QualificationsMust hold proper certification through the Arkansas Department of EducationMinimum of Masters Degree with an accredited educational institutionExperience working in a school environmentConstant hearing; intermittent speaking standing walking and writingKnowledgeable of teaching techniques that meet the diverse needs of studentsExcellent oral and written communication skillsSkills in human relations leadership and conflict managementDemonstrated skills in the use of technology to enhance student learning ResponsibilitiesServe as a leader in the school and community to advocate and support student successTo teach guidance curriculum as outlined by ADE standardsAssist students in academic achievement introduction to careers and personal/social developmentProvide individual counseling group counseling and classroom guidance lessonsDevelop and maintain in collaboration with all district counseling personnel a written plan for effective delivery of the school counseling program based on the Arkansas Comprehensive School Counseling Standard Course of Study and current individual school data Communicate the goals of the comprehensive school counseling program to education stakeholders (i. e. administrators teachers students parents and community/business leaders)Use data to develop comprehensive programs that meet student needs Provide Leadership and collaborates with other educators in the schoolwide integration of the State Guidance Curriculum Standard Course of StudyImplement developmentally appropriate and prevention oriented group activities to meet student needs and school goalsIncorporate into their programs the life skills that students need to be successful in the twentyfirst century Assists all students individually or in groups with developing academic career and personal/social skills goals and plans Work with staff to promote an understanding of human development theories and developmental issues affecting student successTo serve as liaison with the schoolbased mental health agencies/teamsDevelop and utilize materials and instructional strategies to meet students needs and school goalsAnalyze data to determine program effectiveness and identify program needsPromote the districts and schools vision and missionKeep accurate record of all counseling and guidance activitiesInform administration of various students needsCollaborate with other district counselor and social worker regarding student needsProtect the confidentiality of student records and information in accordance with state laws and Board policiesRemain up to date an current with public school counseling training trends and best practicesTo pursue continuous professional growth Responsibilities: Other duties may be current and appropriate resources for education stakeholders School counselors shall spend at least ninety percent 90 of work time each month during the school year providing direct counseling related to students and shall devote no more than ten percent 10 of work time each month during the school year to administrative activities provided that the activities relate to the provision of guidance services.
K-6 Counselor
