Middle School Counselor (SY2025-2026) Job at Focused Staffing, Wilmington, DE

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  • Focused Staffing
  • Wilmington, DE

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Goal : The School Counselor will be held accountable for establishing relationships with both students and parents. In addition, the counselor will provide opportunities for students to develop skills in the areas of social/personal growth, educational planning and skills for academic success. The school counselor will work with teachers and leaders to identify our students and families who are most in need of additional services, and s/he will then lead a collaborative effort to plan for and provide the necessary support. In this effort, the school counselor will directly provide individual and group counseling to students and their families, while also working to link families with long-term counseling solutions and external support organizations.

Qualifications :
  • Master’s degree from an accredited college/university.
  • Minimum of two years verifiable related experience.
  • Must hold a valid Delaware License and K-12 Certification in required areas in accordance with 14 Del. C. § 1531.
  • Successful State of Delaware criminal background check, Child Registry check and PPD/TB test.
  • Desire to continue career improvement.

Essential Functions :

  • Help students attain an optimum level of personal and social adjustment.
  • Consult with parents, teachers, administrators, and supporting agencies concerning the needs and abilities of students.
  • Ensure that all activities conform to school guidelines.
  • Communicate effectively with all members of the school and community.
  • Work effectively with community organizations.
  • React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
  • Support the value of education.
  • Support student’s high school planning and keep detailed records.
  • Responsible for 504 Plans.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions :

  • Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
  • Requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.
  • Occasional stooping, bending, and reaching.
  • Requires some travel.
  • Must work in noisy and crowded environments.

General Responsibilities :

  • Provide individual counseling and group guidance to help students cope effectively personal, social, academic and family concerns.
  • Consult with parents, teacher, administrators, and supporting agencies concerning the needs and abilities of students.
  • Implement a comprehensive appraisal process by:
  • selecting and administering appropriate ability, achievement, and interests’ tests,
  • visiting with students
  • interpreting results to students, teacher, administrators, and parents.
  • Update and maintain confidential student records, including cumulative transcripts and student files.
  • Utilize Naviance to maintain student success planning and post-secondary plans, integrate with Parchment to send transcripts.
  • Implement an effective program of education and mental/emotional wellness.
  • Assist with enrollment and school choice process as needed.
  • Assist in a continuous program of student orientation.
  • Participate in IEP and 504 meetings as needed.
  • Assist with the activities of student organizations.
  • Attend and assist when necessary with school events such as musical programs, athletics, student recognition ceremonies, and open house.
  • See that school policies are observed during all activities.
  • Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniques.
  • Obtain advance approval of the Head of Schools for all activities and expenditures.
  • Work in conjunction with the other members of the High School Administrative team in regards to school climate and culture.
  • Other duties as assigned by tLeadership and Administration.


Standard Requirements:

  • Favorable Criminal Background Check and Child Abuse Registry Check for the candidate who is offered employment
  • Tuberculin Test
  • Mandatory Direct Deposit of paycheck

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