What are the responsibilities and job description for the Guidance Counselor position at St. Paul Elementary?
Saint Paul School is seeking a part-time guidance counselor. This position will (1) implement a social-emotional curriculum (Second Step) for grades Pre-K through 8 and (2) assist the Principal, Nurse, Academic Enrichment and Support Center and faculty in supporting students and parents with mental health issues that may arise. Typical behaviors being exhibited in the student population include separation/situational anxiety, depression, inappropriate/disruptive classroom behavior, and executive function disorders. However, there are more acute behaviors in our middle school population such as risky behaviors, cyberbullying, and inappropriate use of electronic media.
1. This position reports directly to the school principal
3. To serve as a resource to teachers and families on relevant adolescent topics of mental health and adolescent behaviors
4. Work with students on a one-to-one basis, in small groups, and within the classroom
5. Provide crisis intervention when necessary
6. Maintain confidentiality and accuracy of records
7. Submit reports as required for progress reporting, annual review meetings, and Student Support Team (SST) meetings
8. Act as a liaison between home and school for the student
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