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Chester Community Charter School

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School Counselor

Established in 1998 with 97 students, CCCS has steadily increased to more than 4,000 students in grades K-8 across 12 state-of-the-art buildings on four campuses. The school is a true community success story that has transformed the lives of thousands of students and their families, while breathing life back into a city that was once one of Philadelphia’s most vibrant manufacturing suburbs.

Job Description:

To provide counseling services to students as directed. Work cooperatively with the interdisciplinary team members to provide services to students and families.


Essential Functions:

  • Provides counseling services to students who have emotional and/or behavioral components in their Individual Education Plan (IEP)
  • Provides career-counseling services as needed and if appropriate
  • Provides counseling to promote social skills, behavior management, coping mechanisms, and increased attention to task
  • Participates in development and implementation of IEPs
  • Organizes, coordinates, and conducts in-service training for staff regarding behavior management, socialization, Children and Youth Services (CYS) practices, etc.
  • Communicates and works collaboratively with other staff and parents regarding the social and emotional issues of the student
  • Adheres to weekly counseling schedules and provides written documentation to the Director of Social Services/Parent Involvement
  • Participates in formulation of policies related to drug and alcohol awareness, behavior issues, and attention difficulties
  • Maintains daily documentation of all services provided
  • Reports problems of neglect or abuse to local CYS agency
  • Complies with policies, regulations and procedures of the Chester Community Charter School; communicates effectively with parents and works collaboratively with staff
  • Displays high-level professional conduct and image at all times; establishes and maintains an acceptable attendance record; and participates in extra-curricular activities and/or leadership roles outside the classroom
  • Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

  • Master’s Degree in Counseling from an accredited college or university
  • Pennsylvania Criminal Record Check Clearance
  • Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance
  • FBI Criminal Background Clearance

Certifications/Licenses:

  • Pennsylvania Certification in Elementary and Secondary School Counselor

Demonstrated Knowledge of:

  • Applicable school counseling laws and practices
  • Understanding and interpreting a student’s IEP
  • Mental health issues and proper procedures for identification and referrals
  • Conducting interviews and engaging students and their families
  • McKinneyVento Act
  • The adverse effects of poverty, trauma and homelessness on children

Demonstrated Ability to:

  • Communicate and manage time effectively
  • Work with students’ emotional and behavioral issues in a manner that respects their privacy and enhances their educational experience both socially, emotionally and academically
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with community agencies, students, families, team members and others

Note: CCCS has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.

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What this application asks

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First Name, Last Name, Email, Phone, Resume/CV, Cover Letter

  • Address (Street)
  • Address (City)
  • Address (State)
  • Address (Zip Code)
  • Do you currently have any relatives that are employed by or enrolled in Chester Community Charter School? choose one
  • If yes, please list their names optional
  • Are you legally able to work in the U.S? choose one
  • Years of related experience (Full-Time, Full-Year, Relevant Experience – substitute experience does not count)
  • Highest Level of Education choose one
  • Do you have a Master's Degree in Counseling from an accredited college or university? choose one
  • Do you have a Pennsylvania Certification in Elementary and Secondary School Counselor? choose one
  • District Policy: The School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the School's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), may contact the Assistant Superintendent or Human Resources. Application Confirmation Statement: I affirm that all information set forth in this application is accurate, truthful and complete. If I am employed by the School, I will abide by all Board of Education and school policies, work on assigned committees, and continue my professional growth to the best of my ability and within reasonable and personal standards. I grant permission for school officials to obtain a personal record check from the federal, state, county, and/or local law enforcement agencies and Division of Family Services; also a credit history check may be made. I release individuals listed as references and current or former employers from any liability for information given in response to a request for an employment reference. I understand that I will be required to take a physical exam prior to assuming any position for which I may be employed. In the event that I am employed by the School and in the further event that I have provided false or misleading information in this application or in subsequent employment interviews, I understand that my employment may be terminated at any time after the discovery of the false or misleading information. I understand that this application will be considered active for one year from date of submission. Please agree to the terms above: choose one
  • Initials confirming you acknowledge our District Policy and Application Confirmation Statement
  • Affirmation Date (Today's Date: mm/dd/yyyy)
  • Are you comfortable submitting to an FBI and Pennsylvania State Criminal Record Check? choose one

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