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TITLE: Elementary School Counselor (Grades 3-6)
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
JOB GOAL:
To provide a comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling program for students; to
consult with parents/guardians teachers and other school staff members to enhance their
effectiveness in guiding and supporting students in progressing through the grade levels in
planning their careers; to provide support for other education programs in the individual schools
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
N/A
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Masters degree in guidance and counseling from an accredited college or university; Experience preferred but not required. Possession of (or eligible for) a valid regular Mississippi educator license in guidance and counseling.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Ability to read and analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals technical procedures or governmental regulations; Ability to write reports business correspondence and procedure manuals; Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators staff and the general public.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts interest commissions proportions percentages area circumference and volume; Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions; Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit talk or listen. The employee is occasionally required to stand walk reach bend and sometime lift up to 25 pounds. Mobility skills are necessary to access a variety of work locations.
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in specific field; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students staff and the community; Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form; Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
The employee will work in an environment adhering to school board policy. This position may require work hours that vary as a result of evening activities or emergencies. In addition job requirements may require work on weekends holidays and attendance at meetings.
PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
Employee acknowledges that he/she is required to maintain a high standard of professional conduct in compliance with the Mississippi Code of Ethics. Breach of said professional conduct includes but is not limited to: neglect of duty dishonesty and engagement in acts that are contrary to VWSD policy unlawful activities or any other conduct which is seriously prejudicial to the school district.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
195 Days
Full-Time