Elementary School Counselor

Elementary School Counselor

Marion School District Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet - Marion, Arkansas Open in Google Maps

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The Marion School District is seeking a dedicated and passionate fully licensed Elementary School Counselor to join our innovative, dynamic learning community. We are committed to the success of our students in and out of the classroom and in life. Ideal candidates will have a strong commitment to their profession and proven record of fostering positive and engaging learning environments. This position requires that an applicant be certified in elementary counseling and can work with other counselors in all tasks regarding student academics, career readiness, and social and emotional guidance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Adheres to the Code of Ethics as set forth by the Arkansas Department of Education.
• Evaluates and maintains complete and accurate files regarding the students’ academic progress and physical, social and emotional growth, and communicates with parents or guardians on the individual student’s progress.
• Identifies the needs of a group of students, as well as individual students, and provides for continuous assessment to meet individual needs.
• Responsible for appropriate use of space, equipment, and material storage.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining a healthy and safe environment within the counselor's office and the school.
• Adheres to all school systems, protocols and policies that are developed.
• Maintains professional competence through participation in school provided in-service activities and/or self-selected professional growth activities related to job responsibilities.
• Initiates, plans and participates in parent/guardian conferences and other contact, as well as sending written information home as needed, in a timely manner.
• Fulfills other assigned duties as prescribed by the Principal/Supervisor.
• Maintains a valid Arkansas teaching license registered in the manner provided by law during employment.

School Participation and Team Work:

• Arrives at work on time, punctually attends and actively participates in all required meetings and training.
• Required to be a respectful, cooperative, and reliable team member and participant in school activities.
• Consults with Principal or designee, in a timely fashion, to address the needs of students who are struggling.
• Responsible for communicating child behavior and coordinating parent communication and reports through meetings as needed.
• Participates on required committees as prescribed by the Principal.
• Participates in the assessment and planning of curriculum development and other programs to meet the needs of the school.
• Attends regular supervisory meetings with the Principal.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Required:

• Ability to foster a nurturing environment that respects all students and encourages them to do their best.
• Required to respect the confidentiality of information about enrolled children and families, personnel issues, contributors, and other school operations.
• Required to be a respectful, cooperative, and reliable team member and participant in school activities.
• Ability to multi-task and act independently; exercise sound judgment.
• Must be committed to building a diverse community.
• Confidentiality:
  Required to respect the confidentiality of information about enrolled children and families, personnel issues, contributors, and other school operations, as per FERPA regulations and policies.

Essential Functions:

Language:
Must have superior expressive and receptive English language skills, to be able to communicate with and be understood by students, co-workers and parents, receive their responses and respond to them appropriately.

Sensory:
Must have the ability to track and observe students to ensure compliance and safety. Must be able to visually or otherwise access written and printed content, and respond verbally and in writing. Must have the ability to understand and respond to the verbal expressions of others, often in a noisy environment with multiple speakers and background noise, or outside.

Movement:
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