long-term substitue school counselor - South Hadley, United States - PIONEER VALLEY PERFORMING ARTS

PIONEER VALLEY PERFORMING ARTS South Hadley, United States

5 days ago

Description

Job Description:

PVPA has an opportunity for a Long-Term Substitute School Counselor for the first semester of the school year beginning on August 14, 2024. We are looking for a reflective practitioner who collaborates effectively with colleagues and understands the varied needs of students in grades 7-12. The ideal candidate will be interested in integrating the arts into the curriculum, teaching with a social justice lens, collaborating with students and colleagues, and has experience in implementing restorative practices in the classroom. The School Counselor's role is that of student advocate and support to help students achieve academic, personal/social and career success. Under the direction of the Director of Student Services, you will be responsible for:

Participate in the implementation of a comprehensive school counseling program that follows the Massachusetts Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs and is rooted in the ASCA model framework
Use a culturally-responsive approach to working with students, promote understanding and appreciation of diverse populations and cultures, and provide equitable opportunities for all students
Gather and analyze data regularly, and use data to ensure equity of programming, make decisions about program offerings, and monitor efficacy of program activities and interventions
Develop, document, and deliver school counseling curriculum based on identified school-wide priorities and promoting the academic success, career-readiness, and personal, social, and emotional development of all students
Assist students in developing and meeting academic, career, and social-emotional goals by providing goal-oriented counseling to individuals and small groups
Support students and their families in learning about post-secondary vocational and educational pathways
Provide critical and timely information to students and parents/guardians regarding PVPA enrichment opportunities, special school and summer programs, and post-secondary scholarships and career planning workshops
Educate students and their parents/guardians about the PVPA course selection process to ensure that all students are enrolled in an appropriately challenging course of study
Review and update student records to ensure that students are tracking towards promotion and graduation
Actively participate as a member of the middle school team to promote student academic success and social-emotional well-being.
Actively participate as a member of the school-wide Student Support Team to provide appropriate preventative and responsive services to students.
Make appropriate referrals to outside agencies and specialists, and communicate and collaborate with outside providers as needed
Welcome and encourage family participation in the school community, including integration of new students and families into the school culture
Actively communicate with parents/guardians about student behavior, attendance, and habits of work and learning with regard to school achievement
Consult and collaborate with teachers and administrators to understand and meet the needs of students and their parents/guardians in the school setting
Collaborate with students, teachers and Academic Support staff to identify, implement, and track interventions for students who are not making effective academic progress
Ensure parents/guardians understand the Special Education pre-referral process
Provide relevant and up-to-date academic information for all Special Education Team Meetings and assist in the development and implementation of Section 504 Accommodations Plans
Maintain accurate records for each student, including a log of all counseling activities that track attendance, dates, and times of individual and group counseling meetings
Participate in scheduled meetings and school-wide teams as appropriate
Support standardized testing administration as needed
Follow the American School Counselor Association's "Ethical Standards for School Counselors"
Actively pursue formal and informal professional development opportunities to build capacity to meet and exceed PVPA Educator Competencies for School Counselors.

Qualifications;

The successful candidate will minimally hold a BA degree in school counseling, meet MA DESE School Guidance Counselor grades 5-12 licensure requirements, be able to pass a background check (CORI/SORI & Fingerprinting), and be computer literate.

Other Information/Instructions:

Salary Range: Pro-rated for first semester based on full time $42,000 to $66,705 annually.

school year consists of 180 school days plus 5 professional development/curriculum work days and a full-time thirty-five hour work week.

To apply, please visit

Be prepared to provide:

A current resume
Letter of interest/Introduction
Contact information for three references
Transcripts indicating degrees awarded
Evidence of licensure or any endorsement if applicable

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