Elementary Guidance Counselor

Elementary Counselor

Reports To: Building Principals

Classification: Certified Employee

Position Requirements:
¨ Demonstrate a genuine concern for the social, emotional, and physical well-being of children
¨ Master Degree in School Counseling
¨ Holds a valid Indiana DOE School Counseling License
¨ Experience and Knowledge in Best Practices for School Counseling
¨ Excellent Communication and Team Skills
¨ Strong Organizational Skills

Employment Factors

• 181 Day Contract
• 16 Personal Leave Days
• TRF Position with Certified Benefits
• Free Access to Wellness Clinic
• 1.25% Matching to 401(a) Account
• Salary Range $45,500 - $83,000 Based on Degree, Certification, & Experience

Performance Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive school counseling program around the American School Counselors' Association developing knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary for children to become healthy, competent, and confident learners.
• Work with administration to develop a safe and respectful learning environment.
• Provide education, prevention, early identification and intervention, to assist their students in achieving academic success, developing an understanding of career opportunities and developing social/emotional skills in response to issues they face.
• Provide direct services (school counseling core curriculum, individual student planning, responsive services), and indirect student services (consultation, collaboration, and referrals).
• Serves as the Section 504 Coordinator for both elementary schools and ensures the appropriate implementation, monitoring, and documentation of students' 504 plans.
• Serves as the School Test Coordinator (STC) for both South Terrace Elementary and North Elementary Schools.
• Collaborates with both building principals to develop and coordinate testing schedules for ILEARN, including three checkpoints and one summative assessment, as well as IREAD assessments.
• Coordinates with general education and special education teachers at both schools to develop and implement small-group testing plans and appropriate testing accommodations for students with IEPs and 504 plans.
• Collaborate with the middle and high school counselors in order to provide a comprehensive K-12 counseling program experience for students based upon the American School Counselors' Association.
• Collaborate with outside agencies to provide services to students.
• Schedule shall be set to serve the students at both North Elementary School and South Terrace Elementary School.