School Counselor - Elementary

Qualifications

• A valid state teaching certificate in guidance and counseling, K‑6
• Belief in and respect for the dignity and worth of each individual
• Previous experience preferred
• Possess a genuine passion for children

Reports to: Principal; Supervises: Students and parent volunteers.

Job Goal

To provide appropriate services to all students in grades K‑5 that will enable each to achieve optimally; to provide services for students to prevent the development of potential problems and concerns; to provide services to assist students in coping with problems which interfere with academic achievement and appropriate behavior; and to provide appropriate services to staff and parents through consultation and coordination.

Performance Responsibilities

• Establish procedures for referring students for counseling services
• Inform teachers, parents, administration, and students about procedures for counseling referral
• Maintain a schedule of counseling activities
• Utilize individual and group counseling processes
• Maintain documentation of counseling sessions
• Provide classroom guidance to all classes every two weeks for thirty minutes
• Counsel with students through classroom activities, individual or groups to develop self‑confidence, self‑discipline, decision‑making skills, conflict‑resolution skills, career awareness, and substance‑abuse awareness
• Consult with parents, teachers, and administrative staff concerning child growth and development
• Assist teachers in the development and use of behavior management programs
• Assist teachers with parent conferences
• Encourage teachers to incorporate guidance activities into regular classroom
• Participate in School Wide Assistance Team meetings
• Provide in‑service training in guidance for teachers
• Provide orientation for new students and for transition of students from primary to elementary and elementary to middle school
• Inform teachers, staff, students and parents of guidance services available
• Organize and conduct annual “Career Day”
• Coordinate and teach school conflict resolution program
• Coordinate school behavioral incentive plan
• Maintain a well‑organized and functional guidance office/information center for staff, parents and students

Terms of Employment

• 190‑Day Contract
• Salary paid on the Teacher Salary Schedule
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Evaluation: Performance on this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the board’s policy on evaluation of professional personnel