Elementary Counselor
Listed on 2026-02-14
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Education / Teaching
Elementary School, School Counselor, Special Education Teacher, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional
Purpose: USD 502 is seeking a qualified individual to fill our counselor position. The purpose of the Counselor is to provide guidance with a wide range from home situations, personal situations to academic preparation, and remain current on educational issues.
Qualifications:Kansas Certification as a counselor. Possess a caring personal relationship with students. Have knowledge and ability in area of diagnostic testing as well as administering tests.
General responsibilities: Include but are not limited to counseling all students. Provide mandatory and elective testing program. Interpretation of tests to students, parents, staff, and Board of Education. Assist in evaluation relative to curriculum development. Inform staff and parents of student progress through written and oral an active member of the building team during the development of IEPs for students. Be a friend, confidant, source of support, and a listener for a communicator with parents and available to students.
Keep the administration appraised of activities in the counseling department. Be sympathetic to staff and students.
This position could be full time with other duties assigned.
Benefits Information
Single health insurance paid for by USD 502. 10 days of sick leave, 3 days of personal leave are available upon employment. Option to participate in the 125 cafeteria plan.
Salary Information
USD 502 base salary is $43,500. Additional steps and movement on the salary schedule are available on licensure, continuing education credits, and teaching experience.
Employer Information
Lewis USD 502 serves students Pre-K through 6th grade at Lewis Elementary School. Our jr. high and high school students attend Macksville. Our 1A school district is very proud of our academic success and our advances in technology. Small class sizes and an excellent benefit package makes our district a great place to work.
Primarily a rural district, Lewis is nestled on the central plains of Kansas, located along Highway 50 less than an hours drive from Dodge City, Great Bend, and Pratt.
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