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
Email:
jbriggs@ndsion.edu
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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 
  • 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.

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