What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Counselor position at Rochester Beacon Academy?
Job Title: School Counselor (Grades 6-12)
Rochester Beacon Academy is a small (under 90 students) charter school with 85% of our students receiving Special Education services. RBA uses trauma-informed practices and cares deeply about our staff, students and families.
Job Summary: The school counselor is a generalist in education, a specialist in counseling, guidance, and educational psychology. He/she functions in the areas of human development, educational theory, group process, evaluation, career development, counseling, intervention, referral, and in-service growth.
The essential purpose of the counselor is to assist students, their parents, the staff and community members in their involvement in the educational process.
Qualifications:
● Hold a baccalaureate degree from a college or university that is accredited
● Minnesota Department of Education Guidance Counselor Licensure
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
● Strong desire and commitment to working with diverse students and staff;
● Effectively collaborating with a team; and
● Constructively communicating with parent/guardian and team members
Key Responsibilities:
● Understand and apply central concepts, tools, and techniques of professional school counseling.
● Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive school counseling and guidance programs.
● Address human growth and development, social and cultural diversity, and student advocacy.
● Implement learning strategies, classroom guidance instruction, and mental health curriculum.
● Employ effective verbal, nonverbal, and media communication techniques.
● Plan and manage counseling and guidance instruction tailored to student and community needs.
● Utilize formal and informal assessment strategies to support student development .
Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and proof of licensure or licensure plan to niffy.reiling@rochesterbeaconacademy.org
Pay range is flexible based on experience and fit with Rochester Beacon
Academy.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40,000 - $60,000