Job description

SLAM Nevada is seeking highly qualified candidates for the position of Elementary School Counselor.

School Counselor Qualifications:

• Earned master’s Degree (or higher) from an accredited college or university
• Eligible to obtain a Counselor license issued by the NV DOE
• Positive evaluations from previous position or internship
• Knowledge of the needs of the student population served by the School
• Excellent communication skills

Preferred qualifications:

• Elementary school counseling experience
• Maintaining accurate transcripts
• Knowledge of Nevada credit requirements for promotion and graduation
• Experience using Infinite Campus for academic planning and scheduling
• Candidates should demonstrate understanding of a diverse population, have a passion for building relationships with all stakeholders, and show an understanding of the community the school will serve.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

In collaboration with the Principal and with the Principal’s guidance and direction, the Elementary counselor should:

• Maintain accurate transcripts by assisting students with appropriate course selection and placement to fulfill requirements for promotion to high school.
• Assist all students, including culturally diverse and special populations, in meeting individual needs to support academic achievement and student development.
• Assist students with acquiring skills that maximize their personal and social development.
• Facilitate parent and student conferences with teachers.
• Support the school improvement process and assist in the implementation of school improvement goals.
• Participate in the annual evaluation and revision of the school counseling program by collecting and analyzing data.
• Work closely with school staff and administration to maintain an effective school counseling program.
• Attend required job-related meetings, activities, and on-going professional development, as determined by the needs of the site.
• Maintain professional competence.
• Use effective and positive oral and written communication skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal

SLAM provides excellent benefits to school employees, which include:

• Competitive Salary
• Paid Time Off program providing 11 days each year (flexible leave: no division into sick and personal days)
• Performance-based pay and bonus structure
• Teacher retention bonuses for returning teachers
• Carry over or buy back of unused paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement plan for advanced degrees
• A large group health insurance plan with competitive rates and benefits
• The State of Nevada has no personal income tax.
• Membership in the Nevada Public Employee Retirement System (PERS)

Position Location:
Henderson, NV

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

License/Certification:

• Nevada Teaching License (Required)
• School Counseling Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

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