2026-27 Counselor - Copper Canyon ES

Purpose Statement

The elementary school counselor assists students in overcoming problems that impede learning and to assist students in making educational, occupational and life plans. Elementary school counselors balance their counseling programs by addressing students’ academic, career and social/emotional development in addition to balancing the delivery methods, recognizing that students learn in multiple ways. The end result of this work is reflected in an improvement in academics, attendance and discipline outcomes related to academic development, college and career readiness and social/ emotional development.

Essential Functions

• Provide individual counseling and group guidance to help students cope effectively with personal, social, academic, career, and family concerns.
• Support the implementation of Social Emotional Learning instruction and practices.
• Consult with parents, teachers, administrators, and supporting agencies concerning the needs and abilities of students.
• Advocate for students at individual education plan meetings, student study teams, and school attendance hearings, as necessary.
• Consult with teachers about building classroom connections, effective classroom management and the role of noncognitive factors in student success.
• Provide academic support, including organizational, study and test-taking skills, goal setting and decision-making.
• Aids students in developing an Educational/Career Action Plan for the purpose of supporting them in pursuing their middle school and high school goals, when appropriate.
• Provide student services to support conflict resolution, bullying prevention and awareness, and crisis intervention.
• Supporting the overall district’s educational program through general consultation activities and committee work.
• Facilitate classroom counseling guidance programs.
• Convey to parents and staff, regarding specific student needs in academic, and personal/social areas.
• Provide students, parents and staff with prevention and intervention programs, behavior management, effective decision making and goal setting.
• Maintain records of counseling services and consulting contacts.
• Aid in the identification and evaluation of children with special needs.
• Aid the staff and parents with the interpretation of evaluative data and other student records.
• Cooperate with outside agencies and other Special Needs services within the district.
• Adhere to the highest ethical and professional standards as outlined by ASCA.
• Maintain accurate records for compliance with district, federal and state guidelines.
• Follow state law and district policy with cases involving child abuse and neglect.
• Provide ongoing consultation and support to teachers and teams in the implementation of Positive Behavior Intervention Plans for students experiencing difficulties.
• Participate in the District Crisis Team, if desired.
• May be required to participate in student meetings which occur beyond the staff’s work assignment schedule.

Other Functions

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications: Certified School Counselor or Licensed Counselor Required.
• Skills, Knowledge And Abilities: Applying assessment instruments; preparing and maintaining accurate records; planning and managing projects; using pertinent software applications; applying stages of child development; age appropriate activities/behaviors; assessment instruments and techniques.
• Ability: Scheduling a significant number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gathering, collating, and/or classifying data; using basic, job-related equipment; working with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; working with a variety of data; utilizing specific, job-related equipment; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; working as part of a team; working with frequent interruptions.