| Description |
| Secondary Summer Counselor |
| GENERAL INFORMATION |
| Title: Secondary Summer Counselor |
Department: C&I |
Salary Grade: $26.00 per hour
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
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| Site/Location: SMS, HHS, Fort Hill |
Reports to: Coordinator of Extended Learning |
Date: 03/15/2024 |
| POSITION SUMMARY |
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To support secondary students develop skills in the areas of personal/social growth, educational planning, career and vocational development; on-call for Threat Assessments, as required by law.
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| ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS |
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with various stakeholders, including students, families, staff, and division colleagues.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, and adjust and adapt instructional strategies swiftly given the short duration of summer programs.
- Provides group guidance activities in order to provide information, skill building, opportunities for personal growth and development, orientation, and assistance in decision-making for enrichment.
- Provides an opportunity for individual counseling (one-on-one) and group counseling (growth engendering or remedial).
- Works in cooperation with other school personnel in identifying students with special needs.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the summer administrator.
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| LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIES |
Personal Competencies
- Honesty
- Integrity
- Ethical
- Equity Minded
- Emotional Intelligence
- Cultural Competence
- Safety
- Quality
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Leadership Competencies
- Models Excellent Customer Service
- Thinks Strategically
- Shows Initiative
- Acts Decisively
- Communicates Effectively
- Works Collaboratively
- Resolves Conflict Proactively
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Functional Competencies
- Technical Capabilities
- Computer Literacy
- Data Analysis and Management
- Fiscal Planning and Management
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
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| EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE |
- Master's degree in School Counseling, required.
- Candidate must possess or be eligible for a Virginia Teacher's license in School Counseling PK-12.
- Experience working in an elementary school environment.
- CPR and First Aid instructed (see TalentEd)
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| KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES |
- Evidence of efficacy and willingness to be a team player.
- Ability to interact in a non-judgmental manner with culturally diverse populations and persons experiencing a wide range of social conditions.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Committed to the goals of the program and approach.
- Knowledge of and experience with the Lynchburg City Schools organization, policies, and practice, preferred
- Ability to work effectively with all levels of staff, establishing and maintaining collaborative professional relationships
- Strong time management skills (organization, prioritization, multitasking)
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Proficiency with use of computers (desktop, laptop, tablet); and mobile devices (smartphone)
- Solid knowledge and understanding of equitable practices that create a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for LCS staff, students, and community members.
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| SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY |
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| TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS |
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The secondary counselor will create a work schedule to travel between the 3 secondary sites to provide teacher and student support based on identified needs; and, be on-call for Threat Assessment needs.
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| WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS |
| The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. |
| OTHER DUTIES |
- Staff Training Dates for Summer - June 12, 8a-4p @$15/hr, mandatory
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| AAP/EEO STATEMENT |
| LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. |
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