School Counselor Talent Pool

Minimum Requirements   

 Regular and Sign Language Specialty

• Master’s degree in school counseling at an accredited college or university.

Certificates/Licenses

Possession of a valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania instructional specialist certificate endorsed for Elementary Counselor (or Guidance Counselor issued prior to

July 1, 1969.)  OR

Possession of a valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Elementary and Secondary School Counselor (PreK - 12) certificate.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of:

• the principles, practices and theories of individual/group counseling.
• the principals, practices and theories of development/ educational guidance.

  Title:                                      School Counselor-Elementary (Regular) (Bilingual) (Sign Language)

• the current techniques and trends in counseling and guidance at the          elementary/middle school level.
• the theories and principles of child/early adolescent development, individual/group  behavior group dynamics and interpersonal interactions.
• communication skills and techniques.
• the current health, economic and social problems experienced by urban families.
• functions and resources of community/governmental agencies that provide support   services for students and their families.

• • Demonstrated ability to:
• provide counseling and guidance on an individual/group basis and to conduct group support/guidance sessions.
• employ tact, diplomacy and sound judgment in dealing with sensitive or personal problems and hostile attitudes.
• work effectively with students and their families and to aid them in the constructive use of their capacities to address their specific problems.
• identify the signs of child abuse/neglect, substance abuse and students at risk for suicide.
• understand and interpret standardized test scores, marking guidelines and promotional policies.
• participate in crisis intervention.
• communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• prepare and maintain student-counseling records, reports, correspondence and statistical summaries.

• establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, administrators, supportive staff, parents, students and representatives of community/governmental agencies.

Salary is commensurate with experience in education. The process and verification forms for you to provide to your previous employer(s) can be found at http://bit.ly/SDPSalarySchedule.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Nondiscrimination

The School District of Philadelphia provides to all persons equal access to all categories of employment in this District, regardless of race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin or handicap/disability, gender identity, or genetic information. Please refer to Board Policy 104 for further information regarding the District's commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices.