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Salt Lake, UT - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

WorkLocation:East High School

Work Calendar:195 Day

FTE:1.0

FLSA Status:Exempt

Salary: Certified Schedule #19

Benefits:Eligible

Priority Screen Date:Close of business on06/11/2025

Anticipated Start Date:08/04/2025

JOB SUMMARY:

The job of Counselor includes providing support to students in the instructional process with specific responsibility for providing course curriculum information and recommendations to students and parents; and assisting in the development of goals and plans for achievement. School counselors are responsible to implement a comprehensive school counseling program based on district goals and objectives. They will assist in the development implementation and maintenance of a schools counseling and guidance program to meet the individual and diverse needs of all students through individual planning guidance curriculum and responsive services.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Valid State of Utah Professional School Counselor License avalid Associate School Counselor License a valid out of state School Counseling license that will transfer to Utah or will complete a School Counseling program prior to the contract start date that will lead to a Professional Utah School Counselor license.
  2. Professional communication skills including but not limited to: excellent written and verbal communications skills; confident articulate and professional speaking abilities; and emphatic listening and persuasive speaking skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Spanish Speaker: speaks reads writes and understands spoken Spanish
  2. Have an ESL endorsement or will obtain one within 4 years of hire

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Coordinates and collaborates with teachers and other personnel resource specialists and/or community (e.g. Courts child protective services etc.) for the purpose of providing/receiving requested information and/or making recommendations.
  2. Counsels students parents and guardians to enhance student success in school.
  3. Develops a variety of programs for providing information to assist students indifficult situations and successful school transitions.
  4. Monitors students progress for the purpose of identifying issues and taking appropriate action for increasingstudent success.
  5. Participates in meetings workshops and seminars as assigned for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
  6. Prepares a wide variety of materials (e.g. quantity reports student activities correspondence audits etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities providing written reference and/or conveying information.
  7. Presents information (e.g. budget overviews accounting processes distribution formulas etc.) for the purposeof communicating information gaining feedback and ensuring adherence to established internal controls.
  8. Schedules student classes for the purpose of securing appropriate placement and meeting school district and/or State requirements.
  9. Supervises assigned programs (e.g. peer counseling special education ESL etc.) to monitor performance provide for professional growth and achieve overall curriculum implementation.
  10. Performs essential duties and responsibilities efficiently accurately and safely with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a threat of harm to self or others.
  11. Attendance: Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance at such level as is determined in the employers sole discretion.
  12. Is responsible for compliance with federal and state laws State Board of Education administrative rules state assessment polices Salt Lake City School District board policies and supervisory directives.
  13. Is responsible for compliance with all requirements of State Board of Education Rule R277-330 Utah Effective Educator Standards at all levels to teacher development
  14. Is responsible for compliance with all requirements of State Board of Education Rule R277-301 Educator Licensing.
  15. Maintain professional workplace etiquette and represents the department/district in a professional manner; communicate effectively and efficiently with diverse groups of people while maintaining confidentiality and positive working relationships with co-workers students parents and other district employees.
  16. Demonstrates adaptability and understanding of cultural differences in working in a diverse environment while coping with stressful situations related to students and maintaining confidentiality.
  17. Performs other related duties as assigned or required.

WORK ENVIORNMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  1. Risks found in the typical work environment which is adequately lighted heated and ventilated e.g. safe use of office equipment avoiding trips and falls observing fire regulations.
  2. Typically the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work: however there may be some walking standing bending carrying light items etc.

The Salt Lake City School District is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment and its services programs and activities.

To request reasonable accommodation contact usatHuman Resource Services - Salt Lake City School District ()or call .

Non-Discrimination Statement

No district employee or student shall be subjected to discrimination in employment or any district program or activity on the basis of age color disability gender gender identity genetic information national origin pregnancy race religion sex sexual orientation or veteran status. The district is committed to providing equal access and equal opportunity in its programs services and employment including its policies complaint processes program accessibility district facility use accommodations and other Equal Employment Opportunity matters. The district also provides equal access to district facilities for all youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code including scouting groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and complaints regarding unlawful discrimination harassment and retaliation: Tina Hatch Compliance and Investigations/Title IX Coordinator 440 East 100 South Salt Lake City Utah 84111 . You may also contact the Office for Civil Rights Denver CO .

Employment Type

Full-Time

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