School Counselor

FlexSchool

  • Berkeley Heights, NJ
  • Today
  • Full-time

Highlights

Teach weekly and daily health classes using a social-emotional lens based on the needs of the campusWrite and consistently update student learning profiles based on prior evaluationsAttend and sometimes lead staff training and student articulation meetings. This job description does not constitute a complete and exclusive list of responsibilities.

Numbers & Facts

LocationBerkeley Heights, NJ
Job TypeFull-time

Description

This job description does not constitute a complete and exclusive list of responsibilities. These responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of FlexSchool.School CounselorWhat You'll Do:Provide ongoing support to students throughout the day through classroom push-in and as-needed crisis managementMaintain an open "support room" (office) for students to come to as needed throughout the day for emotional regulation and problem-solvingProvide IEP mandated individual counseling as neededAttend IEP meetings as neededConduct counseling consultations with clinicians of prospective students. Collaborate with the admissions team, Head of School, and learning specialist to evaluate student applications and make recommendationsMaintain frequent communication with families and outside service providers to ensure that student needs are being metRun weekly small group counseling sessions.Teach weekly and daily health classes using a social-emotional lens based on the needs of the campusWrite and consistently update student learning profiles based on prior evaluationsAttend and sometimes lead staff training and student articulation meetings.Communicate significant student concerns to the Head of School and collaborate on developing and implementing appropriate action/behavior plans when necessaryMeet with teachers as needed to discuss executive functioning and classroom management strategiesComplete social emotional standard ratings and comments for report cards, each trimesterSupervise interns if applicableSchedule & ExpectationsOn campus approximately 7:45 AM – 4:00 PMThis is a academic year position, not 12 monthsParticipation in key school events and professional activities throughout the yearWho Thrives HereEducator who:Value relationships as much as academicsEnjoy teaching outside traditional modelsAre flexible, collaborative, and student-centeredWant to make a meaningful difference every dayPossess strong communication and organizational skillsIs creative and enthusiasticEnjoys being with students and has a sense of humorQualificationsMasters degree in School Counseling or related field preferred 2+ years experience in schools preferredExperience with gifted and/or Twice-Exceptional (2e) learners preferred but not requiredFamiliarity with at least one of the following: CBT, DBT, Collaborative and Proactive Solutions, PBIS

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