Long-Term Substitute School Counselor - Hutchings Elementary School

Long-Term Substitute School Counselor

Reports To:

Building Principal

Location:

Howell High School

Duration: TBD

$170.00/day (Hired through Edustaff)

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday; 8:45 - 3:45

The Elementary Guidance Counselor participates in the planning and implementation of the developmental guidance and counseling program in relation to the needs of the students being served. The Elementary Guidance Counselor improves the learning community by providing consultation, coordination, referral and delivery of support services which help K-5 students with appropriate academic, emotional, behavioral and social development.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists in promoting parental involvement, community relations, program evaluation and curriculum support, where appropriate.
• Assists students with academic, emotional, social and/or behavioral problems.
• Shows concern for the total needs of the student (educational, social and personal) while encouraging maximum growth and development.
• Consults and coordinates with parents, teachers, support staff, administration and local agencies which may provide support to student and their families.
• Provides parents with accurate, comprehensive and relevant information in a caring and objective manner.
• Works with all staff (instructional and non) to enhance understanding of all aspects of the student's development and its impact on learning.
• Teaches age appropriate coping and conflict resolution skills to students, when needed.
• Diligently works with parents, students and staff to help students set and achieve defined goals.
• Assists students in understanding consequences for actions of self and others.
• Aides students in dealing with various family crises (e.g., separation, divorce, death, neglect, abuse, addiction, etc.)
• Provides assistance to students in the development of self-esteem, as well as understanding the school environment and what is expected of them.
• Collaborates with staff in the coordination of individualized educational and/or behavioral plans for students which may or may not include special education services.
• Maintains detailed, thorough records regarding student's areas of concern, improvement and provides regular, relevant updates to parents, staff, administration and/or community agencies as appropriate.
• In-person attendance is required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Possesses a valid Michigan teaching certificate with the Counseling (NT) endorsement in grades K-5 required; K-12 preferred.
• Three (3) years experience of successful teaching and/or school counseling experience; teaching or counseling experience at the elementary level preferred.

Leadership:

• Demonstrates ability to provide leadership that results in teamwork and collaborative working relationships.
• Demonstrates leadership in the ability to communicate a clear vision and to work cooperatively with colleagues to attain the vision.
• Demonstrates a willingness to take professional risks to improve opportunities for students.

Language

Skills:

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from students, staff, parents, administration and local agencies.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as medical documentation, individualized education plans, court documents and lesson plans.
• Superior ability to express self clearly; both orally and in writing.
• Excellent grammar, spelling, and punctuation skills.

Mathematical

Skills:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure consistent with the duties of this position.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations consistent with the duties of this position.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to solve complex problems and deal with variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form consistent with the duties of this position.
• Exhibit high level of professionalism with the ability to handle confidential information, use good judgment, plan and handle complex projects, and…