School Counselor - (Baton Rouge) in Baton Rouge, Louisiana For Sale

Job Title: SCHOOL COUNSELORAgency: LA Schools for the Deaf & Visually Impaired (LSDVI)Opening Date: Thu. 06/09/16Closing Date/Time: ContinuousState Salary Range: Depends on QualificationsAgency Hiring Range: Min: Max:Job Type: UnclassifiedLocation: Baton Rouge, LouisianaPrint Job Information-Apply Supplemental Information Benefits Supplemental Questions**ANTICIPATED OPENING FOR xxxx/xxxx SCHOOL YEAR**This is a 10 month position located on the campus of theLA SCHOOL FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED.La. RS 17:xxxx(D) requires that any school board wishing to hire a person who has been assessed or evaluated pursuant to the Children First Act, La. RS 17:xxxx, et seq., whether that person is already employed by that school system or not, shall request such person's assessment and evaluation results as part of the application process. Please be advised that, as part of the mandated process, your previous assessment and evaluation results will be requested. You have the opportunity to apply, review the information received, and provide any response or information you deem appropriate.Physical Activity LevelSome work is performed in physically comfortable positions with little or light physical effort, and some work requires moderate effort. Lifting thirty to forty pounds may be required and brief periods of heavy muscular exertion may be required. Interpreting/ and transliterating require extended use of the upper body muscles and fine motor movements of the hands. Physical requirements are subject to reasonable accommodation in accordance with ADA standards.There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed. Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process, should you be selected.No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.Applicants can check the status of their application at any time by selecting the 'Application Status' link after logging into their account. Below are the most common status messages and their meanings.Application received - Your application has been submitted successfully.Checking for required test score - We are making sure you have an active, passing score for the required written test.Evaluating experience - Your application is being reviewed by Human Resources to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.Eligible for consideration - You are among a group of applicants who MAY be selected for the position.Eligible Pending Supplemental Qualification Review - Only candidates meeting the supplemental qualification will be eligible for referral.Referred to hiring manager for review - Your application has been delivered to the hiring manager. You may or may not be called for an interview.Position filled - Someone has been selected for the position.Position canceled - The agency has decided not to fill the position.For further information about this vacancy contact:LSDVI/Human ResourcesDiane LeBlanc(225) 757-xxxxQualifications:Must meet certification requirements of the state of Louisiana as Counselor k-12 (Counselor in a School Setting) or Guidance Counselor and for Visually Impaired.Master's degree in school counseling from a regionally accredited institution, or a master's degree with the equivalent hours and courses required for a master's degree in school counseling.Graduate training must include 24 semester hours of professional courses distributed so that at least one course will be taken in each of the basic areas listed below: * Principles and Administration of School Counseling Programs * Career and Lifestyle Development * Individual Appraisal * Counseling Theory and Practice * Group Processes * Human Growth and Development * Social and Cultural Foundations in Counseling * Supervised Practicum in a School Setting, or three years of successful experience as a school counselorThree years of full-time, professional experience in counseling preferred. For applicants qualifying with the guidance counselor teacher certification endorsement, 3 years of teaching experience at the elementary level is required or 3 years of successful teaching experience at the secondary level or 2 years of successful teaching experience at the secondary level and 1 year of accumulated occupational experience. Background and/or experience in education of visually impaired or working with visually impaired individuals is preferred. Credentials must include good human relations skills needed to develop and maintain student rapport, confidence and trust.Job Concepts:I. Program Management Responsibilities * Implements school system policies and school philosophy and programs. * Exhibits knowledge of special education rules and regulations associated with implementation of state and federal laws. * Exhibits understanding of handicapped children and their needs, especially the visually impaired children served by the school. * Demonstrates awareness of specialists, agencies, and organizations that serve disabled children and their families referring students with special needs who require additional services to appropriate personnel within and outside the school. * Demonstrates knowledge of child growth and development. * Demonstrates appropriate and effective program management skills such as planning, organizing and implementing. * Exercises good judgment in making decisions. * Maintains complete and accurate records pertinent to students' scholastic and personal development and exercises confidentiality of information in accordance with requirements of the law. * Communicates effectively with parents. * Maintains a positive relationship with professional associates, the community, the parents of the students and state and local agencies and demonstrates appropriate and effective interpersonal skills. * Consults and coordinates with agencies as appropriate, including arranging transportation of students and follow-up visits. * Explores college and career opportunities and interests with the students. 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Programmatic Responsibilities * Counsels students concerning academic programming, personal growth and development. * Provides counseling services to parents to enhance their understanding of their child's program, individual needs and progress. * Conducts support groups for students with special needs, eg, Usher's Syndrome, Severe Grief Reactions, and Behavior Disorders. * Participates in staffing or professional conferences concerning students' academic program or personal development. * Maintains a safe physical environment and demonstrates appropriate and effective student management. * Conducts training for faculty, staff and parents to enhance knowledge of students' developmental needs and other areas of concern. * Administers and interprets achievement tests. * Utilizes effective testing techniques to meet the needs and interests of individual students. * Demonstrates competency in the interpretation of clinical findings to parents, teachers, student life personnel, and other educational and related agencies. * Serves as non-authoritarian liaison among the students, faculty/staff, administrators and parents.III. Professional Conduct * Demonstrates reliability and punctuality in attendance and in meeting obligations. * Exhibits professional ethics. * Exhibits initiative and recognizes and follows established communication channels. * Serves as a member of various school-related committees where appropriate. * Exhibits a willingness to accept and use suggestions for improvement. * Uses time effectively. * Assumes responsibility for professional growth and Participates in in-service training and professional conferences. * Develops and implements a Professional Growth Plan in consultation with the designated supervisor. * Completes a self-evaluation. * Maintains an appropriate student-adult relationship and respects the individual worth and dignity of each student. * Participates in school-sponsored activities as sponsor, advisor, and/or participant. * Performs other duties as assigned.Examples of Work:See Job Concepts.
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