MS School Counselor

Location

Clear Creek Amana Middle School (Tiffin, IA)

School Counselor

Appropriate State of Iowa License

To help all students develop skills in the areas of personalized/social growth, educational planning, and career and vocational development.

Principal or Designee

• Provide social and emotional support to students and families
• Provide individual and group counseling
• Serve as liaison with outside agencies and support systems
• Refer students as appropriate to outside support services
• Provide crisis counseling as appropriate
• Provide in‑service education for professional staff as appropriate
• Assist students in developing effective learning, social, and self‑advocacy skills
• Provide appropriate communication with students, faculty, parents/families, outside agencies and resources, and the community.

• Assist in monitoring and supporting students' academic progress
• Assist in special learning needs planning (i.e., 504 plans, assistance plans)
• Assist with standardized testing
• Attend relevant trainings as appropriate for this role
• Collect and provide state coordinator reliable, valuable and comprehensive data
• Develop and implement programming associated with core curriculum and behavioral skills to be delivered in a classroom setting for assigned students
• Implement the district curriculum, standards and benchmarks
• Assist in planning and delivery of social/emotional/behavioral school‑wide programming
• Collaborate with the administration, staff, parents and students on matters pertaining to academic achievement and social/emotional/behavioral goals
• Maintain appropriate records and protect the confidentiality of data
• Meet the 8 Iowa Teaching Standards and 43 criteria on a consistent basis
• Report to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis
• Other duties as assigned

• Master's degree in counselor education required
• Professional School Counselor License required
• Experience in counselor positions preferred

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and implement ideas contained in technical documents, assessment data, professional journals and regulations. Ability to effectively write reports and communications to students, colleagues, parents and staff. Ability to effectively present information orally and respond to questions from administrators, teachers, staff and students. Ability to assist students in the areas of language and literacy.

Ability to perform basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, decimals and fractions. Ability to assist students in implementing these mathematical concepts.

Ability to solve problems effectively. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

• Believes that all children can attain high levels of learning
• Takes responsibility for the learning of students and his/her own performance
• Possesses the knowledge and skills to build effective educational experiences that benefit all children
• Applies the principles of continuous improvement through the use of quality tools and processes
• Functions as an effective member of the educational/school team
• Won't shy from today's educational challenges
• Utilizes effective interpersonal skills
• Has a track record of success
• Works with great integrity
• Regular and prompt attendance

Ability to apply knowledge of current research as it relates to the support of the educational goals of the district. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community. Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication. Ability…