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School Counselor - Harvest Best Academy; Minneapolis SY 23 -43
Posted on 2023-01-24 2:39:39 PM
Listing expires 2023-03-25 12:00:00 AM
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Harvest/Best Academy: http://www.thebestacademy.org/
Harvest/Best Academy is a K-8 school founded on the belief that “all of our children can excel if given the time and support that they need.” Harvest/Best Academy is a group of high-performing K-8 public charter schools transforming north Minneapolis through education.
Position Reports to: School Principal
Position Description:
The primary function of the school guidance counselor is to provide a comprehensive competency-based counseling program focused on the learning personal/social and career/vocational needs of all students.
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Provide academic support, including organizational study and test-taking skills
· Assist students in setting goals and decision making
· Explore career awareness and planning
· Provide education on understanding self and others
· Engage in peer relationships, coping strategies and effective social skills
· Help students develop communication and conflict resolution skills
· Provide individual and small group counseling
· Engage in individual, family and school crisis intervention
· Consult, collaborate and work within the Student Support Services- Related Services team
· Provide classroom-wide guidance lessons as needed
· Assist in the development of behavior plans and school-wide needs assessments
· Other duties as needed
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Degree in Guidance Counseling
- Valid Minnesota certification teaching emotionally impaired students, school psychology, social work or guidance counseling
Skills and Capabilities:
Ability to interact with students K-8- physical engagement, mobility throughout the building. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.
Salary:
Based on the license, years of experience & level of education.
To apply for this position, please send your resume and cover letter to talentrecruitment@thebestacademy.org