Elementary School Counselor

CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Classification: Certified

Job Title: Elementary School Counselor

Calendar: 1960 New Teacher or 1961 Returning Teachers

Salary: Certified

Notice of Nondiscrimination

Notificación de Non Discriminación

To promote student success, provide preventative services and respond to identified student needs by implementing a comprehensive school-based counseling program that addresses the academic success and positive personal/social development of students.

Provide comprehensive, data-driven, developmental supports within the academic, personal/social, and career domains that deliver services equitably to all students. Counselors provide direct student services through the use of evidence-based curriculums, individual student planning, and responsive services. They also provide indirect student services on behalf of the student such as referrals for additional assistance, consultation, and collaboration with parents/guardians, teachers, and other professionals and community organizations.

• Master’s Degree in Education or Related Field
• AZ Counselor Certificate
• AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Demonstrated Leadership Skills

• Maintain and create a safe, equitable, and inclusive space for all students.
• Identify the appropriate process for implementing individual and group counseling services and facilitate sessions to meet the developmental needs of students.
• Provide and support prevention programs, including but not limited to student wellness lessons, conflict resolution, anti-bullying strategies, peer mediation, and character
• Support and facilitate a positive school climate and culture for students, staff, parents/guardians, and other school community members.
• Utilize site data to make informed decisions regarding a comprehensive school counseling program and to determine appropriate supports for the school community.
• Demonstrate and apply knowledge of school counseling protocols by applying appropriate practice and following policy regarding the safety of students.
• Follow district processes regarding mandatory reporting, thoughts of suicide, and self-harm.
• Design and deliver classroom lessons to facilitate the integration of school counseling as a vital component of educating the whole child.
• Assist students to develop the skills needed to achieve academic success, college and career readiness, and social/emotional development.
• Assist administrator with investigating conduct referrals, incident reports and disruptive behavior by supporting the student’s emotional needs during these identified incidents.
• Consult and collaborate effectively with school staff and parents/guardians regarding student concerns and needs.
• Serve as a liaison between the school and home for children with special circumstances and/or needs for continuity of care.
• Maintain the confidentiality of student records and student information.
• Implement an effective follow-up process as needed and maintain on-going communication with appropriate collaborators to support the well-being of students.
• Collaborate with staff in assessing and monitoring student progress toward meeting academic and social-emotional goals.
• Develop and coordinate 504 plans for identified students.
• Participate and apply training from professional development and continuing education opportunities to remain updated on best practice.
• Use available technology resources to enhance the school counseling program.
• Attend extracurricular school events to build relationships with students, caregivers, and the community at large.
• Adhere to state laws, district policies and procedures and school counseling ethical standards.
• Coordinate and/or participate in school-wide initiatives, activities and programming related to the development of student well-being.
• Perform all other duties or serve on district and/or site-based committees as assigned by administrator.

Excellence: We endeavor to excel in every aspect of this organization and approach every challenge with a determination to succeed.

Equity: We are committed to making educational opportunities available and accessible to all stakeholders…