Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pennsylvania Certified School Counselor to join our educational community. In this vital role, you will support students’ academic, social, emotional, and behavioral development by providing guidance, counseling, and intervention strategies. Your energetic approach will foster a positive school environment where every student feels valued, understood, and empowered to succeed. You will collaborate with teachers, parents, and other professionals to create tailored support plans that promote student well-being and academic achievement. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students’ lives while working in a dynamic, diverse educational setting.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual and group counseling sessions focused on behavioral health, and social-emotional development.
- Develop and implement behavioral management plans and student behavioral guidance strategies to foster positive classroom environments.
- Collaborate with teachers, administrators, child protective services, social workers, and other specialists to support students’ unique needs.
- Communicate effectively with parents and guardians regarding student progress, challenges, and intervention plans to ensure a cohesive support system.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information while adhering to legal requirements related to education compliance and regulation understanding.
- Assist students in adolescent development issues, childhood development stages, and cultural diversity counseling to promote inclusivity and understanding.
- Handle conflict management situations with professionalism and empathy while promoting conflict resolution skills among students.
- Stay informed about school policies related to guidance counseling, child welfare, school legal knowledge, and educational regulations.
- Support students facing behavioral or emotional challenges through crisis intervention when necessary.
Experience
- Pennsylvania certification in School Counselor required
- Proven experience working with children in educational or social work settings is essential.
- Demonstrated expertise in guidance counseling techniques including individual and group counseling methods.
- Familiarity with special education needs and experience working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of school legal frameworks related to child protective services, confidentiality standards, and educational compliance is required.
- Excellent communication skills for effective parent engagement and collaboration with school staff.
- Experience managing conflict situations with professionalism while applying conflict management strategies effectively.
- Ability to handle confidential information discreetly while maintaining compliance with all relevant regulations.
- This comprehensive role invites passionate professionals eager to inspire positive change within our school community!
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you a certified school counselor in the state of Pennsylvania?
License/Certification:
- School Counseling Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
