Secondary Counselor (0.5 FTE)

KAMSC

KEA Salary Schedule and Grade

$44,652-$87,252

10 Month, Part-time

Our Mission:

Nurture the dreams of all students and empower all students to contribute to a better world.

Scope of Responsibilities

To provide, implement, and coordinate all aspects of the comprehensive counseling and guidance program. Specifically, to provide all students with the opportunity through developmental activities to gain the insight and self-awareness needed to make positive and healthy decisions in personal, social, educational, and career areas.

Performance Responsibilities

Implement and coordinate the four components of the comprehensive counseling and guidance program: a) guidance curriculum, b) individual planning, c) responsive services, and d) system support.
Provide individual, group, and peer counseling opportunities in self-understanding and the decision-making process.
Work with at-risk students and other students who exhibit academic and emotional difficulties.
Provide individual and/or group processes to assist students in conflict resolution and crises.
Establish an advocacy role on behalf of the student. Be visible in hallways and classrooms. Promote student recognition for achievement and awards.
Provide appropriate referrals to agencies, alternative programs, and supportive services to assist students, families, and staff.
Consult with teachers, staff, and parents regarding meeting the developmental needs of students. Meet regularly with core teams.
Evaluate and revise the comprehensive counseling and guidance program as needed.
Pursue professional growth.
Participate in programs designed to provide information concerning scholarships, Education for Employment (EFE), and other educational/career-related data to students and families.
Assist students, parents, and administrators in implementing an educational schedule of classes.
Monitor and interpret the educational record and education development plan of each student.
Assist students in processing applications for employment and programs for academic advancement.
Coordinate state testing.
Serve as a member of the student support team.
Complete reports as required by Federal, State, and school district.

SIS Work

Meet with all students to discuss course selection process
Work to register all students for courses
Coordinate how kids and staff can use Xello to build their portfolios and help with scheduling
Work to set up teacher gradebooks
Work to set up grade pulls
Communicate grades to local counselors/schools
Connect parents to parent Vue
Connect students to Student Vue
Develop student “groups” for the first and second semesters

MTSS Coordinator Support

Work with the director to pull grades every three weeks
Make parent and student contact with students requiring Tier II or Tier III support
Work with teachers to connect with students who need Tier II and Tier III support through the use of the MTSS check-in sheets

8th Grade Admissions - work with the child accounting secretary

Meet with Middle School Counselors in October for the yearly counselor meeting
Meet with Middle School Math teachers from Locals to explain KAMSC and the importance of teacher recommendations
Build relationships with middle school counselors in all districts
Help administer tests in January each year
Support office staff with yearly duties as related to 8th-grade admissions
Organize application materials for the review committee
Set up review committee days (space, food, agenda, etc)
Coordinate (rev track, invites, etc) Summer Science Inquiry and Algebra Readiness for incoming freshman
Help organize 8th-grade visits in May

Other dispositions or duties:

Build positive relationships with students and staff
Be visible on Vine Street and in hallways
Be available for at least 1 open lab per month - Wed. 6-7:30pm
Be involved in school improvement tasks/goals
Professional growth - attend relevant conferences and training
Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in school counseling.
State of Michigan counselor endorsement

Desirable Qualifications

Successful experience working with a diverse population in an urban setting.
Licensed professional counselor in the State of Michigan.
Minimum of three (3) years of classroom teaching.
High standards of professional conduct and experience in previous activities.
Knowledge of word processing and computer scheduling.
Knowledge of first aid.
Evidence of ability to work successfully with students, staff, families, and community resources.
Minimum three years of successful experience working with children and families in an urban educational setting and/or diverse/multicultural setting.

Secondary Counselor (.5)