Counselor, Elementary (900000646) SY26-27

POSITION TITLE:

Counselor – Elementary

RESPONSIBLE TO:

Principal

JOB CLASSIFICATION:

Certified position

189 Days

FLSA Status:  Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Minimum fifth-year certification in school counseling required.

Experience:

Teaching experience preferred; licensed practice in the field beneficial.

JOB SUMMARY:

The School Counselor designs and delivers a comprehensive program, driven by student data, that is preventive in design and developmental in nature.  Counselors focus on academic, career, and social/emotional development delivered through direct student interactions such as classroom lessons, small group, and individual consultation; as well as through indirect services to teachers, parents and the school community.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

      Guidance Curriculum

• Collaboratively develops and provides student lessons that integrate American School Counselor Association (ASCA) Student Competencies of academic development and personal/social development and Georgia Career Awareness Activities aligned with the College and Career Readiness Performance Index (CCRPI.)

      Individual Student Planning

• Provides developmentally appropriate and prevention-oriented programs to address student academic, personal and social development needs and school goals.
• Meets with students and collaborates with educators to assist students with educational and career planning.
• Coordinates on-going activities designed to help individual and small groups of students establish personal goals, develop future plans and monitor their own progress.

      Responsive Services

• Counsels individual and small groups to help students overcome personal and social problems that interfere with learning.
• Assesses and provides individual and group services to meet immediate, identified needs.

      Indirect Services

• Contacts, consults and collaborates with parents/guardians, teachers, administrators and other educational/community resources regarding students with identified concerns and needs.
• Implements an effective referral and follow-up process.
• In consultation with the principal, sets a schedule of workshops about guidance and counseling topics aligned with school needs.

      System Support and Leadership

• Meets with the principal/leadership team to examine data and identify needs unique to the school and community and integrate the counseling program with the school plan.
• Provides appropriate information to staff related to the comprehensive school counseling program
• Facilitates and participates in professional learning activities to improve knowledge and skills.
• Promotes the school, district and profession through community relations and participation in advisory councils.
• Attends and participates in SST consultations, when appropriate.
• Assists stakeholders in interpreting and understanding student data.
• Coordinates and participates in program evaluation and assessment including needs assessment, surveys, and questionnaires.
• Provides management activities that establish, maintain, and enhance the total school counseling program.

NON-PROGRAM DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assumes other related duties as assigned jointly by the Principal and the Counseling Supervisor.   In keeping with state and national standards, other duties should not exceed 20% of counselor time.  In keeping with ASCA standards, non-program duties should never include performing disciplinary actions or assigning discipline consequences, approving tardies or absences, signing mandated letters to parents regarding student absences or other compliance issues or serving as the school registrar.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively with school personnel, parents, students, and community members.
• Knowledge of and ability to implement all aspects of a developmental, comprehensive guidance program including Georgia career awareness activities.
• Ability to plan, organize and implement activities designed to accomplish pre-determined goals and objectives.
• Adheres to laws, policies, procedures, and ethical standards of the school counseling profession.

Physical Demands:

• Frequent walking, sitting, and standing for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry instructional materials and equipment up to 25 pounds.
• Dexterity to write on a board, operate a computer, and use other classroom technology.
• Occasional bending, stooping, and reaching.
• Clear speech and hearing abilities for effective communication.
• Visual acuity to read printed and digital materials.

Work Environment:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:

The Board of Education of the City of Marietta does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or gender in its employment practices, student programs, and dealings with the public.

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