Providence Public Schools District (PPSD) seeks an exceptional School Counselor Online Virtual Learning who is highly qualified and skillful to join our community of teachers, students and stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity for teachers who seek a challenging yet rewarding teaching experience.
Up to 5 extra days
Under direction of the school principal and the general direction of the Senior Director of School Counseling Services, school counselors will adhere to the PPSD PreK-12 Comprehensive School Counseling Program based on the Rhode Island Framework for Comprehensive PreK-12 School Counseling Programs and the American School Counselor Association Standards and Competencies. The school counselor will foster successful outcomes for all students through education, prevention, early identification and intervention. School counselors will implement a comprehensive data-driven program and practice ASCA’s developmental domains of academic achievement, college and career readiness, and social emotional development to serve the needs of all students.
Additionally, school counselors will:
- Become members of a professional learning community where purposeful collaboration, flexibility, innovation and shared decision making are essential
- Support and nurture the academic, college and career readiness, and social-emotional development of all students
- Participate in all district and school-based professional development, including working with internal (coaches) and external (consultants) supports
- Engage in all district-driven curricular and other initiatives as defined by the Providence School Department
- Follow all relevant District procedures and policies.
We serve approximately 22,000 students at 37 elementary, middle, and high schools. Approximately 55% of students come from homes where English is not the primary language spoken. Combined, our students and families speak 55 different languages and hail from 91 countries of origin. In PPSD, the teachers and leaders set high expectations for academic achievement, provide equal access to differentiated instruction, and endeavor to close the achievement and opportunity gap among historically marginalized subgroups within the schools. PPSD is a great place for those who desire an environment that supports their creativity and ingenuity, and respects their credentials and abilities as a teacher.
REPORTS TO: Principal
**Contingent upon funding**
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
- RI PreK-12 School Counselor certification
- Master’s degree in School Counseling from an accredited college or university (Preferred)
- Demonstrates knowledge of content area standards and research-based counseling practices
- Demonstrates ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, administrators, and parent/community members
- Demonstrates communication and group facilitation skills
- Understanding of Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies (PBIS) and the Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning (CASEL) competencies
Knowledge of adult learning theory
- Highly proficient in technology and ability to utilize online platforms
- You must complete the new hire compliance training prior to your first day of employment
RIDE Certification Requirements:
- All Grades School Counselor, Grades PK-12
ESL Certification Preferred
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Academic Development:
- Provide students with an orientation to school procedures and learning experiences
- Advise and motivate students in academic planning for high achieving personal best in the overall process of scheduling course selections
- Advise and schedule students into classes at the secondary level (as needed at the elementary level)
- Analyze and interpret data including standardized test results for placement, advising and student support
- Interpret, monitor and ensure accuracy of grades, transcripts, and student records (secondary)
- Inspire,explore and encourage advanced placement and dual and concurrent enrollment opportunities (secondary)
Career Development:
- Coordinate and organize college and/or career fairs
- Promote school and community CTE enrichment opportunities
- Prepare, inspire,and guide students through post-secondary planning and achievement
- Participate and coordinate informational sessions such as school choice, college/career, and financial aid (secondary) for students and families
- Support financial aid education, awareness, planning, and completion (secondary)
- Advise and assist students with scholarship opportunities (secondary)
Social Emotional Development:
- Support the social emotional development by removing barriers to academic success and help students manage emotions, and learn and apply interpersonal skills
- Inclusively contribute to students’ self-esteem building, promoting globally productive, high-achieving, life-long learning individuals
- Instruct, carry out, and motivate students toward the common practice of conflict resolution and coping strategies
Program Planning and Development:
- Implement and follow the District’s PreK-12 Comprehensive School Counseling Program to ensure students’ academic achievement, college and career readiness, and social-emotional development
- Promote and teach academic planning, social emotional learning competencies and skills, and, college/career awareness, exploration, and procedures
- Utilize appropriate counseling strategies (i.e. individual, group, classroom and school-wide) in order to provide proactive preventative services
- Provide school based support for teachers and staff to assist with initiatives and practices on improving academic success, attendance, and social emotional wellness
- Advocate and accommodate individual educational needs within the ASCA domains
- Practice, cultivate, and model race, culture, and gender sensitivity and inclusivity in the school community
- Support the coordination, implementation, and completion of students’ Individual Learning Plan (Secondary)
- Conference with the students to complete the yearly Student Success Plans and End of Year Reflection Surveys (Secondary)
System Support:
- Collaborate with teachers to implement classroom lessons focused on academic, college and career, and social emotional development (at least once per month at the elementary level)
- Practice and collaborate with school based teams on Multi Tiered System of Supports
- Create goals, intervention plans, and progress monitoring for Tier 2 support
- Collaborate, refer, and consult with school and community agencies
- Collaborate and consult with families, teachers, administrators, and community agencies to fully support students in their educational journey
- Support students and families with the transition process to elementary, middle, high school, and post-secondary
- Actively participate and serve on various student support and academic team meetings as requested by the principal (e.g. Crisis, Attendance, and Student Support Team)
- Connect, outreach, and support families and community agencies relationships
- Partner with community agencies and post-secondary institutions for the enhancement of student experiences in academics, college and career, and social-emotional development
- Serve as a resource to families (e.g., information sharing) and an advocate for students
- Be a member of the scheduling team and assist principal with the master schedule process, as needed
- Maintain confidentiality at all times
Perform other duties as designated by the Senior Director of School Counseling Services and/or building administrator.
EEO Statement
Providence Public Schools is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that is actively seeking to increase minority recruitment among its administrators and teaching staff. PSD does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, color, disability or veteran status. All programs are open to all individuals, regardless of their race, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, color, disability or veteran status.
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