What are the responsibilities and job description for the Professional School Counselor (PK-8) position at Charles R. Drew Charter School?
Professional School Counselor (PK-8)
School Overview
Over Drew Charter School’s twenty-year history, the school has grown to serve grades PreK-12 with nearly 1,900 students in a “cradle-to-college” pipeline, including two onsite early learning partners. Drew implements a rigorous and supportive educational continuum, which includes tailored Response to Intervention (RTI) support, a rigorous STEAM/Project-Based Learning (PBL) instructional model, and a robust College and Career Readiness program. Every element has been thoughtfully designed to ensure all students succeed and to eliminate opportunity gaps and inequities in educational outcomes for our diverse population of students. More than just a school, Drew is at the heart of a community-wide commitment to launching all students on a pathway to health, impact, and prosperity.
Drew Board of Directors Commitment to Equity Statement
As part of our steadfast efforts to ensure equitable outcomes for ALL Drew Charter School students, we, the Board of Directors, individually and collectively, make an explicit commitment to identify, acknowledge, and dismantle policies and practices that reinforce systemic racism, and to educate and equip ALL of our students with the ability and opportunity to be leaders in the continuous work of creating a true, beloved community.
Position Description
The Elementary Academy (EA) Professional School Counselor provides counseling services to students, teachers, parents and others regarding personal, academic, and career issues. The school counselor ensures that programs are implemented in order to aid and support the students and community effectively. This position reports to the Director of College Career Readiness with a dotted line to the Elementary Academy Principal.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
School Overview
Over Drew Charter School’s twenty-year history, the school has grown to serve grades PreK-12 with nearly 1,900 students in a “cradle-to-college” pipeline, including two onsite early learning partners. Drew implements a rigorous and supportive educational continuum, which includes tailored Response to Intervention (RTI) support, a rigorous STEAM/Project-Based Learning (PBL) instructional model, and a robust College and Career Readiness program. Every element has been thoughtfully designed to ensure all students succeed and to eliminate opportunity gaps and inequities in educational outcomes for our diverse population of students. More than just a school, Drew is at the heart of a community-wide commitment to launching all students on a pathway to health, impact, and prosperity.
Drew Board of Directors Commitment to Equity Statement
As part of our steadfast efforts to ensure equitable outcomes for ALL Drew Charter School students, we, the Board of Directors, individually and collectively, make an explicit commitment to identify, acknowledge, and dismantle policies and practices that reinforce systemic racism, and to educate and equip ALL of our students with the ability and opportunity to be leaders in the continuous work of creating a true, beloved community.
Position Description
The Elementary Academy (EA) Professional School Counselor provides counseling services to students, teachers, parents and others regarding personal, academic, and career issues. The school counselor ensures that programs are implemented in order to aid and support the students and community effectively. This position reports to the Director of College Career Readiness with a dotted line to the Elementary Academy Principal.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Under general supervision, provides students with a comprehensive school counseling program that promotes self-esteem development, responsible behavior, career exploration and educational planning; provides assistance to students and parents and collaborates with community resource personnel, staff and faculty to create and assist with the development and implementation of programs and services for the school
- Implements a comprehensive ASCA driven program for all students; conducts classroom guidance sessions related to personal, academic, and career development
- Coordinates the transition of students in preparation for promotion to the next grade level
- Implements programs with staff to support school activities and programs; implements strategies for improving the learning environment
- Interprets test scores for parents and students relating to educational programs
- Participates in Student Support Team and 504 meetings to address students behavioral, academic and/or speech concerns
- Consults/conferences with teachers and parents to address student concerns and needs; provides outside resources to parents/guardians indicating a need for emotional, family, economic, clothing, and/or medical support
- Works in collaboration with the entire Pre-K through 12th grade counseling and student support team
- Implements programs to foster positive relationships with families and students
- Mediates student conflicts
- Completes social worker referrals as needed
- This role is a shared role between our Elementary and Junior Academies.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in education or human services (guidance, counseling, etc.) field from a Professional Standards Commission approved accredited college or university required
- Valid Professional Standards Commission approved certificate in guidance and counseling at level S-5 or above required
Work Experience
- Minimum 3 years of experience counseling, at-risk youth casework or closely related experience is required
- Elementary school setting preferred.
- Experience working in urban school districts preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- The candidate should be experienced in building academic skills for students, developing methods for transitioning students, creating an effective classroom, small group, and individual guidance plan.
- The ideal candidate must work collaboratively with team members and must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Benefits
Salary Range: $59,430 - $79,564
Work Days: 205 days
Drew Charter School offers our full-time staff a robust, generous benefits package
Salary : $59,430 - $79,564
