26-27SY School Counselor, Long Term Substitute - (50032632)
The School District of Philadelphia is committed to becoming the fastest improving District in the country and transforming the educational opportunities it offers to our city’s more than 198,000 students. The District seeks leaders who have a passion for working with schools and communities who are committed to ensuring all students achieve. Serving a population as diverse as ours requires creativity, commitment and vision. Will you join us? Job SummaryProvides counseling services that foster the academic, personal, social and career development of all students. Provides individual/group counseling and guidance for students and implements broad based programs that deal with decision making, conflict resolution, self esteem, coping strategies and other issues. Serves as both the primary agent for addressing issues that impact on students at risk of failing to attain their full academic potential and the school-based resource for dealing with child abuse/neglect and crisis prevention/intervention. Communicates with bilingual or deaf/hearing impaired student/families using English and a specified world language or English and American Sign Language or Signed English. Acts as a liaison between the school and various community/governmental agencies that may provide services to students and their families and participates on the school’s multi-disciplinary committee. Essential Functions All Specialties • Provides general school counseling and guidance programs and services including individual and group counseling and guidance.• Implements broad based programs dealing with decision-making, conflict resolution, self esteem, coping strategies and other issues.• Plans and provides classroom guidance focusing on social and emotional issues, family and/or peer relationships and decision-making.• Provides formal and informal counseling services to students and their parents concerning issues that are affecting or may affect the students’ school adjustment.• Serves as the primary agent for addressing issues that impact on students at risk of failing to attain their full academic potential.• Serves as the school-based resource for dealing with child abuse/neglect and crisis prevention/intervention.• Participates in team interventions with other staff to support students.• Participates on the school’s multi-disciplinary team that includes other staff members. Title: School Counselor, Long Term Substitute (Regular) (Bilingual) (Sign Language) • Collaborates with parents, teachers and other staff in the planning and implementation of a comprehensive educational program for students.• Makes referrals to outside agencies as needed and provides ongoing follow-up services to students and their parents.• Gathers and disseminates information on critical issues such as student substance abuse, child abuse/neglect, suicide prevention/intervention, preteen/teen pregnancy and homelessness.• Keeps abreast of current techniques and trends in school counseling and guidance for elementary and /or middle school students.• Prepares and maintains student counseling records; prepares reports on students, correspondence and statistical summaries.• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with representatives of various community/governmental agencies to facilitate the availability and accessibility of services to meet the needs of students and their families. Bilingual Specialty • Provides students and families with general school and guidance programs and services in a specified world language as well as English.• Creates an environment in which students have access to bilingual counseling/guidance materials that address their needs and interests.• Keeps abreast of current techniques and trends in bilingual school counseling and guidance. Sign Language Specialty • Provides students and families with general school and guidance programs and services in American Sign Language and Signed English as well as English.• Creates an environment in which deaf/hearing impaired students have access to specialized counseling/guidance materials that address their needs and interests.• Keeps abreast of current techniques and trends in school counseling and guidance for the deaf and hearing impaired.
Minimum Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in school counseling or a related field from an accredited college or university.• Three years of full-time, paid, professional experience working with children. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • Demonstrated knowledge of:o the principles, practices and theories of individual/group counseling.o the principals, practices and theories of development/ educational guidance.o the current techniques and trends in counseling and guidance at the elementary/middle school level.o the theories and principles of child/early adolescent development, individual/group behavior group dynamics and interpersonal interactions. Title: School Counselor, Long Term Substitute (Regular) (Bilingual) (Sign Language) o communication skills and techniques. o the current health, economic and social problems experienced by urban families.o functions and resources of community/governmental agencies that provide support services for students and their families. • Demonstrated ability to: o provide counseling and guidance on an individual/group basis and to conduct group support/guidance sessions.o employ tact, diplomacy and sound judgment in dealing with sensitive or personal problems and hostile attitudes. o work effectively with students and their families and to aid them in the constructive use of their capacities to address their specific problems.o identify the signs of child abuse/neglect, substance abuse and students at risk for suicide.o understand and interpret standardized test scores, marking guidelines and promotional policies.o participate in crisis intervention. o communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.o prepare and maintain student-counseling records, reports, correspondence and statistical summaries. o establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, administrators, supportive staff, parents, students and representatives of community/governmental agencies. Bilingual Specialty • Demonstrated knowledge of:o both English and the specified world language, including history and culture. • Demonstrated ability to:o fluently speak, read and write both English and the specified world language. Sign Language Sociality • Demonstrated knowledge of:o the social and emotion issues related to deafness/hearing impairment.o the diagnostic and assessment instruments commonly used for assessing deaf/hearing-impaired students.o the history and culture of the deaf/hearing impaired community. • Demonstrated ability to:o demonstrate proficiency in the use and understanding of Signed English and American Sign Language. Title: School Counselor, Long Term Substitute (Regular) (Bilingual) (Sign Language) DisclaimerThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. NondiscriminationThe School District of Philadelphia provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity, or genetic information. Please refer to Board Policy 348 for further information regarding the District's commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices. Certificates/Licenses • Must be eligible for an Emergency Permit.
: United States
: Instructional
: The School District of Philadelphia
Regular
: Entry Level
: Oct 1, 2026, 7:33:06 PM
Union Affiliation: Philadelphia Federation of Teachers (PFT)
: Ongoing
For forward-thinking administrators and educators, opportunities abound in The School District of Philadelphia. The School District of Philadelphia is committed to transforming the education opportunities it offers the city’s 200,000 school-aged children. Located in a historic and culturally rich setting, we are a racially and ethnically diverse community committed to education. The District seeks leaders who have a passion for working with students, schools, and communities and who are committed to ensuring all students achieve. Serving a population as diverse as ours requires creativity, commitment, and vision. Will you join us?
Our Mission
The mission of The School District of Philadelphia is to provide a high-quality education that prepares, ensures, and empowers all students to achieve their full intellectual and social potential in order to become lifelong learners and productive members of society.
Our Vision
The School District of Philadelphia will deliver on the right of every child in Philadelphia to an excellent public school education and ensure all children graduate from high school ready to succeed.
The key word in this vision is “right.” The District exists to deliver on the civil right of every child to a strong, lifelong foundation.
