Elementary School Counselor

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CLASSIFICATION: CERTIFIED   

JOB TITLE: SCHOOL COUNSELOR ELEMENTARY 

CALENDAR: 1960 FOR NEW HIRES OR 1961 FOR RETURNING TEACHERS  

SALARY: CERTIFIED SALARY 

Job Goal:

To promote student success, provide preventative services and respond to identified student needs by implementing a comprehensive school-based counseling program that addresses the academic success and positive personal/social development of students.  

Provide comprehensive, data-driven, developmental support within the academic, personal/social, and career domains that deliver services equitably to all students. Counselors provide direct student services through the use of evidence-based curriculums, individual student planning, and responsive services. They also provide indirect student services on behalf of the student such as referrals for additional assistance, consultation, and collaboration with parents/guardians, teachers, and other professionals and community organizations.  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in education or Related Field  
• AZ Counselor Certificate  
• AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card  
• Demonstrated Leadership Skills  

Core Job Functions:

• Maintain and create a safe, equitable, and inclusive space for all students. 
• Identify the appropriate process for implementing individual and group counseling services and facilitate sessions to meet the developmental needs of students.  
• Provide and support prevention programs, including but not limited to student wellness lessons, conflict resolution, anti-bullying strategies, peer mediation, and character education.  
• Support and facilitate a positive school climate and culture for students, staff, parents/guardians, and other school community members.  
• Utilize site data to make informed decisions regarding a comprehensive school counseling program and to determine appropriate supports for the school community.  
• Demonstrate and apply knowledge of school counseling protocols by applying appropriate practice and following policy regarding the safety of students. 
• Follow district processes regarding mandatory reporting, thoughts of suicide, and self-harm.  
• Design and deliver classroom lessons to facilitate the integration of school counseling as a vital component of educating the whole child. 
• Assist students to develop the skills needed to achieve academic success, college and career readiness, and social/emotional development.  
• Assist administrator with investigating conduct referrals, incident reports and disruptive behavior by supporting the student’s emotional needs during these identified incidents. 
• Consult and collaborate effectively with school staff and parents/guardians regarding student concerns and needs.  
• Serve as a liaison between the school and home for children with special circumstances and/or needs for continuity of care. 
• Maintain the confidentiality of student records and student information. 
• Implement an effective follow-up process as needed and maintain on-going communication with appropriate collaborators to support the well-being of students.  
• Collaborate with staff in assessing and monitoring student progress toward meeting academic and social-emotional goals.  
• Develop and coordinate 504 plans for identified students. 
• Participate and apply training from professional development and continuing education opportunities to remain updated on best practices. 
• Use available technology resources to enhance the school counseling program. 
• Attend extracurricular school events to build relationships with students, caregivers, and the community at large.  
• Adhere to state laws, district policies and procedures and school counseling ethical standards. 
• Coordinate and/or participate in school-wide initiatives, activities and programming related to the development of student well-being.  
• Perform all other duties or serve on district and/or site-based committees as assigned by administrator. 

Core Values:

Excellence: We endeavor to excel in every aspect of this organization and approach every challenge with a determination to succeed.

Equity: We are committed to making educational opportunities available and accessible to all stakeholders by fostering a climate of fairness and impartiality.

Collaboration: We have established an environment where teamwork and collaboration are integral to attaining exceptional results.

Integrity: We act with honesty and integrity by adhering to the highest ethical standards as we strive to achieve success.

Efficiency: We continually demonstrate our ability to produce the very best by carefully and effectively using all available resources.

Professional Qualities: 

• Respond to all internal and external customers, as it relates to the position, in a prompt, efficient, friendly, and patient manner 
• Function effectively as a team member 
• Be responsible, reliable, and punctual 
• Be flexible and adaptable to change 
• Positively accept direction 
• Maintain courteous, cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and parents 
• Direct constructive criticism toward improving the district 
• Exercise positive problem-solving behavior and conflict resolution skills 
• Adhere to the dress code appropriate to the site and job 
• Share sensitive student and staff information on a need-to-know basis 
• Be a positive role model 
• Work with a large cross-section of people in a professional and non-judgmental manner 

Physical Requirements:

Positions in this classification typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, pushing, reaching, lifting, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Employees may be subject to travel, body fluids, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, workspace restrictions, and intense noise. Employees may be required to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Notice of Nondiscrimination  
Chandler Unified School District is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  
 
The following employees have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination practices: Title IX Coordinator, Director of Human Resources, 1525 W Frye Rd Chandler AZ 85224, Phone (480)812-7000  
 
Aviso de no discriminación  
El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Chandler es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. Prohibimos la discriminación y el acoso de cualquier tipo,y brindamos igualdad de oportunidades de empleo a empleados y solicitantes sin distinción de raza, color, religión, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad o expresión de género,  embarazo, edad, origen nacional, condición de discapacidad, información genética, condición de veterano protegido o cualquier otra característica protegida por la ley.  
   
Se ha designado a los siguientes empleados para atender las consultas relacionadas con las prácticas de no discriminación: Coordinador del Título IX, Director de Recursos Humanos, 1525 W Frye Rd, Chandler, AZ 85224; Teléfono: (480) 812-7000.