A position has been declared open in the Weber School District at Rocky Mountain Jr High for a School Counselor.
This position is for 8 hours per day, 9 months per year.
This position is for the 2024-2025 school year
All applicants must apply on wsd.
tedk12.
com.
Applications will be reviewed prior to interviews being scheduled.
THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED, AFTER A MINIMUM OF 5 WORKING DAYS
Under the direction of the school principal, a junior high school counselor is responsible for implementing a comprehensive counseling and guidance program.
Professional school counselors serve a crucial role in increasing student success.
Through leadership, advocacy, and collaboration school counselors promote improved student learning and outcomes in academic, career, social, and emotional development for all students.
School counselors utilize student-centered, data-driven results to coordinate comprehensive programs.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide individual counseling/guidance through direct services including 1) an academic plan that aligns with placement data, grade level guidelines, high school graduation and college and career readiness requirements; 2) knowledge of interests and abilities; 3) a plan for school success for current grade level and for the future; 4) college and career readiness goals; 5) parent involvement in the college and career readiness planning process.
Implement effective prevention strategies
Support in career, education and life planning
Build staff understanding of counseling role
Advocate for all students regardless of disability, economic status or background
Guide and counsel students through the development of their individual College and Career Readiness Plan (CCR-Plan)
Consult with teachers, staff, and parents to address diverse needs of students
Facilitate interventions for students with critical needs
Plan and teach guidance curriculum with emphasis on college and career readiness components
Interpret achievement, interest and aptitude assessment data for students and parents
Provide responsive services to students (and families) in crisis
Have knowledge and understanding of implementation of the Utah College and Career Readiness Program Model
Knowledge of school, district and community resources and programs
Effectively and equitably disseminate information to students, parents, and school staff
Demonstrate professional ethics as outlined by the Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission.
Conform to district policies including attendance, absences and evaluations.
Experience/Education:
Masters Degree in School Counseling
Utah State Board of Education School Counseling license
Experience in a school setting preferred
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