on Master Contract for a Counselor
WORK CALENDAR: 198 Day Work Calendar
DURATION: 9/23/2024 - 2/17/2924 with the potential for the end of the year.
FLSA STATUS: Exempt/Certified
Responsibilities:

1. Provide a variety of counseling and guidance services to promote and enhance student development and achievement; monitor, assess, identify and respond to the needs, issues, and problems of students; uses data to provide guidance and advisement to students regarding academics, course selections, schedules, and other academic matters.
2. Assess student needs and provide assistance in identifying, developing and meeting personal, vocational and educational goals and objectives; assist students with developing educational, vocational and career plans and strategies; develop and implement individual student plans in accordance with identified issues, needs, goals, and objectives.
3. Provide responsive services to students and parents through consultation, personal counseling, group counseling, and crisis counseling; refer students and families to school and community educational programs, services and educational and vocational resources according to identified needs, interests, goals and objectives.
4. Coordinate, conduct, oversee and participate in various school activities such as Focused Instructional Time (FIT) before and after school supervision, day and evening school programs and events, year end awards, and extra-curricular programs.
5. Evaluate the educational needs of students and make recommendations to parents, students and appropriate administrators concerning student placement/credit/course requirements; assist students with class registration, scheduling and program changes as needed.
6. Attend and participate in professional learning activities as directed.
7. Adhere to the Indiana Program Standards for School Counseling.
8. Perform related duties as assigned by the Administrator to meet the particular needs of the building/unit and must demonstrate participation in and contributions to the goals of district cross functional teams.
9. Assists with administering standardized tests, surveys and gathering and interpreting the data for students, parents and staff.

Qualifications:

• The preferred candidate must have a valid school counseling license and/or a licensed social worker.
• The preferred candidate will have experience working with high school aged children.
• The preferred candidate will have the ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively.
• The preferred candidate has teaching and counseling experience via internship or counseling position.
• The preferred candidate exhibits excellent communication skills.

AAP/ EEO/ DIVERSITY STATEMENT
Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation believes in equal employment opportunity for all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
The policy extends to recruiting and hiring, working conditions, training programs, promotions, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
As an equal opportunity employer, CPCSC actively supports and seeks to implement all federal and state legislation and rules pertaining to the employment process. CPCSC expects and requires its employees to comply with this policy in every respect.
People with disabilities, people of color, indigenous people, Hispanic/Latinx, and LBGTQ, regardless of age are encouraged to apply. We are committed to developing a diverse and talented team. If you are excited about this role, but are you unsure whether you meet 100% of the requirements, we encourage you to inquire and/or apply online. .