Penn Manor School District – School Counselor

Posting: 3/4/25 - 3/18/25

Location: Penn Manor High School

Status: Permanent. 190 Days

Salary: Starting at $64,050

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

Certification Required: School Counselor K-12

Special Education Required: No

Purpose and Scope of Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the building principal the School Counselor On Assignment will be responsible for using student data to develop and maintain a strategic plan to address the social and emotional needs of students. This position works collaboratively with the principals and school counselors to set strategic priorities and implement programs and procedures to support and achieve social and emotional well-being for students.

Qualifications

The School Counselor On Assignment must be Pennsylvania certified in school counseling or working towards certification in school counseling. Experience as a teacher or elementary counselor is considered advantageous.

Essential Function and Responsibilities

This position interfaces with students, faculty and community on a continual basis and requires a high degree of interpersonal skill and human relations ability. All job functions are to be executed with high quality customer service. Examples demonstrative of high quality service may include, but are not limited to prompt responses to inquiries, professional and courteous verbal and non-verbal communication, and proactive problem solving.

Works collaboratively with the principals and school counselors to set strategic priorities and implement programs and procedures to support and achieve social and emotional well-being for students.
Work in cooperation with the school team to support the instructional program to achieve the curriculum goals of the school district.
Provide consultation support for students, families and staff members regarding academic and personal/social domains.
Provide personal counseling to individual students regarding academic, career and personal/social domains.
Provide tiered interventions to targeted groups based on data based needs including group counseling.
Observe students to collect data appraisal for academic support services or multidisciplinary evaluations.
Serve as a liaison for students and families to outside agencies.
Implement an effective referral and follow up process as needed.
Work with principals and school counselors to review assessment data and programs related to the use of data to improve social and emotional learning.
Mediate conflicts, which may arise at the building level between teachers, parents and students at the elementary level.
Coordinate and develop targeted interventions for large groups of students in academic and personal social domains.
Measure results of the comprehensive school-counseling program regarding student academic performance, behaviors and attendance to facilitate appropriate interventions.
Cooperate with the district public relations coordinator to provide appropriate coverage for school counseling activities.

Other Duties

Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal.
Establish relationships with students through informal interactions in a variety of settings during the school day.
Adhere to the laws, policies, procedures and ethical standards for the school counseling profession.

General Skills and Capabilities

Proficiencies with technological communication tools including, but not limited to word processing, internet access and utilization, and the full and effective use of the district’s email software.
A valid Pennsylvania driver’s license and access to independent transportation.
Ability to communicate well at all organizational levels.
Ability to exercise good judgment in prioritizing tasks and decision-making.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite
Ability to form appropriate relations and to work as a team member and be an example of exemplary customer service at all times.

Physical and Personal Limitations and Requirements

Repetitive movement of fingers and hands for keyboarding.
Visual acuity to read significant amounts of correspondence, reports and computer screen data.
Auditory acuity for telephone and oral communication.
Manual dexterity for the operation of office equipment.
Frequent walking and standing.
Ability to speak clearly and distinctly.
A temperament appropriate for work as a team member and manager.
Some carrying and lifting - 15 to 30 pounds.