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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a compassionate, knowledgeable School Counselor to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for meeting with students to help them understand and overcome personal, social, or behavioral problems affecting their educational or vocational situations. You will provide individual and group counseling to students to support their academic achievement, personal and social development, and career development. You will also work closely with teachers, administrators, and parents to develop and implement strategies to help students succeed. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the developmental, emotional, social, and educational issues that school-aged children face. You must be able to communicate effectively with students, parents, and school staff, and have a passion for helping students achieve their full potential.
Responsibilities
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- Develop and implement strategies to help students succeed
- Work closely with teachers, administrators, and parents
- Understand the developmental, emotional, social, and educational issues that school-aged children face
- Communicate effectively with students, parents, and school staff
- Help students understand and overcome personal, social, or behavioral problems
- Support students' academic achievement, personal and social development, and career development
- Monitor students' progress and adjust counseling strategies as needed
- Coordinate with outside agencies for additional support services
- Maintain confidentiality of student records and counseling sessions
Requirements
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- State-issued certification or license
- Experience working with school-aged children
- Strong understanding of the developmental, emotional, social, and educational issues that school-aged children face
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with school staff and parents
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Compassionate and understanding
- Ability to handle stressful situations with calmness and professionalism
Potential interview questions
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- What strategies do you use to help students overcome personal, social, or behavioral problems?
- How do you work with teachers and parents to support a student's success?
- Can you describe a time when you had to handle a particularly difficult counseling situation?
- How do you maintain confidentiality in your role as a school counselor?