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Middle School Counselor Intern



, Iowa

Internship Length: 45 hrs

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Work 1:1 with students.
  • Mentor individual or groups of students-building positive relationships, offering guidance with school and or personal problems under the supervision of counselor.
  • Teach Career Class lessons- develop and implement lessons to help 8th graders determine interest area and learn about career opportunities.
  • Supervise small group activities.
  • Prepare class materials.
  • Model appropriate behaviors at all times.
  • Help keep work areas neat and organized to promote positive image.  Use appropriate behavior in keeping with the mission, vision and beliefs and in accordance with operating procedures and policies.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Skills/Knowledge:  Ability to follow instructions.  Must have strong organizational and communication skills, be a team player.  Must be detail-oriented.  Professional and trustworthy conduct is required.  Must be courteous and respectful.  Ability to follow instruction of classroom teachers.  An interest in working with students.  Demonstrate care and patience of special needs students.
  • Must be a high school student in good standing.  Must be poised, mature and possess a positive attitude while being flexible.
  • Business casual attire is required.
  • This job description does not list all the job duties.  Intern may be asked to perform other duties by the staff or supervisor.  Intern will be evaluated on performance of the projects listed as well as interaction with employees and clients.  Work hours will be negotiated with each candidate.


THIS DESCRIPTION DOES NOT LIST ALL DUTIES. INTERN MAY BE ASKED TO PERFORM OTHER DUTIES BY THE STAFF OR SUPERVISOR. INTERN WILL BE EVALUATED ON PERFORMANCE OF THE PROJECTS LISTED AS WELL AS INTERACTION WITH EMPLOYEES AND CLIENTS. ON-SITE HOURS WILL BE NEGOTIATED WITH EACH CANDIDATE.

SAFETY EXPECTATIONS, INCLUDING HARASSMENT, SHOULD BE REVIEWED WITH THE HOST.




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