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Full Time School Counselor The Office of School Counseling at Immaculata High School is looking to add a dynamic counselor to our team. As a college preparatory high school, we are looking to support our students in their social, emotional and educational goals throughout their time with us. School Counselor Job Responsibilities: Advises and counsels students regarding academic, educational, and short-term social and emotional problems. Remains universally accessible and makes an effort to know every student for whom they are responsible. Provides individual student planning and responsive services to support students and their families regarding academic matters. Provides counseling to students through planned activities in small group or classroom settings to convey educational, social, and important school information, and offers workshops/seminars for parents. Consults, facilitates, and maintains communication with parents, teachers, administrators, and pertinent agents on specific student and parent academic and educational matters including academic modifications and/or accommodations. Provides feedback and recommends appropriate action and solutions to individual student's academic and educational needs and abilities. Identifies students who may need targeted or intensive services, and coordinates with our Director of Special Services. Assists students/parents in understanding school policies and procedures. Provides brief counseling to address social and emotional concerns and appropriately refers students to behavioral health specialists. Communicates, coordinates, and collaborates with behavioral health specialists on developing and implementing student supports. Supports and attends appropriate student activities and events. School Counselor Qualifications/Skills: Desire and ability to work with high school students with diverse backgrounds and levels of ability toward accomplishing their educational goals. Ability to organize tasks and manage time to meet many and varied deadlines and communicate effectively with students, parents, school administrators and other staff, including the ability to discuss topics which may be sensitive. Working familiarity with student assessment tools, especially in evaluating and interpreting standardized test results. Knowledge of educational software such as PowerSchool, Naviance, and Parchment. Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements: Master's Degree in School Counseling Minimum of 1 year of school counseling internship or teaching experience Understanding and familiarity with computer applications and word processing functions Please send cover letter and resume to the Vice Principal for Academic Affairs, Mrs. Kristin M. Boczany at [REMOVED - SEE ORIGINAL LISTING]

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