Extended School Year (ESY) School Counselor

JobID: 880

Position Type:
Special Education/Extended School Year (ESY)

Date Posted:
1/10/2025

Location:
Eden Hall Upper Elementary

Date Available:
07/07/2025

Closing Date:
03/02/2025

Position Title: Extended School Year (ESY) School Counselor
Department: Student Services & Special Education
Location: Eden Hall Upper Elementary School
Reports To: Assistant Director of Student Services & Special Education
Compensation: $42.00/hour
Schedule:
Dates: July 7, 2025-July 24, 2025 (Mondays-Thursdays)
Hours: 4 hours/day (Core hours will be 9:00a-12:30p each operating day 30 additional minutes for daily preparation)

POSITION SUMMARY
Provide comprehensive guidance and counseling services to students, including prevention, intervention, coordination, and consultation services in accordance with accepted professional counseling standards and Pine-Richland School District Board Policies. Provide professional counseling and guidance services to students in the areas of personal, social, occupational and educational development. Develop and implement individual and group activities designed to meet personal, social and educational developmental needs of students and which provide students with positive support and motivation. Conduct group guidance activities, teach courses and/or provide group guidance related to educational requirements and opportunities and career information.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervises students in the guidance office and in small/large group sessions.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Master’s degree in School Counseling or similar program of study required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Valid Pennsylvania Educational Specialist Level I or Level II certification, endorsed for Elementary and Secondary School Counselor (or equivalent) required. Current federal and Pennsylvania criminal record and child abuse clearances required.

CONFIDENTIALITY:
Respects and maintains the confidentiality of student records, personal communication and family background at all times. Knowledge of and compliance with the requirements of the Federal Education Records Privacy Act and all other federal and Pennsylvania laws and regulations pertaining to the confidentiality of student records required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from students, parents, professional staff, Board of Directors and the general public.

COMPUTER SKILLS
Ability to use and provide basic instruction in a PC or Macintosh environment.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plan and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES
Ability to work with special needs children. Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to perform duties with awareness of and in compliance with all district requirements and school district policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

During a typical workday, counselors are required to stand approximately 30-35% of the day on flat surfaces. Periods of continual standing can be up to 30 minutes at one time, but are at the counselor’s discretion. Counselors may change position as desired. When in the classroom, counselors write on the chalkboard or interactive board or instruct students from a central location in the classroom. Standing is performed intermittently with sitting and walking. Counselors walk about the school throughout the school day.

Lifting/carrying requirements are minimal. Counselors are required to lift books and classroom supplies weighing less than 10-15 lbs.; heavier objects weighing up to 25 lbs. (AV or computer equipment) on a rare basis. Carts are available to transport heavier items. Pushing/pulling – Counselors are required to push/pull file cabinets or desk drawers. Climbing/balancing – No significant amount of climbing or balancing is expected. Stooping, kneeling, bending at waist/knees – not significant; however, counselors may stoop or kneel while engaged in special projects. Reaching – Counselors may reach on frequent basis while performing typical job functions, primarily between the knee and shoulder levels.

Dexterity – Fine manipulation is a requirement of this position while operating a computer. Counselors must also demonstrate legible handwriting, which can be understood by students and adults. Specific vision abilities required include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact, both orally and in writing, with the public and other staff. The employee is directly responsible for safety and well being of students in their charge. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional may be assigned.