School Counselor – 7-12 Online Learning Program 1.0 in Minnesota in Faribault Independent School (job Id: 1683941418)

Job title: School Counselor - 7-12 Online Learning Program 1.0 Company: Faribault Independent School Job description: The Online Learning Counselor will create a positive online environment and support program fostering student success in accordance with Falcons Online Academy mission. The online learning counselor will provide support for online learning students , instruct and access students through an online learning management system; perform all related reporting duties; and communicate with students, parents and other staff accordingly. Location of position will be in-person at Faribault High School. This position commences with the 2023-24 School Year on August 21, 2023. Essential Functions:

• Communicate and interact regularly with students regarding questions, course progress, and any other general instructional needs.
• Respond to individual student needs with counseling, consultation and referral services.
• Counsels students individually and in small groups for specifically identified needs as endorsed by recognized curriculum.
• Help students plan and schedule classes for graduation.
• Assist the principal and/or the program coordinator in setting teachers schedules in response to students' needs and desires.
• Monitors student academic progress and communicates with parents on current achievements.
• Coordinates and administers various testing programs; interprets test results for students, parents and administrators.
• Initiates assembles and maintains accurate cumulative records and transcripts for students and protects their confidentiality.
• Help students develop skills in career decision-making including analyzing relationships between their own interests, abilities, values and the working world.
• Works with students to develop a plan for their post-secondary education by looking at their intended majors and school preferences and provides students with information on financing their intended program.
• Consults with teachers to help them become more effective in dealing with student needs.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations in a timely and confidential manner.
• Collect, analyze and maintain data on individual student achievement.
• Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with building and district staff as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability and commitment to work with diverse students and staff.
• Effective and strong collaboration skills.
• Constructive communication skills with students, parents/guardians and team members.
• Excellent oral, writing and editing skills.
• Strong drive and self-motivated.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience working with youth.
• Knowledgeable about counseling practice in order to successfully facilitate the supportive environment, manage time, communications, and record keeping.
• Ability to remain current in curricular area and in counseling practices.
• Knowledgeable about student electronic database and grading software.
• Knowledgeable about using technology to support instruction and enhance student learning.

Education and Experience:

• Masters Degree in school counseling.
• Experience developing and sustaining collaborative relationships with students.
• Experience developing curriculum materials preferred but not required.
• Experience in a Learning Management System (Edgenuity, Schoology, SeeSaw, Moodle, Blackboard) preferred but not required.
• Experience teaching and assessing student progress online preferred, but not required.

Compensation & Benefits Salary compliments education and experience according to the Faribault Education Association Master Contract. Application Procedure: Apply online at: www.faribault.k12.mn.us Application Deadline: May 17, 2023 Powered by Aspex Solutions - AppliTrack, Applicant Tracking for Educators. Online Job Employment Applications, Web Based Employment Applications for School Districts and Educational Institutions - You can also view at www.k12jobspot.com. K12JobSpot is a site that has thousands of teaching jobs - all from AppliTrack school districts. Expected salary: Location: Minnesota Apply for the job now! Apply tot his job Apply To this Job