CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 80

JOB DESCRIPTION

CLASSIFICATION: CERTIFIED

JOB TITLE: Elementary School Counselor

REPORTS TO: ADMINISTRATOR

CALENDAR: TEACHER CALENDAR

RANGE: TEACHER SALARY SCHEDULE

Job Goal

To promote student success, provide preventative services and respond to identified student needs by implementing a comprehensive school-based counseling program that addresses academic and positive personal/social development of students. Provide comprehensive, data driven, developmental supports within the academic, personal/social, and career domains that deliver services equitably to all students. Counselors provide direct student services through school counseling core curriculum, individual student planning, and responsive services. They also provide indirect student services on behalf of the student such as referral for additional assistance, consultation, and collaboration with parents, teachers, and other professional and community organizations.

• Notice of Nondiscrimination
• Notificación de Non Discriminación

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Education related field
• AZ Counselor Certificate
• AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Three years exemplary teaching experience, preferred
• Demonstrated leadership skills

Core Job Function

• Maintain and create a safe, equitable, and inclusive space for all students in office/counseling center

• Provide individual and group counseling to meet the developmental, preventive, and intervention needs of students

• Follow all ministerial duties to report for mandatory reporting, suicidal ideation, and self-harm

• Conduct formal/informal needs assessment and data review to identify critical needs of students to include marginalized population

• Design, conduct, and co-teach learning activities in classroom, large group, and/ or school wide settings to facilitate the infusion of school counseling as an integral component of educating the whole child

• Demonstrate and apply knowledge of counseling protocols by applying appropriate practice and following policy for safety of students

• Assist all students, individually or in groups, in developing academic, career and personal/social skills, goals and plans

• Use appropriate counseling processes and techniques for short term solution focused support and small group counseling session

• Follow up individual check in/out and small group counseling to monitor student progres

• Use appropriate formal or informal assessment for determining and structuring individual and group counseling service

• Provide and support prevention programs including student wellness, violence prevention, conflict resolution, anti- bullying strategies, peer mediation, and character educatio

• Support and facilitate a positive to school climate and culture that includes students, staff, parents/guardians and other stakeholders.

• Measure results of the comprehensive school counseling program and activities and share results with relevant stakeholders to make informed decisions about programs

• Support administrator with investigating conduct referrals, incident reports and disruptive behavior

• Consult and collaborate effectively with parent/guardians regarding students identified concerns and needs

• Serve as a liaison between school personnel and home for children with special circumstances and/or needs

• Maintain records of counseling and protect the confidentiality of student records and student information

• Implement an effective referral and follow up process as needed

• Monitor and case manage progress for targeted students

• Develop and coordinate 504 plans for identified students

• Review Individualized Education Plans with services required under counseling as a related service and ensure mandated timeframes for collaboration are followed

• Participate and apply district, site, and professional based training. Stay current on evidence based practices and engage in continuing education coursework.

• Use available technology resources to enhance the school counseling program

• Attend extra curricular school events to build relationships with students, parents, and community at large
• Participate in professional development activities to improve knowledge, skills and support site-based training
• Adhere to laws, policies, procedures and ethical standards of the school counseling profession
• Perform all other duties or serve on district and site based committees as assigned by administrator

Core Values/Professional Qualities

Excellence: We endeavor to excel in every aspect of this organization and approach every challenge with a determination to succeed.

Equity: We are committed to making educational opportunities available and accessible to all stakeholders by fostering a climate of fairness and impartiality.

Collaboration: We have established an environment where teamwork and collaboration are integral to attaining exceptional results.

Integrity: We act with honesty and integrity by adhering to the highest ethical standards as we strive to achieve success.

Efficiency: We continually demonstrate our ability to produce the very best by carefully and effectively using all available resources.