Job Title:  Elementary Counselor 

Reports to: Site Administrator(s) 

Compensation: Teacher's Salary Schedule plus an extra duty contract of one week 

before and one week after the school year. 

Salary based on Current Negotiated Teacher Salary Schedule. 

Overtime Status:  Exempt 

 

Minimum Qualifications/Job Requirements: 

Education: Master’s Degree in Counseling or the equivalent

Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, etc: Meet the state certification/licensure standards for school counseling

Other: Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others, demonstrate self discipline and initiative, follow state and district guidelines. 

 

Job Description: 

Complies with local, state and federal mandates. Follows a planned sequential program of guidance activities that enhances student academics and personal, social and/or career development that will contribute to student development as mature, able and responsible adults. Applies knowledge of current research and theory to counseling programs. Complies with the standards of performance and conduct for teachers as set forth by the state department of education. Establishes effective rapport with students and develops positive and effective relationships with parents and other staff members. Observes all rules, regulations, policies and practices of the District and administration. 

 

Skills/Abilities: 

Ability to read, analyze and interpret written information; skill in writing required reports/correspondence; ability to effectively present information orally and respond to questions from others, work with mathematical concepts and apply to practical situations; ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

 

Elementary Counselor Responsibilities:

• Register students new to the school and orient them to school procedures and the school’s varied opportunities for learning. 
• Work to prevent students from dropping out of school. 
• Remain readily available to students so as to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and maturity.
• Work with students on an individual basis in the solution of personal problems related to such areas as home and family relations, health, and emotional adjustment. 
• Guide students in their participation in school and community activities. 
• Maintain student records and protect their confidentiality. 
• Communicate with parents when necessary. 
• Assist in the orientation of new faculty members. 
• Provide in-service training in guidance for teachers and student teachers. 
• Work with teachers and other staff members to familiarize them with the general range of services offered by the counseling office. 
• Take an active role in interpreting the school’s objectives to students, parents, and the community at large. 
• Interprets the guidance program to the community. 
• Collaborate with the school team on student summer programs. 
• Collaborate with the school leadership team regarding program development.
• Perform academic and behavior checks for all assigned students. 
• Coordinate and gather information for Special Services (referrals, eligibility, interventions, IEP's, and auxiliary services.) 
• Network with other counselors. 
• Help coordinate crisis intervention procedures. 
• Coordinate individual and group guidance sessions. 
• Assists with special projects as directed by the principal. 
• Perform other related duties as directed by the principal and/or district administrators