Elementary School Counselor, ASPIRA

Posted by on September 26, 2010

Elementary School Counselor, ASPIRA, Inc. of Pennsylvania

Last day to apply: November 13, 2010

Description:
School Counselor needed ASAP for Elementary Charter School. Reporting directly to the School Principal, Elementary School Counselors will implement programs which emphasize developmental guidance, preventive and proactive counseling, which focuses on the academic, personal, and social development of our students. Counselors will implement broad based programs which deal with decision making skills, conflict resolution, self esteem, positive attitudes, goal setting techniques, and coping strategies. They also serve as school based resources for dealing with crisis prevention/intervention, and child abuse/neglect. They will also provide classroom guidance which focuses on emotional and social issues, family relationships, peer relations, and decision making, individual and group counseling. They coordinate and facilitate programs and services which impact directly upon students’ abilities to achieve academically, emotionally, socially, and personally. They consult and collaborate with parents, school staff, and administrative personnel in planning for the students. Counselors also maintain liaison relationships in order to integrate the resources of the school and the community; and they perform related work as required.

Additional Qualifications:
PA Elementary Counselor Certification & License

How to Apply:
send resume and salary requirements to Marisol Morales, Director of Human Resources at mmorales@aspirapa.org

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