Flagview Intermediate School (5/6) -Guidance Counselor (2025-2026 SY)

Department: Licensed Personnel Services

Classification: Licensed

Terms of Employment: 9/12 Months

FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT

This is a salaried position assigned to the Elko County School District (ECSD) Teacher Salary Schedule.

POSITION SUMMARY: The school counselor will implement the comprehensive guidance and counseling program according to the State of Nevadas School Counseling Program Student Standards which are aligned with the national standards set forth by the American School Counselors Association (ASCA). The employee utilizing leadership advocacy and collaboration will participate in a school counseling program that promotes and enhances academic achievement personal/social growth and career development for all elementary students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This list of Essential Duties and Responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.

1. Administer an appropriate guidance & counseling program that aligns with the Nevada State School Counseling Program Student Standards.
2. Deliver a system of individual student planning responsive services and system support within the guidance curriculum.
3. Complete assigned counseling duties from the ECSD Annual Guaranteed Level of Service.
4. Conduct goal-oriented counseling responsive to identified student needs relative to student achievement and school success.
5. Collaborate with school personnel to assist students with developing skills that support academic achievement high school graduation and lifelong learning.
6. Maintain confidentiality and accurate student records.
7. Participate as a member of the school-based crisis team.
8. Work professionally with administration staff parents and community.
9. Comply with school and district policies and regulations as well as state and federal laws.
10. Abide by the American School Counselor Associations (ASCA) Code of Ethics.
11. Participate in other job-related duties and activities related to the position as assigned.

POSITION EXPECTATIONS:

1. Demonstrate knowledge skill and ability to provide instruction in elementary classrooms and in large groups guiding the learning process toward achievement of curriculum goals.
2. Assist all students including culturally diverse and special populations in meeting individual needs to support academic achievement and student development.
3. Assist students with investigating college university and career and technical schools scholarship options and financial aid information in an effort to develop post secondary options.
4. Assist students with acquiring skills that maximizes their personal and social development.
5. Facilitate parent and student conferences with teachers.
6. Support the school improvement process and assist in the implementation of school improvement goals.
7. Participate in the annual evaluation and revision of the school counseling program by collecting and analyzing data.
8. Work closely with school staff and administration to maintain an effective school counseling program.
9. Attend required job-related meetings activities and on-going professional development.
10. Maintain professional competence.
11. Use effective oral and written communication skills.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Training: Masters Degree from an accredited college or university.

Licenses and Certifications: Must possess or be able to acquire a Nevada counselors license issued by the Nevada Department of Education.

When applying for a certificated licensed position candidates must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the appropriate position vacancy announcement.

An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer

The Elko County School District is an equal opportunity employer and will not knowingly

discriminate in any area of employment. Those include discriminatory recruiting and hiring

practices against any United States citizen or legal alien on the basis of race color creed

religion sex age marital status national or ethnic origin or disability and shall extend to

working conditions training promotion and terms and conditions of employment.

Individuals with a disability who require reasonable accommodation(s) during any step of the screening process or who have questions about qualifications should notify a representative in the Human Resources Department. Notification may be made in person in writing or by calling: .