Qualifications

School Counselor Qualifications or Skills

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with administration, faculty, staff, parents and students in a way which is warm, knowledgeable and professional.

• Desire and ability to work with students at all grade levels and varied ability levels.

• Ability to organize tasks and manage time to meet varied deadlines and communicate effectively with all stakeholders, including the ability to discuss topics which may be sensitive.

• Working familiarity with student assessment tools and the ability to interpret standardized test results.

• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and minimal direct supervision.

• Desire to participate in ongoing professional development.

Education, Experience and License Requirements

• Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction School Counseling License (If not certified, candidate must have educational plan, approved by and on file with the administration, outlining the steps toward certification with a target completion date.)

• Understanding of the ASCA School Counselor Professional Standards and Competencies

• Knowledge of resources to ensure academic, social/emotional and career development of each student.

• Experience using Responsive Classroom and/or other research-based SEL Programs.

• Participate and meet requirements of Sustaining the Mission.

• Complete Safe Environment Training prior to beginning employment and renewal training every five years.

• Submit a criminal background check every five years.

• Read and sign The Code of Ethical Standards and Mandatory Reporting Responsibilities.

• Position requires ability to stand, walk, bend over/crouch and sit for extended periods of time. Ability to use hands, speak and hear.