JOB TITLE: School Counselor or Social Worker

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

SUPERVISES: Not Applicable

EMPLOYMENT AND FLSA STATUS: Exempt

POSITION PURPOSE

Under the general supervision of the Building Principal, to provide students, parents, administrators, and other teaching staff with information on career and or educational opportunities; and assist students in developing educational and occupational goals and plans.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Support Students by offering clinical expertise

• Consult with students regarding their learning and behavioral support needs and counsel them as necessary

• Assist in the early recognition and prevention of educational problems.

• Monitor student progress and make informed, timely educational decisions.

• Support Students by collaborating with other educators

• Participate as a team member in comprehensive evaluation, review and re-evaluation processes.

• Participate in the development of the student’s Individual Education Plan and/or 504.

• Assist teachers in the development and implementation of appropriate classroom behavior support strategies and social skills instruction.

• Assist with the inclusion of exceptional students into the regular general education classroom.

• Support Students by communicating with caregivers and community support systems

• Refer students and their families to appropriate community agencies and services.

• Consult with parents, teachers, administrators and others concerning the needs of students and special services that are available.

• Assist with public awareness activities that lead to a better understanding of the needs of exceptional children.

• Make classroom presentations to promote social and emotional wellbeing.

• Cooperate with agencies serving students and their families.

• Support Students by performing administrative duties

• Order and maintain an adequate inventory of materials and supplies.

• Maintain appropriate confidential records and provide timely reports.

• Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas, and techniques.

• See that school district policies are observed during all activities.

• Obtain prior approval for all special activities and expenditures.

• Adhere to all district health and safety policies.

• Other duties as assigned by the Principal and/or Director of Student Services which are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position
  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations regarding student discipline, bullying, sexual harassment, etc.

• Knowledge of student behavior management techniques.

• Knowledge of dispute resolution techniques and ability to engage in dispute resolution.

• Knowledge of student support services provided by outside agencies.
  QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's and Master’s Degree in an accredited college or university.

• Valid Indiana Certification as a School Social Worker.

• 3 years’ experience as a teacher, preferably at the appropriate level.

• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.

• The qualities desired beyond the minimum certification requirements are:

  • training or willingness to be trained in positive behavior intervention skills;

  • demonstrated knowledge of student and family support services available in the surrounding areas.

  • demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with others, both with those of greater and lesser responsibility and authority;

  • evidence of high educational and professional standards;

  • demonstrated loyalty to the administration and other staff where presently employed;

  • evidence of commitment to professional growth;

  • evidence of professional work habits and conduct consistent with the ethics of the profession and appropriate character qualities.
    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.

• Ability to lift 25 lbs.

• Ability to carry 25 lbs.

• Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations.

• Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed material.

• Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels.

• Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation.

• Ability to operate office equipment.

• Ability to reach in all directions.
  REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

• The District will comply with all legal requirements relating to reasonable accommodation for employees and job applicants.

  TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

  • 184 days per year

  EVALUATION:

  Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluations of School Administrators.

  DISCLAIMER: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to perform this job.

  The Greenfield-Central Community School Board of Trustees does not discriminate on the basis of the Protected Classes of race, color, national origin, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, or genetic information which are classes protected by Federal and/or State law.

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

G-CCSC Title VI & IX Coordinator: Contact Dan Jack at 317-462-4434 or Djack@gcsc.k12.in.us