The following vacancy exists in Goshen Community Schools for the 2020-21 school year:

Goshen Middle School

Long Term Substitute Teacher - School Counselor

POSITION PURPOSE:  Using leadership, advocacy and collaboration, school counselors promote student success, provide preventative services and respond to identified student needs by implementing a comprehensive school counseling program that addresses academic, career and social-emotional development for all students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, according to the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) Professional Standards and Competencies.

• Program Foundation: The School Counseling Program is in alignment with the vision and mission and is delivered from a foundation of beliefs based on state and national standards that serve as the guiding principles for design and management of the school counseling program
• Data-based Accountability: Annually revise (as needed) the school counseling program as a result of an analysis of evaluation data in the following areas:
  • Annually revise the school counseling program as a result of analysis of evaluation data.
  • Identify data-informed goals along with the measured impact of direct services delivery.
  • Deliver data-informed classroom, small-group and closing the gap activities and interventions.
  • Design calendars reflecting appropriate use of time aligned with ASCA National Model recommendations of 80% of time in direct and indirect services to students.
  • Collect and analyze results data from classroom, small group and closing the gap activities and interventions.
  • Measure student growth of outcome data areas, including academic, achievement/grades, attendance, and behavior/discipline.
• Classroom Counseling Curriculum: Design, deliver, evaluate, and revise a curriculum meeting the ASCA Mindsets and Behaviors for Student Success and Indiana School Counseling Competencies for Students, including classroom, small group, and individual lessons covering:
  • Academic development (e.g. academic planning; postsecondary awareness and readiness)
  • Career development (e.g. career awareness and readiness)
  • Social-Emotional Development (e.g. personal and social skills needed to be successful in a global society)
• Student Counseling
• • Identify counseling needs related to personal and social development.
  • Provide student assistance services, including individual and group counseling, crisis counseling and referrals, for students with personal or social concerns that interfere with learning.
  • Provide consultation to administrators, teachers, parents, and community agencies.
  • Coordinate students’ assistance activities delivered by school counselors or other including teachers, peer and community mental health agencies.
• Student Advocacy
• Participate in and/or facilitate school improvement initiatives
• Promote high achievement and advocate for a supportive learning environment for all students
• Promote an understanding of various ethnics or cultural groups
• Provide assistance for teachers who are striving to help all students learn.
• Identify students who may not be achieving to the potential due to learning environment and provide necessary interventions.
• Collaborate with school and community partners to provide input and insight regarding the academic, personal/social and behavioral progress of students.
• Program Management/advocacy:
• Promote school counseling program services to students, teachers, administrators, parents, and community members.
• Seek resources (time, funding, and personnel) to support the school counseling program.
• Qualifications:
• Demonstrate knowledge of, and adhere to local, state, and federal policies, regulations, and laws pertaining to school counseling (e.g. privileged communication).
• Adhere to the American School Counselor Association Ethical standards.
• Be knowledgeable of American School Counselor Association Mindsets and Behaviors.
• Be knowledgeable of the Indiana School Counseling Competencies for Students.
• Promote the mastery of the Indiana Student standards for School Counseling.
• Demonstrates continuous personal growth and professional development.
• Performs other duties as assigned in accordance with the Annual Administrative Conference and program handbook.

REQUIREMENTS:  

• Valid Indiana Substitute Permit or Teacher’s License in the appropriate subject area and/or grade level(s)
• Valid Indiana School Services License is preferred 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Effective or highly effective teacher
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient technology skills                  
• Ability to work independently and with colleagues
• Self-driven and motivated
• Organized
• High energy – committed to teaching in collaboration with others
• Can motivate students
• Strong problem solver
• Skilled at communicating with staff, students, and parents
• Can model thinking and problem-solving skills to students
• Believes all students can learn
• Understands the use of data in reaching and communicating goals
• Fosters positive, validating relationships within the school community

DATES/HOURS:  Approximate dates: October 7-December 22, 2020; Hours: 7:45am - 3:45pm.  For more information regarding this assignment contact information is listed below

SALARY: 

• Substitute Permit:
  • High School Diploma or less than 30 credit hours: $85/day and after 15 consecutive days will bump up to $140.00 per day.
  • 30+ credit hours: $90/day and after 15 consecutive days will bump up to $140.00 per day.
• Teaching License:
  • $90/day and after 15 consecutive days will bump to $195.00 per day.
• Retired Teacher:
  • $115/day and after 15 consecutive days will bump to $195.00 per day.

BENEFITS:  This position is not eligible for benefits.

APPLICATION PROCESS:  In order to be considered, all applicants must have completed their on-line application at https://goshenschools.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

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Please attach the following to your application:

• Letter of interest
• Up-to-date resume
• Reference Letter(s)
• Current Indiana Professional Educator’s License or Substitute Permit                                         

For questions regarding this position please contact:

Lori Shreiner

Goshen Middle School

1216 S. Indiana Ave.

Goshen, IN  46526

lshreiner@goshenschools.org

The Goshen Community School's Board of School Trustees is an equal opportunity employer.  Selection of the applicant will be made without reference to race, color, creed, sex, age, handicap, or national origin.

THE CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATIONS IS: Until Filled