Associate School Counselor

OVERVIEW: The Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center at Gallaudet University is a federally funded center with exemplary elementary and secondary education programs for deaf and hard of hearing students and is tasked with developing and disseminating innovative curricula, instructional techniques, and products nationwide while providing information, training, and technical assistance for parents and professionals to meet the needs of deaf and hard of hearing students from birth to age 21. Job Title: Associate School Counselor Worker Type: Regular Pay Type: Salary Exempt Status: Yes Compensation Grade (Track/Level): CA1 Hiring Range (Commensurate with experience and qualifications): Salary Ranges (All Compensation Grades): Clerc Center Supervisory Organization (Department): Academic Programs Summary: Reporting to the Director of Academic Programs, the Associate School Counselor effectively designs and implements counseling programs that optimize students' preparation for learning and personal/social development for all students. Job Description: Provides counseling services as stated in students' IEPs; evaluates students' counseling needs and writes IEP goals; maintains and updates students' IEP progress reports; and participates in IEP meetings when counseling services are specified or requested. Engages students in learning to make decisions and to accept responsibility for such decisions; and assists students, both individually and in groups, to modify attitudes and behavior patterns and to develop skills necessary for healthy development. Assists students in learning to make reasonable adjustments to the demands and responsibilities associated with family, school and community membership; and works with teachers, staff, administrators, and others to establish and maintain the best possible environment for learning and personal growth. Maintains accurate confidential records and reports of counseling activities and data; and maintains appropriate counseling records on students. Responds to school crises and emergency situations, and responds to crisis situations to include altercations, illness, suspected child abuse and mandatory reporting. Prioritizes safety in the workplace as a collective responsibility for the well-being of employees and fosters a culture of safety that is integral to our success, including strict adherence to safety procedures and protocols, as well as promptly reporting any safety hazards or incidents. Provides preventive and intervention services; and responds to identified student needs through individual counseling, crisis intervention, classroom activities and the formation and facilitation of groups. Provides assessment of student's current behavioral and socio-emotional functions; recommends intervention strategies and referrals, as needed; and maintains information and contacts with other resource agencies and services. Provides and participates in orientation activities for students new to school and orientation to school; and participates in or coordinates liaison activities between the grades and the elementary and high school that assure a smoother transition. Develops, implements and leads workshops and in-service training on specific topics for staff and students; and provides information and training on counseling-related areas. Collaborates with administrators, teachers, and staff to establish and maintain the best possible environment for learning, personal/social growth and student success; and works closely with teachers and staff to support students with behavioral, social, or emotional needs. Provides socio-emotional programming, workshops and learning activities and opportunities for students (i.e., alcohol and drug awareness, healthy relationships, understanding and respect for others, and problem-solving skills). Demonstrates a genuine commitment to belonging in the workplace and participates in activities and workshops to foster continuous learning. Keeps abreast of developments and issues in counseling and other related areas; and continues own personal professional development through participation in workshops, seminars, courses, in-service training, and reading. Assists in supervision and training of practicum and intern students. Engages in National Mission efforts and documents all contacts and activities. Serves as an active, contributing member of the Clerc Center community and Gallaudet University as a whole. Establishes and maintains a positive and supportive working relationship with co-workers and supervisors. Demonstrates a genuine commitment to belonging in the workplace and participates in activities and workshops to foster continuous learning. Serves as a mandatory reporter under Title IX; and commits to completing Title IX training and other compliance requirements on an annual basis. Prioritizes safety in the workplace as a collective responsibility for the well-being of employees and fosters a culture of safety that is integral to our success, including strict adherence to safety procedures and protocols, as well as promptly reporting any safety hazards or incidents. Performs related and other duties as needed. Required Qualifications: Master's degree. A minimum of one year of experience with counseling, mental health, or a related field (college student work and/or internship experience will be considered). Ability to communicate in American Sign Language. Preferred Qualifications: Experience working within a K-12 setting. OSSE School Service Provider (SSP), National Certified Counselor (NCC), DC Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and/or Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW). Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Strong organization and management skills. Strong knowledge of tests used in guidance counseling. Strong knowledge of individual and group methods. Strong ability to perform with a high degree of ethical responsibility. Strong ability to work with a full range of developmental, personal, emotional, social and academic problems and concerns. Demonstrated experience with providing counselor services to deaf youth. Demonstrated ability to work with and across University departments, outside constituents and groups. Additional Position Details: The successful candidate must possess or obtain one or more of the following credentials: OSSE School Service Provider (SSP), National Certified Counselor (NCC), DC Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and/or Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW) within two (2) years of employment. If the successful candidate possesses the above-mentioned credential with two years of professional experience, they may be hired as "School Counselor" at the compensation grade of CA2. Other Important Information: The successful candidate will undergo a background check that must be cleared prior to working at Gallaudet University. Current Employees (Regular Status and Extended Temporary) Please use the link below or the "Find Jobs" report directly within Workday. Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests. Gallaudet University is an equal opportunity employer/educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age, hearing status, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, source of income, place of business or residence, pregnancy, childbirth, or any other unlawful basis. This policy is in compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the District of Columbia Human Rights Act, and other applicable laws and applies to all procedures affecting applicants and employees including, but not necessarily limited to: recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, reassignment, reappointment, tenure, demotion, selection for training, layoff, furlough, and termination, compensation, and all other conditions or privileges of employment.

Created: 2026-03-04