What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor @ Columbine Elementary School position at Columbine Elementary?
MORGAN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-3
POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: Professional School Counselor
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
POSITION SUMMARY: The counselor will help the principal and other school staff in creating a school environment favorable to learning and personal growth. Included are establishing rapport and assisting students become self-reliant, involved in their own educational and life planning, problem-solving, decision-making and self-managing behavior.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assist in implementing the district’s philosophy of education, its policies and rules governing instruction, student activities and conduct.
2. Assist in the implementation of Federal, State and District mandates, policies, rules and regulations.
3. Assist in providing orientation services for students and staff new to the building.
4. Maintain records relevant to monitoring of students and the guidance program.
5. Assist students in understanding their strengths and challenges as they strive to achieve their best.
6. Assist in the administration, analysis and communicating results of the State and District assessment programs.
7. Provide information to individual, large and small groups of students to use in planning and making optimum personal, education and life choices.
8. Facilitate students becoming aware of personal strengths and limitations as related to their life goals, personal potential and self-satisfaction.
9. Assist in development and implementation of any student academic and character recognition programs.
10. Be available to individual students for assistance with personal issues.
11. Confer as appropriate with students, families and staff in the best interest of a student’s individual health, safety, education and character development.
12. Be familiar with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
13. Assist in the implementation and monitoring of the intervention and accommodation process from pre-referral study through application of individualized plans.
14. Be aware of and utilize available school, community and other resources.
15. Be prepared for and actively participate on any District Crisis Intervention Team as needed.
16. Maintain professional competence and growth through participation in district provided and self-selected staff development opportunities.
17. Perform such other tasks and responsibilities as may be assigned by the building principal or Superintendent of Schools.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Masters Degree from an accredited college or university
2. Valid and current Special Services License issued by the Colorado Department of Education
3. Endorsement in school counseling
Salary : $50,000 - $66,200