Permanent Substitute School Counselor Elementary

Permanent Substitute School Counselor - Francis Wyman Elementary School - (to cover a leave of absence) Reports To: Director of Mental Health & School Principal/Administration SUMMARY: To provide supportive services to Francis Wyman students with the aim of ensuring all students have equitable access to behavioral/mental health services and social-emotional learning within the educational setting. Work in collaboration with school-based and district-based staff to implement a comprehensive school-based mental health system. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Collaborate with educators on the implementation and delivery of a social-emotional learning curriculum. Communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form; Use evidence-based mental health practices and data to most effectively guide increasing student growth and achievement using proactive and solution-focused approaches to meeting student needs. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, and the community. Work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage several projects simultaneously Perform duties with awareness of all district requirements, state and federal laws, and Burlington Public School policies. Work with students of diverse backgrounds with diverse needs in an equitable and inclusive manner. Maintain appropriate confidential records. React professionally and objectively to unpredictable situations (e.g. environmental changes, behavior/aggression, mental health crisis, etc.). Strong collaborative, counseling, advising, teaching, coaching, and leadership skills to support student programming and work in a team setting. Strong organizational skills to balance the responsibilities of a high-demand position. Ability to plan and implement services and supports within multi-tiered systems of support based on district and school objectives and the needs and abilities of assigned students. QUALIFICATIONS: The qualifications listed below are preferential to the duties and responsibilities as listed in the job description, but may be waived at the discretion of the Superintendent of Schools. An appropriate DESE license is required. At least three years of professional experience in a school setting is preferred. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Effective communication skills - including written and oral communication, and use of technology tools to facilitate collaboration among teachers. Excellent problem solver, communicator, and listener. Able to work collaboratively with others and to lead and to implement effective change. Able to maintain confidentiality. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with administration, students, peers and parents Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school and district staff. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students and parents. Ability to prioritize work assignments and complete work within time requirements. Ability to invest the time and meet expectations of the role including participation in training programs. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all District requirements and School Committee policies. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here 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 regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and travel between work sites. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds for example equipment, supplies and books. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination is necessary. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with students, parents, and staff. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works inside, but at times may work in an outdoor environment that is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee but is in accordance with the terms of the contract for the position and is subject to change as the needs of the Burlington Public Schools and requirements of the job changes. Compensation: $125 per day. If the person that is being covered comes off the salary schedule the hire will be placed on degree and step in accordance with the Burlington Educators' Association Unit A contract. Dates: Approximately November 12, 2024 through March 14, 2025 " /> Having Trouble Logging In? Hire Home (index.aspx) | Internal (internalLogin.aspx) | Admin (login.aspx) | Help ( Job Listings (index.aspx) Profile Application Status (ViewJobHistory.aspx) Interviews References (ViewReferences.aspx) Documents Job Offers (ViewJobOffers.aspx) FAQ Apply Now Applications will be accepted Wednesday, September 18, 2024 12:00 AM - Wednesday, October 30, 2024 4:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time) Print Job Posting (Admin/JobPostingPrintView.aspx?JobID=2761&Internal=) Download Job Posting Tell a Friend Do you know someone who should apply for this job? Send this job posting to him or her! We'll send an email and include the job details and a link to this posting. 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Created: 2024-10-23