School Counselor​/504 Coordinator - Elementary

School Counselor/504 Coordinator - Elementary

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ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (Other duties may be assigned)

• Design and deliver individual, group, classroom, and school wide prevention services, including crisis response.
• Develop measurable goals aligned with SEL standards and student needs.
• Apply research-based counseling, intervention, and behavior-support practices.
• Create student schedules that minimize disruption to instructional time.
• Participate in MTSS intervention planning, problem-solving, and progress monitoring.
• Organize and maintain safe, welcoming spaces for counseling and SEL instruction.
• Complete all required documentation for 504 plans, MTSS, crisis intervention, and student progress.
• Model effective communication, empathy, conflict resolution, and prosocial behaviors.
• Use proactive, trauma-informed strategies to support student well‑being and maintain safety.
• Establish clear expectations and routines for counseling groups and SEL settings.
• Conduct SEL, behavioral, developmental, and social‑emotional assessments.
• Use evidence‑based strategies to strengthen emotional regulation, coping skills, and peer relationships.
• Design structured SEL and counseling activities aligned to student goals and outcomes.
• Determine the appropriate service format—individual, group, classroom, or consultative—based on student needs.
• Communicate regularly with families to share progress, strategies, and resources.
• Collaborate with teachers, case managers, student services teams, and administrators.
• Provide counseling for emotional, social, behavioral, and school adjustment concerns.
• Connect students and families with community agencies, mental health supports, and external resources.
• Participate in crisis prevention, intervention, threat/risk assessment, and postvention processes.
• Support school wide initiatives in SEL, wellness, and mental health.
• Maintain accurate, confidential, and timely records in compliance with legal and district requirements.
• Demonstrate professionalism, cultural responsiveness, confidentiality, and ethical practice at all times.
• Engage in professional learning aligned with district priorities and emerging student needs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support students and the school community.

Essential Duties:

• Provide individual and small‑group counseling to support students’ social, emotional, behavioral, and academic development.
• Coordinate and oversee the development, implementation, and annual review of Section 504 plans to ensure compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
• Facilitate 504 eligibility meetings and collaborate with teachers, administrators, and families to determine appropriate accommodations and supports.
• Monitor the implementation of 504 plans and provide guidance to staff regarding accommodations and instructional supports.
• Coordinate Tier 1 social‑emotional screeners (such as Elyssa’s Mission or other district‑adopted tools), including scheduling, administration, data review, and communication of results.
• Analyze screening and student data to identify trends and collaborate with school teams to determine appropriate Tier 1 and Tier 2 interventions.
• Participate in and support the MTSS/Problem‑Solving Team process by helping to identify student needs and recommending interventions and supports.
• Develop and facilitate small‑group interventions for students with social‑emotional, behavioral, or organizational needs.
• Support classroom teachers by consulting on student behavior, social‑emotional learning strategies, and appropriate classroom interventions.
• Assist in crisis response and intervention, including participation in safety planning and supporting students experiencing emotional or behavioral crises.
• Collaborate with social workers, psychologists, special education staff, and administrators to coordinate services and ensure appropriate supports for students.
• Communicate regularly with families regarding student needs, available supports, and strategies to promote student success.
• Support the implementation of district social‑emotional learning (SEL) initiatives, Tier 1, and Tier 2 prevention programming.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records…