Adult and Continuing Education: School Counselor - High School Credit Diploma Program

• Position Type:
  School Counseling
  
  
• Date Posted:
  9/6/2024
  
  
• Location:
  Stamford, CT
  
  
• Date Available:
  2024-2025 School Year
  
  

The filling of this position is based upon continued funding in the Board of Education budget.

Note: Teachers dually certified in TESOL, Bilingual Education or ESL, with experience in Sheltered Instruction or fluency in a language other than English, will be given preference for all Stamford Public School positions.

General Statement:
The School Counselor - High School Credit Diploma Program (HSCDP) is responsible for articulation of the guidance program through pupil personnel services and instructional programs. A competent School Counselor (HSCDP) understands growth and developments, demonstrates knowledge of what is to be taught and facility in the basic skills and helps students to develop positive self-concepts. The School Counselor (HSCDP) - stimulates the independence of each student as a learner, effectively assesses student needs and progress, and plans instruction to achieve selected objectives, including those appropriate for exceptional students. The School Counselor (HSCDP) accomplishes these objectives through effective communication with students, parents, and colleagues and through the use of appropriate techniques and materials in a positive climate where time, space and equipment are effectively organized for instruction. In addition, the School Counselor (HSCDP) meets professional responsibility for continuing growth and fosters cooperative involvement with parents and the community.

The School Counselor (HSCDP) supports students in support of their earning their high school diploma. Hours for the program will be based on the unique scheduling needs of students and will require night sessions.

Major Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates knowledge of the subject to be taught.
• Demonstrates knowledge of human growth and development as it relates to the teaching-learning process.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the American public school system.
• Plans instruction to achieve selected objectives.
• Effectively implements instructional plans and uses appropriate instructional techniques.
• Effectively communicates with students.
• Helps students develop positive self-concepts.
• Facilitates the independence of the student as learner.
• Effectively organizes time, space, materials and equipment for instruction.
• Effectively assesses student needs and progress.
• Effectively meets the needs of exceptional students.
• Establishes a positive learning environment.
• Meets professional responsibilities.
• Encourages and maintains the cooperative involvement and support of parents and the community.

Qualifications:

• A valid Connecticut teacher certificate in 068-School Counselor.
• Possess thorough knowledge of present practices and current trends in guidance and counseling.
• Possess ability to apply known research and evaluation data to improve student learning.
• Evidence of ability to work cooperatively with students, administrators, teachers, parents and community groups.
• Evidence of organizational ability and willingness to pursue tasks to successful completion.
• Superior communication skills (oral and written).
• Knowledge of and/or demonstrate the ability to learn and implement Operating Systems (i.e. Windows); Office suites (i.e. Microsoft Office, Google Docs); Presentation Software (i.e. PowerPoint, Keynote); Spreadsheets (i.e. Excel, Google Spreadsheets); Communication and Collaboration tools (i.e. Skype); Accounting Software (i.e. QuickBooks); Student Information Systems (i.e. Naviance, Power School); or any other technology deemed relevant for this position.

Union:
Stamford Education Association (SEA)

Work Year:
Five additional days before school opens and/or after school closes.
Requires two evenings a week, 5:00-9:30 p.m. Additional compensation at the Adult Education rate per the SEA contract.

Salary: $50,684 to $123,992
Step Placement is based on education and experience as outlined in Article 4 (D) of the SEA Contract.

Application Procedures:
Online application is required.

Internal Applicants - Please upload:

1. A cover letter summarizing your interest in and qualifications for this position
2. A resume
3. A minimum of 2 letters of reference, at least one of which is from a current supervisor

External Applicants - Please upload a minimum of 2 letters of reference, at least one of which is from a current or recent past supervisor.

Letters of reference should be dated within the last two years.