School Counselor

The Burris Laboratory School welcomes applications for a School Counselor.

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Will work in a laboratory environment with elementary, middle school and high school students, grades kindergarten through twelve. The school counselor will provide counseling and guidance services to students. Contract length is 204 days per academic year.

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university by date of appointment.

Experience working in student advising and/or counseling position. May be as internship.

Master's degree from a regionally accredited university in education, counseling, or related field of study by date of employment.

One year of experience as a school counselor.

Evidence of knowledge and skill in using educational technologies; evidence of knowledge and skill in working effectively with children with exceptionalities.

BSU Graduate students

Ball State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, protected veteran status, or any legally protected status.

Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 20,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 270+ undergraduate and graduate programs. Many of our master's, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees rank among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.

Work with the administrators, faculty and staff to facilitate student success.

Work with students from special populations; i.e., special educations, at-risk, or gifted and talented.

Attend case conferences and 504 evaluations for grades K-12.

Work with university students and supervisors to provide field experiences.

Oversee the reporting regarding child abuse, provide prevention services and serve on the crisis management team.

Complete state reports related to the position.

Work with students to establish academic schedules to develop and maintain academic plans appropriate to their education goals.

Provide support to the test coordinator regarding all state required exams.

Coordinate guidance program services including case management.

Provide support regarding the preparation of financial aid forms and applications to colleges.

Serve as a liaison between Burris and various community support agencies.

Facilitate staffing of university students and pair with Burris students experiencing academic, social and emotional problems.

Meet with new Burris families to discuss scheduling, general Burris information. Provide tours to new families who were unable to attend orientation. Report before school year begins to prepare new student schedules.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

In support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experience align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please select one of our enduring values and describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to that value in your professional endeavors.