School Counselor

Role Summary

Established in 1998 with 97 students, CCCS has steadily increased to more than 4,000 students in grades K-8 across 12 state-of-the-art buildings on four campuses. The school is a true community success story that has transformed the lives of thousands of students and their families, while breathing life back into a city that was once one of Philadelphia’s most vibrant manufacturing suburbs.

To provide counseling services to students as directed. Work cooperatively with the interdisciplinary team members to provide services to students and families.

Demonstrated Knowledge of

• Applicable school counseling laws and practices
• Understanding and interpreting a student’s IEP
• Mental health issues and proper procedures for identification and referrals
• Conducting interviews and engaging students and their families
• McKinneyVento Act
• The adverse effects of poverty, trauma and homelessness on children

Demonstrated Ability to

• Communicate and manage time effectively
• Work with students’ emotional and behavioral issues in a manner that respects their privacy and enhances their educational experience both socially, emotionally and academically
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with community agencies, students, families, team members and others

Note: CCCS has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.

Responsibilities

• Provides counseling services to students who have emotional and/or behavioral components in their Individual Education Plan (IEP)
• Provides career-counseling services as needed and if appropriate
• Provides counseling to promote social skills, behavior management, coping mechanisms, and increased attention to task
• Participates in development and implementation of IEPs
• Organizes, coordinates, and conducts in-service training for staff regarding behavior management, socialization, Children and Youth Services (CYS) practices, etc.
• Communicates and works collaboratively with other staff and parents regarding the social and emotional issues of the student
• Adheres to weekly counseling schedules and provides written documentation to the Director of Social Services/Parent Involvement
• Participates in formulation of policies related to drug and alcohol awareness, behavior issues, and attention difficulties
• Maintains daily documentation of all services provided
• Reports problems of neglect or abuse to local CYS agency
• Complies with policies, regulations and procedures of the Chester Community Charter School; communicates effectively with parents and works collaboratively with staff
• Displays high-level professional conduct and image at all times; establishes and maintains an acceptable attendance record; and participates in extra-curricular activities and/or leadership roles outside the classroom
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Counseling from an accredited college or university
• Pennsylvania Criminal Record Check Clearance
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance
• FBI Criminal Background Clearance

Certifications/Licenses

• Pennsylvania Certification in Elementary and Secondary School Counselor