Yerington Intermediate Counselor

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Salary Range: $47,249-$88,801 annually with Employer-paid retirement, dependent upon previous experience.

Terms of Employment: 9 Months or (Certified 185-day schedule + 5 days).

FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT, this is a salaried position assigned to the Licensed Employee Salary Schedule.

POSITION SUMMARY: The school counselor will implement the comprehensive guidance and counseling program according to the State of Nevada’s School Counseling Program Student Standards, aligned with the national standards set forth by the American School Counselors Association (ASCA). The employee will utilize leadership, advocacy, and collaboration to participate in a school-counseling program that promotes academic achievement, personal/social growth, and career development for all elementary students.

This person will adhere to the LCSD Professional Standards for Licensed Employees as outlined in policy and the CBA and report directly to the school site administrator.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented:

• Administer an appropriate guidance & counseling program that aligns with ASCA.
• Deliver a system of individual student planning, responsive services, and system support within the guidance curriculum.
• Assist teachers in implementing Common Core State Standards as possible.
• Conduct goal-oriented counseling, responsive to identified student needs, relative to student achievement and school success.
• Collaborate with school personnel to assist students in developing skills that support academic achievement and lifelong learning.
• Maintain confidentiality and accurate student records using Power School as appropriate.
• Participate as a member of the school-based bullying prevention team.
• Ensure compliance with special services such as IEPs and other related mandates.
• Actively contribute to the School Improvement Plan (SIP) process.
• Work professionally with administration, staff, parents, and community.
• Comply with school and district policies and regulations as well as state and federal laws.
• Abide by the American School Counselor Association’s (ASCA) Code of Ethics.
• Participate in other job-related duties and activities related to the position as assigned.

Position Expectations:

• Demonstrate knowledge, skill, and ability to provide instruction in elementary classrooms and in large groups guiding the learning process toward achievement of curriculum goals.
• Assist all students, including culturally diverse and special populations, in meeting individual needs to support academic achievement and student development.
• Assist students with investigating college, university, and career and technical schools, scholarship options, and financial aid information to develop post-secondary options.
• Assist students with acquiring skills that maximize their personal and social development.
• Facilitate parent and student conferences with teachers.
• Participate in the annual evaluation and revision of the school-counseling program by collecting and analyzing data.
• Work closely with school staff and administration to maintain an effective school-counseling program.
• Attend required job-related meetings, activities, and ongoing professional development.
• Maintain professional competence.
• Use effective oral and written communication skills.

Position Requirements:

Education and Training: Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university.

Licenses and Certifications: Must possess or be able to acquire a Nevada counselor’s license issued by the Nevada Department of Education and be certified in the relevant subject area.

When applying for a certificated licensed position, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the appropriate position vacancy announcement.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical and mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Strength, dexterity, coordination, and vision to use keyboard and video display terminal for prolonged…