What are the responsibilities and job description for the Professional School Counselor position at Research Triangle High School?
OUR MISSION
The mission of Research Triangle High School is to increase access to globally competitive Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education for students and teachers across North Carolina, by incubating, proving, and scaling innovative models of teaching and learning. Our vision is to graduate young people who are prepared for college-level studies, and who have learned the 21st-century skills that Research Triangle Park-like companies seek.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Professional School Counselor is an administrative-level position responsible for working with students and families, ensuring that RTHS students are supported, welcomed, encouraged, and can develop successfully.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Establishing program oversight and accountability
- Adheres to laws/ethics of the school counseling profession.
- Participates in activities to improve knowledge and skills.
- Conducts a yearly review of program implementation effec
Collaborating with the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support Team to facilitate systems of support
- Consults/collaborates effectively with parents/guardians, teachers, administrators, and other educational/community resources regarding students with identified concerns and needs.
Facilitating individual student planning
- Assists all students, individually or in groups, with developing academic, career and personal/social skills, goals, and plans.
- Collaborates with parents/guardians and educators to assist students with educational, career, and life planning.
Providing preventative and responsive services
- Provides leadership and collaborates with other educators in the school-wide integration of social/emotional curriculum.
- Provides individual and group counseling to students with identified concerns and needs.
Developing/managing a comprehensive school counseling program:
- Uses the majority of time providing direct services.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education
Master’s degree in a relevant educational field; school counseling license preferred.
Experience
At least five years of experience in a middle or high school. Candidates should demonstrate responsiveness and should be effective public communicators.
