Elementary School Counselor

Position: Elementary School Counselor - 26/27
CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Classification:
Certified

Job Title:

Elementary School Counselor

Calendar: 1960 New Teacher or 1961 Returning Teachers

Salary:
Certified

Notice of Nondiscrimination

Notificación de Non Discriminación

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 supports 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 Function

* 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

* 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 practice.

* 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/Professional Qualities

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.

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…