Counselor, Elem School

Overview

The Counselor, Elementary School, is responsible for coordinating and implementing the school’s counseling services program to include academic advisement and counseling, developmental guidance, career development, and parent/community involvement.

• Provides an ongoing program of individual, small group, and large group counseling services in the areas of social/personal development, academic advisement, and career awareness per the national standards established by the American School Counselor Association.
• Consults and works collaboratively with administrators, teachers, school personnel, district personnel, parents, and various community agencies to meet the counseling and educational planning needs of elementary school students, including school wide needs.
• Interprets and utilizes school records, including cognitive, aptitude, and achievement tests, for educational planning. Reviews and evaluates student records and transcripts.
• Addresses individual student needs and refers students to appropriate school and community resources as necessary.
• Provides preventive and responsive services, including crisis counseling as needed, and addresses student mental health needs as appropriate.
• Facilitates the involvement of parents in the education of their students, including assisting in parent/teacher/counselor conferences.
• Assists students in developing self-understanding, self-acceptance, and effective interpersonal skills.
• Provides information about appropriate community resources.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

• Florida Professional Educator Certificate:
  Guidance and Counseling (Grades PK-12) is required.
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance. Physical presence is expected as part of a reliable and predictable pattern of attendance.
• Supports the district’s vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan.
• Engages in civility, respect, and professionalism.
• Maintains the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.

• NOTE:
  
  School Board Policy ensures equal opportunity for all in its personnel policies and practices and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender preference, political beliefs, social/family background, disability or age.
• The district accords preference in selection, retention, and promotion procedures to certain veterans and spouses of veterans who are Florida residents.
• Travel to various school sites, work locations and/or community organizations throughout the district.
• All job postings close at 7:00 p.m. on the posted Closing Date. Applications must be submitted before this deadline.
• Certificates/Licenses/Registrations:
  Florida Professional Educator Certificate:
  Guidance and Counseling (Grades PK-12) is required.

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