Middle School Counselor

Company: CAL-WEST EDUCATORS PLACEMENT
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: March 25, 2025

Job Description:

This opening calls for specific teaching qualifications set by the school.CalWest's client school in the Greater San Francisco Bay Area seeks aMiddle School Counselor starting July 2025.CalWest Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree and/or other educational requirements listed on the job description
• Requisite skills commensurate with the position
• A reasonable commuting distance to the CalWest client school, or a willingness to relocate
• Authorization to live and work in the United StatesClient School Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree preferred in the field of social work therapy or counseling
  • Minimum five years of counseling, preferably in a school setting with language-based learning differencesResponsibilities
    • Educate students on understanding self, strengths and challenges through reflective conversations and activities
    • Individual intervention to improve emotional regulation strategies to increase on task time
    • Establish and maintain a cooperative relationship with faculty, staff, and administration to facilitate the provision of optimum guidance and counseling services for student success.
    • Attend grade level meetings to focus on coordinating student support
    • Guide students in understanding communication with peers and conflict resolution skills
    • Serve as a consultant to parents and guardians, faculty, staff, and administration.
    • Conduct short-term groups to address social skill needs and build connections
    • Assess risk for suicidal ideation, self-harm, and abuse and neglect as indicated and follow up as required
    • Conduct parent workshops and faculty training on topics related to student wellness when necessary
    • Evaluate students and identify the need for counseling, completing referrals for outside services as needed.
    • Participate in parent-teacher conferences as needed
    • Conduct interviews of prospective students and serve as a member of the Admissions Committee, reviewing applications and interviewing prospective students
    • Assist with Next School Placement team and provide information on the mental health of profiles for students for high school decisions
    • Keep accurate records of all counseling and guidance activities
    • Protect the confidentiality of student records and release personal data in accordance with state laws and Board policies
    • Assist in Outdoor Education field trips through planning and supervision as neededSalary Range$90,000 - $120,000How to ApplyRead more about this opening and
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