About this opportunity
FlexSchool lists this School Counselor opportunity in berkeley heights, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
This job description does not constitute a complete and exclusive list of responsibilities. These responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of FlexSchool.
School Counselor
What You'll Do:
Provide ongoing support to students throughout the day through classroom push-in and as-needed crisis management
Maintain an open "support room" (office) for students to come to as needed throughout the day for emotional regulation and problem-solving
Provide IEP mandated individual counseling as needed
Attend IEP meetings as needed
Conduct counseling consultations with clinicians of prospective students. Collaborate with the admissions team, Head of School, and learning specialist to evaluate student applications and make recommendations
Maintain frequent communication with families and outside service providers to ensure that student needs are being met
Run weekly small group counseling sessions.
Teach weekly and daily health classes using a social-emotional lens based on the needs of the campus
Write and consistently update student learning profiles based on prior evaluations
Attend and sometimes lead staff training and student articulation meetings.
Communicate significant student concerns to the Head of School and collaborate on developing and implementing appropriate action/behavior plans when necessary
Meet with teachers as needed to discuss executive functioning and classroom management strategies
Complete social emotional standard ratings and comments for report cards, each trimester
Supervise interns if applicable
Schedule & Expectations
On campus approximately 7:45 AM – 4:00 PM
This is a academic year position, not 12 months
Participation in key school events and professional activities throughout the year
Who Thrives Here
Educator who:
Value relationships as much as academics
Enjoy teaching outside traditional models
Are flexible, collaborative, and student-centered
Want to make a meaningful difference every day
Possess strong communication and organizational skills
Is creative and enthusiastic
Enjoys being with students and has a sense of humor
Qualifications
Masters degree in School Counseling or related field preferred
2+ years experience in schools preferred
Experience with gifted and/or Twice-Exceptional (2e) learners preferred but not required
Familiarity with at least one of the following: CBT, DBT, Collaborative and Proactive Solutions, PBIS
Worksite address
berkeley heights, NJ, 07922, US
Who can apply
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