Elementary Counselor

Job Description



Guidance
Counselor



Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the
Director of Pupil Services, to provide students, parents, administrators, and
other teaching staff with information on career and or educational
opportunities; administer and interpret career assessment tools; and assist
students in developing educational and
occupational goals and plans.


Essential
Performance Responsibilities

• Assists students in evaluating students' aptitudes and
  abilities through the
  interpretation of individual standardized test scores and other
  pertinent data, and works
  with students in developing education and occupation plans consistent with such evaluation.
• Assists students in making course and subject selections,
  as well as with evaluating career interests
  and choices.
• Assists in the
  scheduling of classes.
• Obtains and disseminates information regarding occupational opportunities to students
  and to classes studying
  occupations.
• Assists students
  with admissions, scholarship and identifying employment opportunities.
• Coordinates with
  administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student's
  abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize
  stakeholders with guidance services.
• Researches
  educational and career opportunities, and coordinates with teachers, college
  and university personnel, resource specialists, and business and community
  organizations for the purpose of providing information, and making
  recommendations.
• Assists with the
  registration and orientation students who are new to the school regarding
  procedures and educational opportunities.
• Assists with the
  school district's dropout prevention efforts.
• Serves as ready
  resource to students to provide
  counseling that will lead each
  student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and maturity.
• Plans and
  coordinates field trips to institutions of higher learning, businesses and
  other organizations related to guidance responsibilities.
• Continues to
  acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the
  educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or
  by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships with
  members of institutions of higher learning and the business community.
• Organizes and
  maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and providing
  student information to prospective colleges and employers, as required by
  district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages
  parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication
  with students and parents.
• Assists in the
  orientation of new teachers, and provides in-service training in guidance.

Additional
Duties

Performs
other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office
administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note: The above description is illustrative
of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive
of every task or responsibility.


Equipment

Uses
standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax
machines, and telephone.


Travel
Requirements

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as
required.


Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of
  pre/post high school program eligibility requirements.
• Knowledge of
  college/university admissions processes, scholarship programs and other
  educational opportunities.
• Knowledge of
  current developments in business and industry regarding career opportunities
  and employment.
• Knowledge of
  differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of data
  information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of
  applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use
  computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to
  organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to
  communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage
  in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to
  establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted
  in the course of work.

Physical
and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Works in standard office and school building environments.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical,
Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential
Job Duties for this position.

Qualifications
Profile

• Certification/License:
• [State] State
  Certification as a Guidance Counselor (#______________________).
• Motor Vehicle
  Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.

Education

• Bachelors from an
  accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching
  assignment.
• Masters Degree
  preferred.

Experience
Successful
prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.


FLSA Status: Exempt