Elementary School Counselor

Job Description

Elementary School Counselor

Conway Public School District

Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• Three years of classroom teaching experience, preferred
• Experience in a public school setting
• Possesses the necessary certification as required by the Arkansas Department of Education
  
  

Reports To

Principal

Supervises

Not applicable

Terms Of Employment

The contract length will be 200 days.

The salary schedule will be A & J.

Evaluation

Based on local district policy and Arkansas Department of Education guidelines, and performed by the building-level principal who is assisted by the assistant principal in regard to evaluations.

Job Goal

The Elementary Counselor will oversee the successful implementation of the school counseling program in accordance with all applicable state and District guidelines.

Performance Responsibilities

• Follows and maintains knowledge of all District policies and procedures.
• Provides whole class, small group, and individual counseling services for students.
• Assists with the state-mandated testing program.
• Assists with orientation for students who are new to the school regarding procedures and educational opportunities.
• Provides middle school transition services for students.
• Provides consultation to parents, teachers, and administrators regarding student placement, behavior, and development.
• Provides teachers with appropriate information regarding student development or disability to assist in the classroom.
• Consults and refers students and families to community resources.
• Serves as the building-level McKinney-Vento designee.
• Assists with the District’s dropout prevention efforts.
• Is aware of and abides by laws protecting a student’s right to privacy.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops, or professional meetings and/or conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships with members of institutions of higher learning and the business community.
• Encourages parental involvement in students’ education and ensures effective communication with students, parents, and teachers.
• Refers students to outside agencies or professional individuals when mental health needs warrant.
• Serves as ready resource to students to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and maturity.
• Other duties, as assigned.
  
  

This job description is in no way an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. Conway Public Schools reserves the right to add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.