QUALIFICATIONS:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Demonstrated knowledge of national, state and local school counseling standards and adheres to professional and ethical standards of the American School Counselor Association (ASCA).Thorough knowledge of Prince George's County Policies and Procedures;
- Knowledge of growth and developmental stages of adolescents;
- Ability to read, take notes, and interpret written materials;
- Ability to work effectively as a team member and independently with staff, students, and parents;
- Ability to use a computer and other technological equipment;
- Ability to use the computer for on-line scheduling;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to speak effectively to both large and small groups; and
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Excellent human relations skills with the ability to establish good relationships with many different types of individuals and groups.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Master's degree in School Counseling, with two years of experience as a school counselor preferred; or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Advanced Professional Certificate
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
No direct supervisory responsibilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.
