School Counselor - Notre Dame de Sion Schools of Kansas City
Position: | School Counselor |
Subject Area: | (none) |
Job Title: | High School Counselor and Accommodations Coordinator |
Job Location: | Notre Dame de Sion High School |
Beginning: | Aug 07, 2024 |
Deadline: | Open until filled ** |
District: | Notre Dame de Sion Schools of Kansas City |
Kansas City, MO 64109 | |
Telephone: |
816-753-3810 |
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Job Description:
POSITION TITLE: High School Counselor and Accommodations Coordinator
A school counselor and accommodations coordinator at Notre Dame de Sion High School provides high quality academic guidance, leads innovative social-emotional learning programs, and is instrumental in our school goal to develop students who are well-rounded, faith-filled citizens and servant leaders.
QUALIFYING CHARACTERISTICS
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
Qualified candidates may view complete job description and apply at Notre Dame de Sion Careers
POSITION TITLE: High School Counselor and Accommodations Coordinator
A school counselor and accommodations coordinator at Notre Dame de Sion High School provides high quality academic guidance, leads innovative social-emotional learning programs, and is instrumental in our school goal to develop students who are well-rounded, faith-filled citizens and servant leaders.
QUALIFYING CHARACTERISTICS
- Knowledge and understanding of and commitment to the Sion mission.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in School Counseling, Social Work, Psychology or related field.
- Knowledge of best practices school counseling, accommodations & learning differences, academic guidance, culturally-responsive counseling, and psycho-educational evaluations.
- Deep understanding of the specific needs of adolescent girl development, including social emotional needs.
- Demonstrated facilitative skills for staff meetings and student/parent presentations.
- Ability to interact professionally with students, parents, faculty and staff.
- Flexibility in working with a variety of faculty across the divisions on faculty committees.
- Ability to set goals and accept professional feedback.
- Must demonstrate competency with school related technology.
- Maintain professional credentials as required by Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) or other accrediting agencies.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
- Provide individual counseling and academic advisement.
- Develop four-year plans of study and yearly course selections with advisees.
- Participate in the coordination and completion of the scheduling process.
- Ensure that students are meeting graduation requirements and college/career goals.
- Develop Individual Accommodation Plans based on psych-educational and medical evaluations that meet the criteria outlined in the NDS Academic Brochure.
- Conduct meetings with parents, teachers, students, therapists, or educational consultants to coordinate services and assist students in achieving their goals.
- Inform and educate teachers of individual diagnoses and needs.
- Coordinate with teachers, students, and proctors to provide extended time on tests as well as other accommodations.
- Adhere to College Board and ACT procedures and application deadlines to request and later coordinate accommodations on tests, such as ACT, SAT, PSAT & AP.
- Stay informed of district, state, and federal policies for students with disabilities.
- Organize Student Services Team bimonthly meetings.
- Annually inform the parent community of services available to students with learning differences.
- Each semester, notify individual teachers of students on Individual Accommodation Plans.
- Work with parents and teachers of those students experiencing academic difficulties. Utilize meetings, behavioral checklists, and outside referrals to assist in identifying and responding to individual needs.
- Advocate for students and serve as a liaison between teachers, parents, and students.
- Aid students/parents in PSAT/PRE-ACT preparation and interpretation.
- Lead parent informational nights and support college programming.
- Support the admission office through open house, HPST proctoring, admissions interviews, and new student nights.
- Participate in general duties such as study hall supervision and supervision at after-school events (i.e., dances, athletic events, etc.).
- Maintain current attendance and student records.
- Attend all required professional development, faculty and staff meetings, parent meetings, and any special meetings requested by the administration.
- Continue personal and professional development conferences and other development opportunities to ensure that teaching practices remain current.
- Assist with other projects, programs, and planning as assigned by the High School Principal.
Qualified candidates may view complete job description and apply at Notre Dame de Sion Careers
** District reserves the right to close any Job Posting when a suitable applicant has been found before the deadline date.