Student Services - Elementary Counselor ; Pre-screening

This is a screening opportunity for applicants interested in seeking a school counselor position (full- or part-time) for the  school year.
All applicants must complete and be approved through this screening process prior to submitting an application for subsequent  Elementary Counselor job postings

Applicants shall apply at  Applications will be reviewed as part of the screening process. Selected candidates will be invited for a screening interview.

All applicants must attach a current resume plus two (2) current letters of recommendation.

Under the direction of the school principal, a counselor is responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation processes necessary to sustain high-quality K-12 College and Career Readiness School Counseling Programs that benefit students, families, educators, and communities. Professional school counselors serve a crucial role in increasing student success. Through leadership, advocacy, and collaboration school counselors promote improved student learning and outcomes in academic, career, social, and emotional development for all students.

School counselors utilize student-centered, data-driven results to coordinate comprehensive programs.

• Work with general education students and students with social, emotional, behavioral, and physical disabilities in a variety of settings
• Consult and support school staff conduct a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)
• Consult, train and support school staff in the development and implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP)
• Consult, train and support district staff in the development and implementation of data collection protocols and processes for students with identified needs in the areas of social/emotional and/or behavior
• Support school teams in areas related to skill development to support student success in school, such as academics, personal and social growth
• Advocating on the student’s behalf
• Collaborating with teachers and the school team to develop more effective support services for the student
• Implementing and/or supporting effective prevention and intervention strategies
• Administering and interpreting social/behavioral assessments
• Collecting data and recording information about the student for the use in school team meetings, potentially relating to IEP eligibility, placement, and accommodations/supports
• Attend school team meetings, including 504 and/or Individual Education Program (IEP) meetings as necessary to review assessment results, goal/objective development, student progress, and consultation when needed
• When appropriate, assist in writing, implementing, and monitoring individual goals and objectives for students identified with behavioral services
• Provide staff development and training specific to the areas of social/emotional and behavior management techniques
• Conferencing with parent
• Evidence of strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Relate effectively to and demonstrate receptive attitude toward children with severe disabilities, and toward students and parents of diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills that support program objectives
• Identify and work collaboratively with co-workers to solve problematic issues as they arise
• Work cooperatively with all members of the school team, including administration, psychologists, health care professionals, designated instructional service providers, para-educators, general education teachers, and parents
• Utilize a variety of computer operating and software programs (i.e., Windows, Microsoft Office, Excel, Google, etc)
• Implement district and school policies/procedures regarding state and federal laws
• Process and maintain confidential files, as required by state and federal laws
• Maintain necessary records of assessment, attendance, and progress to evaluate student learning and regularly report that information to parents, students, and supervisor as requested and required by state and federal laws
• Understand and follow both oral and written directions
• Work within an established schedule, meeting necessary timelines
• Exercise good judgment in emergency situations
• Participate…