Waterville Elementary School is seeking to hire an elementary school counselor. This position is responsible for promoting and enhancing student learning through academic development, personal/social development and is responsible for the oversight and management of the school's 504 program and caseload.Primary job function:Utilizing a variety of strategies, activities, delivery methods and resources, the school counselor/504 coordinator promotes student development and ensures compliance with students' 504 plans.Essential job functions:*Implements effective classroom guidance focusing on understanding of self and others; coping strategies; peer relationships and effective social skills; communication, problem-solving, decision-making, conflict resolution, and study skills, substance education and multicultural awareness*provides individual and small group counseling dealing with self-image and self-esteem, personal adjustment, family issues, interpersonal concerns, emotional regulation, academic development and behavior modification as well as peer facilitation and peer mediation*provides assessment by helping students identify their skills, abilities, achievement and interests through counseling and guidance activities*works with specialized populations and needs that require special attention, such as culturally diverse population and students with varying abilities*Provides consultation with teachers, administrators, school psychologists, school social workers, and outside agencies and social services concerning the welfare of students*Makes appropriate referrals for special services for students and families within the school and community*Communicates and exchanges information with parents/guardians through conferences, newsletters, etc.*Maintains student records and protects their confidentiality*Oversees the schools 504 program*Gives weekly guidance lessons in classrooms*Knowledge of the Zones of regulation and habits of mind