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MINIMUM MICHIGAN REQUIREMENT:

*School Counselor License (SCL)

or

*Michigan Teaching Certificate with the School Counselor (NT) endorsement

New Buffalo Area Schools perks:

*Innovative District of the Year 2024

*National Blue Ribbon Award winner in 2020

*New Buffalo Area Schools is ranked in the top 5 (out of 552) Best Places to Teach in Michigan by Niche.com:

https://www.niche.com/k12/d/new-buffalo-area-schools-mi/#rankings

*Small class sizes 16:1

*Classroom supply budget $500 annually

*Positive Admin and Peer support

*PreK – 5th grade

*Collaboration among Specials: Spanish, Library/Steam, Music, P.E., Art

*Title 1 school

*SEL driven culture

*Award winning After School Program

*Relevant Technology: chrome books, google based school, Promethean boards in each classroom with Tech support in house

*Better Lessons coaching

*Plentiful professional development provided

*PBIS & Restorative Practice school

*Award Winning Elementary School

*Social Worker & Guidance Counselor on each campus

*Security Resource Officer on each campus

*Access to an abundance of resources and materials.

*Lake Life on Lake Michigan https://www.harborcountry.org/

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Punctual, responsible, and regular in attendance
Works well in a team environment
Professionally dressed
Assist staff with improving all students’ SEL: Zones of Regulation, Kelso’s Choices, and Class Catalyst
Assist staff with student behavior
Mandated reporter responsibilities
Communicate with staff on student progress, concerns, and behavior
Respect confidentiality of school personnel and students and understand FERPA
Participates in district provided professional development as required
Provide occasional staff professional development
Provide occasional activities and information at staff meetings
Advocate for students
Demonstrate ethical decision-making and social responsibility
Facilitate school wide PBIS implementation*
Powerschool scheduling of students in classes
Organize summer tour for new families
Provide SEL lessons in whole group to all students (prek-5th)
Provide small group lessons based on needs and ages
Class Catalyst program facilitator
Middle School readiness
Monthly Good Citizenship Awards
Partner with RESA mental health consultant to provide additional for specific students
Provide career exploration information to all students by law
Attend monthly county counselor meetings as needed
Communicate and conference with parents on a regular basis
Active role in the CST process*
Monthly CST Push-In
Data Dig meetings with staff to discuss individual students
Conduct risk assessments
Crisis Team member
Individual counseling sessions for students in high needs
Review behavioral data on a regular basis, share out when necessary
Assign lessons in ISS 360
Toys for Tots coordinator
Lory’s Place coordinator
Work in partnership with CAC to provide lessons
Partnership with Rotary Club for supplies
Assist in helping families acquire outside resources
Coordinate Peer to Peer with Jennifer Bauer at the high school
Create and maintain bulletin boards & school wide displays
Arrival and dismissal duties
Enter SWES information.
Participate in Grief Response Team.
Observe students in the REED process and input into Illuminate
Attend REED, IEP, and 504 meetings as needed
Supervise and plan for Restorative Paraprofessional
Perform other duties as assigned.

Elementary Counselor