Job Description

Position: School Counselor
Location: The Bayard School

MOU Sign-on Bonus Each teacher in grades PK–8 who works in one of our Wilmington schools for one full year shall receive a total bonus of $3,500. This bonus will be paid in two (2) lump-sum payments during the year.

Qualifications:

• Must hold or be eligible for State of Delaware Certification– Elementary School Counselor
• Must be able to stand and work continuously for a minimum of 4 hours per workday
• Minimum lifting requirements- 50 pounds (with assistance).
• Must be able to use arms and hands without restrictions to accommodate the physical, mobility, and ambulatory needs of students.

Salary Teacher salary schedule based on experience and degree. Salary Schedule can be found on the districts website: https://www.christinak12.org/fs/resource-manager/view/851a5553-8a2b-42b1-896c-8cd6927408cb

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Applicants must submit a letter of interest, resume, three current (dated within one year) letters of recommendation (one letter must be from current supervisor), and license/certification. Previous submissions will not automatically flow to this posting. In order to be considered for this position, you must apply specifically for the Job ID listed for this position

Responsibilities

• Collects, utilizes, and disseminates current educational and occupational information.
• Assists students to identify and to determine the significance of their pattern of abilities, achievements, interests, and potentials.
• Organizes relevant student records and handles them with discretion and according to professional standards, ethic and the confidentiality laws.
• Stay abreast of the laws, policies, and procedures that govern the schools. The counselor also participates in professional associations and upgrades professional knowledge and skills when needed.
• Conducts individual and small group counseling session with students.
• Conducts group guidance classes when necessary with an organized and pertinent program based on current research and/or best practices.
• Act as student advocate in order to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis-situations.
• Collaborate with outside agencies/doctors/clinicians.
• Serve as case manager for students as needed.
• Conducts conferences and consults with the students, parents, and professional associates.
• Document counseling notes, prepare reports and maintain confidentiality of records relating to student support.
• The school counselor along with the Mental Health team establishes the school counseling program and develops activities and resources to implement and evaluate the program using the framework of the ASCA National Mindsets and Behaviors for Students
• Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students concerning their academic and behavioral progress.
• Acts in ways, which are likely to promote student's feelings of self-worth.
• Encourages students to behave in accordance with classroom and school rules.
• Keeps accurate records and makes reports as required.
• Develop and implement a Guidance Counselor Plan annually
• Perform other duties as requested by administration to meet the needs of the students.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position

CHRISTINA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Human Resources Office
1899 S College Avenue
Newark, DE 19702
PH: 302/552-2600
Visit our website: www.christinak12.org

Employment is conditional upon receipt of an acceptable criminal background report and a child abuse registry check showing you are not on the registry at any level

The Christina School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, or any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. Inquiries regarding compliance with the above may be directed to the Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator, Christina School District, 1899 S College Avenue Newark, DE 19702?; Telephone: (302) 552-2600.