Elementary School Counselor

Elementary School Counselor

Salary Range: $67,983-$81,690

Qualifications:

1. Educational Specialist I or II Certificate
2. Master's Degree
3. Criminal and child abuse clearances (Acts 34, 114, and 151). 4. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
5. Such additional or alternatives to the above qualifications as the board or superintendents may determine appropriate and acceptable.

Summary:

Plans, implements, and manages all aspects of the Comprehensive K-12 School Counseling Program for the district at his/her level. Oversees and serves as liaison for social service agency referrals for all staff and students.

• Demonstrates mastery in professional field.
• Prepares accurate, lucid written reports.
• Organizes time efficiently.
• Identifies problems accurately.
• Reports precisely and intelligibly during conferences with parents and/or other professional staff members.
• Responds promptly to requests for service.
• Communicates effectively in case conferences.
• Makes realistic recommendations.
• Creates a positive climate for the student.
• Is perceptive to the needs of children and staff.
• Respects confidentiality.
• Recognizes and uses skills of other professional personnel through referrals and conferences.
• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the principal or Director of Community & Student Services.