Associate School Counselor

OVERVIEW: The Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center at Gallaudet University is a federally funded center with exemplary elementary and secondary education programs for deaf and hard of hearing students and is tasked with developing and disseminating innovative curricula, instructional techniques, and products nationwide while providing information, training, and technical assistance for parents and professionals to meet the needs of deaf and hard of hearing students from birth to age 21.

 

Job Title:

Associate School Counselor

Worker Type:

Regular

 

Pay Type:

Salary

 

Exempt Status:

Yes

 

Compensation Grade (Track/Level):

CA1

 

Hiring Range (Commensurate with experience and qualifications):

 

Salary Ranges (All Compensation Grades):

Clerc Center

 

Supervisory Organization (Department):

Academic Programs

 

Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Academic Programs, the Associate School Counselor effectively designs and implements counseling programs that optimize students’ preparation for learning and personal/social development for all students.

 

Job Description:

• Provides counseling services as stated in students' IEPs; evaluates students' counseling needs and writes IEP goals; maintains and updates students' IEP progress reports; and participates in IEP meetings when counseling services are specified or requested.

• Engages students in learning to make decisions and to accept responsibility for such decisions; and assists students, both individually and in groups, to modify attitudes and behavior patterns and to develop skills necessary for healthy development.

• Assists students in learning to make reasonable adjustments to the demands and responsibilities associated with family, school and community membership; and works with teachers, staff, administrators, and others to establish and maintain the best possible environment for learning and personal growth.

• Maintains accurate confidential records and reports of counseling activities and data; and maintains appropriate counseling records on students.

• Responds to school crises and emergency situations, and responds to crisis situations to include altercations, illness, suspected child abuse and mandatory reporting.

• Prioritizes safety in the workplace as a collective responsibility for the well-being of employees and fosters a culture of safety that is integral to our success, including strict adherence to safety procedures and protocols, as well as promptly reporting any safety hazards or incidents.

• Provides preventive and intervention services; and responds to identified student needs through individual counseling, crisis intervention, classroom activities and the formation and facilitation of groups.

• Provides assessment of student's current behavioral and socio-emotional functions; recommends intervention strategies and referrals, as needed; and maintains information and contacts with other resource agencies and services.

• Provides and participates in orientation activities for students new to school and orientation to school; and participates in or coordinates liaison activities between the grades and the elementary and high school that assure a smoother transition.

• Develops, implements and leads workshops and in-service training on specific topics for staff and students; and provides information and training on counseling-related areas.

• Collaborates with administrators, teachers, and staff to establish and maintain the best possible environment for learning, personal/social growth and student success; and works closely with teachers and staff to support students with behavioral, social, or emotional needs.

• Provides socio-emotional programming, workshops and learning activities and opportunities for students (i.e., alcohol and drug awareness, healthy relationships, understanding and respect for others, and problem-solving skills).

• Demonstrates a genuine commitment to belonging in the workplace and participates in activities and workshops to foster continuous learning.

• Keeps abreast of developments and issues in counseling and other related areas; and continues own personal professional development through participation in workshops, seminars, courses, in-service training, and reading.

• Assists in supervision and training of practicum and intern students.

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