School Counselor Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the school counselor opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for career guidance and counseling to all majors within the College of Media & Communication.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Oklahoma service certification in School Counseling
• Valid School Counseling certificate
• School Counseling experience preferred
• Michigan certification in School Counseling
• Tennessee School Counselor certification
• Oregon School Counselor certification
• Valid Texas Teaching and Texas School Counselor Certification
• Washington certification in School Counseling

Please consider me for the school counselor opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for students with counseling, career guidance, advisement, and registration services, as well as assistance with college resources and services to be academically successful.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Essential skills include effective communication skills (both verbal and written), flexibility, organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Effective interpersonal skills include working with diverse populations
• Knowledge of District policies on child abuse/neglect, intervening with a potential suicide, bullying, sexual harassment, and any others that directly affect the role of the school counselor
• Knowledge of all laws, regulations, and guidelines affecting school counselors and students
• Wyoming school counselor certification
• Valid FL license in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or Family Therapy
• Knowledge of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and Medicaid documentation requirements
• Experience in providing counseling, group interventions and supportive mental health services to students

Please consider me for the school counselor opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for academic, career, and college counseling to high school students in the TRIO Upward Bound program.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Valid CPR and AED (Club pays for certification & training)
• Certification in School Counseling in any state
• Active New York State Clinical Social Worker Mental Health Counselor, or Psychologist license
• Daily attendance and punctuality at work
• Valid Texas Teaching Certificate issued by the State Board of Education
• Communicate effectively and empathetically with students, families, and colleagues
• Maine School Counselor certification
• Understanding of 504 plans, student eligibility and implementation

Please consider me for the school counselor opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for guidance and counseling services to students on an individual and/or group basis regarding academic or vocational needs, placement in educational programs, career options and/or social or behavioral issues;.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Comfort with facilitating and presenting in front of groups
• Advanced written communication and organization skills
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
• Experience in clinical mental health counseling
• Experience working with special education/ exceptional childres
• Experience with MTSS
• Relevant Florida Certification or Equivalent (Guidance and Counseling Pre-K- Grade 12)
• To support professional practice and growth, all counselors receive individualized coaching and professional development

In response to your job posting for school counselor, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for academic, personal, career guidance and advising to assigned students; and shares in the management responsibilities for the general academic advising provided for Honors College students.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Training in life crisis intervention strategies such as TCI, LSI or similar problem solving models preferred
• Demonstrated experience working in a school setting
• Valid FL license in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or Family Therapy strongly preferred
• Current PPD orChest X-Ray (as applicable per state/client requirement)
• South Carolina certification in School Counseling
• Accurately and appropriately interpret and utilize student data
• Collaborate with parents/guardians and educators to assist students with education, career, and life planning
• Provide individual and group counseling to students with identified concerns and needs