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Notre Dame School of Milwaukee (NDSM) is a Catholic School founded by the School Sisters of Notre Dame in Milwaukee, WI. The school was founded in 1996 as Notre Dame Middle School, an all girls 5th-8th grade middle school to serve Latinas on the southside of Milwaukee. Today Notre Dame School of Milwaukee is a Grade K3-8 Catholic school sponsored by the School Sisters of Notre Dame. It has a co-education primary school serving boys and girls in a Spanish and English dual language model. NDSM addresses the urgent, critical needs of the community through student-focused education. We currently serve over 690 students across three campuses and we have both an all-boys and all-girls middle school, a co-ed primary school, and an Early Childhood Education program. To learn more please visit our website at www.notredamemke.org.
Mission Statement:
Notre Dame School of Milwaukee, a Catholic school sponsored by the School Sisters of Notre Dame, challenges our students to reach their full potential as individuals, empowering them to direct their God-given gifts toward transforming their community.
Education/Experience:
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Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university
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School counselor certification
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Prefer English/Spanish bilingual but not required
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Masters degree preferred
Responsibilities:
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Commitment to Catholic Education and Gospel values
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First point of contact for mental health needs/crisis
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Provide timely individual counseling and group guidance to help students cope effectively with personal, social, academic, career, and family concerns.
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Consult with parents, teachers, administrators, and supporting agencies concerning the needs and abilities of students.
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Collaborate with the special education teacher(s) to ensure students with special needs in the areas of social-emotional or mental health concerns are addressed.
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Select, implement and provide training on a high quality social emotional learning/character curriculum approved by administration.
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Teach social-emotional classes to all grade levels as directed by school administrators.
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Implement an effective program of career planning.
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Lead, coordinate and implement RedGen curriculum and activities.
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Lead Student Council and activities associated with the group.
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Obtain advance approval from the principals/directors for all activities and expenditures.
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Support, track, report and hold parent meetings regarding attendance and truancy.
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Provide training to all staff on an annual basis on Mandatory Reporting.
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Report any signs of suspected abuse/neglect immediately and communicate/provide documentation to the appropriate director.
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Utilize data from behavior detention to implement and monitor behavior trackers. The counselor will connect the student with an appropriate check-in/check-out mentor and ensure the procedure is being done with fidelity. The counselor will provide parents/guardians with a referral to outside support if growth is not evident with use of the tracker.
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Support teachers in integrating appropriate sensory/movement support and behavior accommodations.
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Provide guidance and professional development to staff on self-care.
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Organize, implement, and document safe environment curriculum (Circle of Grace)
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Plan Upstander Week and other activities to encourage social emotional health
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Plan “Moving Up Day” and transition activities for fourth grade students in May.
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Attend and assist when necessary with school events such as musical programs, mass, athletics, student recognition ceremonies, graduation, and open house.
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Other duties as assigned by the principals/directors or other administrative staff.
Record Keeping Duties:
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Maintains accurate and confidential student records and reports
Meetings and Organizations:
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Attends all faculty and in‐service meetings, and other meetings as needed
Other:
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Actively engages in professional development
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Participates and meets the requirements of Sustaining the Mission and maintains the appropriate level of certification.
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Meet professional counselor requirements of the school district and state.
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Must possess the proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.
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Must possess knowledge and experience with cultural sensitivity and awareness.
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Ability to be flexible, resilient, and adaptable to changing priorities, with a willingness to put students first at all times.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Candidate Requirements
- School Counselor
- Resume