School Counselor Job at WATTSBURG AREA SCHOOL DIST, Erie, PA

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  • WATTSBURG AREA SCHOOL DIST
  • Erie, PA

Job Description

SCHOOL COUNSELOR


 


Overview:


The Wattsburg Area School District is seeking a dedicated School Counselor with the ability to relate well to students and help them develop academically, socially and emotionally.

 

Start Date: August 20, 2025

Building: Wattsburg Area Elementary School

Shift: Full time, regular school schedule

Salary Range: Minimum of $52,200 based on degree(s)

Benefits: Employer paid medical, dental, and vision

 


Qualifications:



  • Valid PA certification as School Counselor PK-12 (Educational Specialist Area Code 1839).

  • Strong organizational

  • Effective written and oral communication

  • Self-motivated and adept at problem solving and critical

  • Ability to work as part of a

 

Key Responsibilities:



  • Provide appropriate testing and test interpretation to help the student, parent(s) and faculty understand the student and set goals.

  • Be aware of community and school resources and their relationships to the attainment of educational goals and the value of life-long learning.

  • Keep informed on current educational/counseling topics through ongoing in-service using current periodicals, pamphlets, mailings, etc.

  • Attend out-of-district events such as school counselor meetings, training and conferences coordinated through building principal.

  • Be available to the faculty and/or administration as a resource person when needed.

  • Attend faculty department meetings as requested and provide counseling related resources.

  • Assist with the state and local testing process.

  • Assist with master schedule and grouping of students including special needs students.

  • Network within the school and community to provide opportunities for counseling on issues such as depression, relationships, suicide, and family concerns. In-school counseling programs include prevention programs, SAP, academic, social-emotional and behavioral counseling.

  • Be an active member of the multidisciplinary teams such as SAP, BLT, and SCIT. Refer students and/or families to community agencies through the multidisciplinary team process.

  • Collaborate with school staff on problems a student is experiencing that might affect his/her education and ways to deal with the situation.

  • Provide assistance and information to community agencies such as Office of Children and Youth, Juvenile Probation, IU, crisis services and Child Line.

  • Provide information relating to educational opportunities for students to demonstrate talents, abilities, and achievement within the school and community.

  • Provide a positive support system for the students by networking with faculty, parents, and advisors. Also, encourage school involvement through activities, athletics, etc. build rapport with student "open-door policy" and extra-curricular support.

Support the staff when dealing with students in areas of conflict resolution, promotion of honesty, 


  • integrity, and individual responsibility and recognizing the consequences of prejudice. Provide materials, coordinate referrals, support staff at parent conferences, refer students to SAP and BLT.

 

Application Process:


All qualified individuals should visit the District’s website at: and follow the instructions for items that must accompany your Instructional Application.

Salary/Compensation: $52,000 - $52,000 per year

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Job Tags

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