Counselor - Elementary

Position: Counselor - Elementary (Possible)
Possible for  SY

SUMMARY: To provide a comprehensive guidance program for students in grades K-5; collaborates with administrators, staff, students, and families to enhance their effectiveness in helping students; work with outside agencies regarding the emotional and social development of elementary children; and provide support to other elementary educational programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned

• Provides support services for students in the areas of academic programs, team teaching, school rules, and other matters.
• Implement the Missouri Comprehensive School Counseling Program and the district social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum.
• Support Behavior Intervention Support Team (BIST).
• Support the academic career and social-emotional development of students.
• Assists students in managing emotions and applying interpersonal skills.
• Assists students in applying academic achievement strategies, planning and goal setting.
• Provides personal counseling for students and groups to help them learn greater self-understanding, acceptance of responsibility, and better decision-making skills.
• Provides group counseling for interaction, communication, and support skill development.
• Collaborates with administrators, staff, students, and families for student success.
• Serves on Building Leadership Team as counselor representative.
• Advocates for students at individual education plan meetings (IEP) and other student focused meetings as needed.
• Responds to crisis situations when appropriate.
• Administers tests and interprets test results in areas such as organization, memory skills, aptitude, and preferences.
• Coordinates and assists with student Kindergarten and Pre-School screening.
• Assigns students new to the district to classrooms and coordinates with parents regarding students beginning school.
• Communicates with Mental/Behavioral/Alcohol and Drug Treatment facilities and resources including assisting with follow-up care and responsive services.
• Assigns students to next grade level classrooms.
• Arrange Homebound Instruction when appropriate and necessary.
• Provides trauma smart training to all new staff.
• Uphold Missouri School Counselors ethical standards.
• Upholds the value and standards of the Chillicothe School District, promoting a strong culture of safety and security.
• Observes all policies, rules and regulations of the Board of Education as stated in the Board of Education policies.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises students in all areas as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Master of Education Degree in Counseling;
Master of Science Degree in Counseling

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Possess a valid State of Missouri Counselor Teaching Certificate.

EVALUATION:
Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's Policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Nine-month employee. Some areas may require an extended contract. Salary is to be established by the Board of Education.