School Counselor/ Student Counselor

22nd Century Technologies, Inc.
$22.00/hr. without benefits
United States, Virginia, Ashburn
Jan 02, 2025
Job Title: School Counselor/ Student Counselor Location: Ashburn, VA 20164 Duration: 6+ Months Payrate: Starting pay is $20/hour on w2 without benefits Shift hours: M-F8:00-4:00 Job Overview: The School Counselor helps students overcome problems that impede learning; and assists them in making educational, occupational, and life plans appropriate to their age/maturity level, leading to their development as productive citizens and helping them develop their potential to live full, useful lives. Roles and Responsibilities: The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; work may differ and other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate. Works to support the personal-social, mental health, academic needs, and college and career readiness of each and every student in the building. Works with students on an individual basis in the solution of personal problems related to such situations as home and family relations, peer relations, health, and emotional adjustment; is available to students to provide counseling in such areas as personal growth, self-understanding, and maturity. Conducts small group counseling on student-selected and data-driven topics such as study skills, social skills, anger management, self-esteem, changing families, and grief. Creates and provides classroom instruction every two to three weeks through lessons promoting personal-social, career and college readiness and bullying prevention based on Virginia Department of Education and American School Counselor Association standards for school counseling programs. Develops a Comprehensive School Counseling Program which supports the American School Counseling Association Recognized ASCA Model Program. Collects, analyzes, and reports complex outcome-oriented data related to the effectiveness of their school counseling program with emphasis on equity and student-centered approach; uses data to determine trends and concerns and communicated data results and implications to stakeholders while also assisting counselors in measuring and reporting the effectiveness of their work. Demonstrate fidelity in best practices for a school counseling program through consistent use of technology and monitoring of student outcomes. Provides in-service training in school counseling for staff; collaborates with administrators and faculty on the matters of student discipline, developmental issues, and identifying significant behaviors such as suicide, self-harm, and depression. Fosters professional growth and building a positive climate of support, keeps abreast of current research, participates in professional organizations, and keeps staff informed of state and national issues and trends related to school counseling. Collaborates with families, school staff, administrators, and other educational stakeholders to support student achievement and wellness. Takes an active role in interpreting the school's objectives to students, parents, and the community at large; confers with parents whenever necessary. Qualifications: Master's degree from an accredited college or university and completion of an approved school counseling program. Licenses/Certifications: Eligibility for appropriate licensure. An active Licensed Professional Counseling (LPC) license issued by the Virginia Department of Health Professionals (DHP) may be considered in lieu of these requirements. In addition to the LPC, the Licensed Clinical Psychologist and the Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) may be eligible.