Bilingual School Counselor

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities related to the Charter. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Responsibilities:

· Strong writing skills as well as communication and interpersonal skills

· Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task effectively

· Maintain a good rapport with all constituencies; students, parents and colleagues

· Strong communication (verbal, written, interpersonal) skills and leadership qualities

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

· Must be eligible or hold State of Delaware Certification as a School Counselor

· Master’s degree preferred; School Counseling; Certified School Counselor or experience as a school-based mental health provider

· A minimum of 3-5 yrs. counseling experience, school counseling experience is strongly preferred

· Experience with and commitment to working with Lower School-aged children on grades Pre-K through 5th, including an understanding of their developmental, social, and academic needs

· Proficient in Technology, Microsoft Office Applications, Children’s Educational Software etc.

· Demonstrates sensitivity to diversity issues impacting various cultural, ethnic and socioeconomic groups

· Shows evidence of knowledge regarding practices known to be effective in promoting student learning to increase student achievement

· Regular attendance is an essential function of the position

· A shared understanding of the mission of the School and a demonstrated commitment to the core principles of equity, inclusion and access

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $55.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 – 40 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you currently in the United States, preferably in Delaware? Kindly Answer this question.

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• School Counselor: 3 years (Preferred)
• Counseling Lower Graders- Students: 3 years (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)
• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• School Counseling Certification-Delaware (Required)
• School Counseling Certification (Required)

Location:

• Newark, DE 19702 (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Newark, DE 19702 (Required)

Work Location: In person