School Counselor- Ilead Online

School Counselor- iLEAD Online at iLEAD Charter Schools Tweet Print Application Deadline 3/25/2024 5:30 PM Pacific Date Posted 3/14/2024 Contact iLEAD Charter Schools Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $29.42 - $36.06 Per Hour Length of Work Year 11 month Employment Type Part Time Location: Lancaster, CA Job Summary Job Summary Reporting to the School Director, the School Counselor will be responsible for providing support and direction to learners to help them reach their social, academic, emotional and physical potential. The School Counselor will be responsible for guidance counseling including transition planning and preparing learners for post-secondary success. Job Description / Essential Elements: Print Job Title - School Counselor Reports to - Site Director Organization Overview At iLEAD schools, we have built a model based on what we believe to be the best of all that is out there.

We believe passionately in project-based learning not because it's a fad but because it goes to the heart of how kids learn. We've incorporated technology not as a spiffy add-on but as an organic part of the learning process in the 21st century. We value and encourage leadership not just as a part of a career track but by instilling in each learner the confidence and character that inspire others.

Finally, we value the social and emotional development of our learners. We believe there is an implicit, as well as an explicit, curriculum to teach. Our goal is nothing short of learning, to change the world.

Position Overview Reporting to the Site Director, the School Counselor will be responsible for providing support and direction to learners to help them reach their social, academic, emotional and physical potential. The School Counselor will provide individual and group counseling services as needed and collaborate with parents, families, facilitators and school personnel. School Counselor's regular hours are Monday through Friday during school hours and on additional days and times as needed to participate in iLEAD functions and career learning opportunities.

Duties and responsibilities Help students gain an awareness of interests and abilities. Facilitate learners' understanding of test construction and help learners and families interpret educational test data. Understand school graduation requirements and parallel entrance requirements for post-secondary institutions.

Understand and address the unique social-emotional needs of individual students. Provide individual and small group counseling to students. Facilitate small groups to help students with organization, anger, bullying, grief, and other issues that may arise.

Facilitate an SCVi Advisory class. Work collaboratively with SCVi Student Support Team and other staff to ensure student success. Help students become aware of all phases of post-secondary school options.

Organize and maintain college and career catalogs, brochures, handbooks, and other appropriate resource materials. Coordinate and implement dissemination of information to students, parents, and community members pertaining to the college admissions process. Maintain student records regarding post-secondary plans.

Coordinate field trips to college campuses and visits by college representatives. Coordinate administration of PSAT, SAT I and II, and ACT tests. Coordinate and administer school and community scholarships.

Collaborate with the school and local community in scholarship fundraising efforts. Facilitate family workshops and assistance in the processing of student forms and applications for financial aid. Maintain professional competence through participation in professional development activities provided by the school and self-selected professional growth activities.

Other Responsibilities Provide ongoing support and actively collaborate with all iLEAD Schools leaders and employees to ensure that the mission, vision, values and philosophy of iLEAD Schools is clearly understood and carried out. Represent iLEAD Schools in a positive and professional manner in all interactions and communications. Follow and actively participate in development of all iLEAD Schools guidelines, policies and procedures.

Maintain professional competence through participation in professional development activities provided by iLEAD Schools and self-selected professional growth activities. Perform other responsibilities as defined by the iLEAD Schools Executive Team. Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Education, Psychology or a related field.

Work well with children and communicate effectively. Exercise tact, patience, kindness and positive attitude. Be energetic and enthusiastic about children and respond appropriately.

Establish and maintain friendly, cooperative and effective working relationships with learners, learners with special needs, parents, facilitators, care team, and administration. Maintain confidentiality of learners and their records. Demonstrate standards of moral character and behavior to serve as an effective role model for learners.

Perform physical activities, which may include frequent standing, walking, bending, and/or lifting. Ability to problem solve and multi-task. Ability to cooperate successfully as a member of a team.

Demonstrated capability to maintain effective relationships in a team oriented environment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written. Very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness.

Thrive in a collaborative, team based and fast-paced environment. Requirements / Qualifications Requirements / Qualifications PPS School Counseling or Intern Permit Preferred: Masters in Psychology, Education, social work or counseling Preferred: Online Experience Pupil Personnel Services Credential - School Counseling PPS School Counseling or Intern Permit Preferred: Masters in Psychology, Education, social work or counseling Preferred: Online Experience Pupil Personnel Services Credential - School Counseling Comments and Other Information For questions regarding this position please email recruitment@ileadcalifornia.org Comments and Other Information For questions regarding this position please email recruitment@ileadcalifornia.org Links Related To This Job iLEAD Exploration iLEAD Schools Website CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only.

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