Elementary School Counselor Grant Ragan

Waukee Community School District

Job Location:

Waukee, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 12 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Terms of Employment: 194 or 196 days depending on experience within WCSD

Position Criteria:

K-5 Elementary Counseling or Masters Degree in School Counseling required
Professional School Counselor K-8 endorsement or willing to obtain by August 2026 required
Experience working with elementary (K-5)learner

Performance Responsibilities

Implement the elementary counseling curriculum
Guide individual and groups of students through the development of education personal social and career needs
Counsel individuals and groups of student who demonstrate specific needs
Work to increase student attendance and prevent students from dropping out of school.
Help students evaluate career interests and choices
Remain readily available to students so as to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth self-understanding and maturity
Work with students on an individual basis in the solution of personal problems related to such problems as home and family relations health and emotional adjustments
Guide students in their participation in school and community activities
Confer with parents when necessary
Provide in-service training in guidance for teachers and district staff
Determine and implement behavior supports and intervention in compliance with district policy and building expectaitons.
Consult with administrators teachers parents and staff regarding childrens needs
Connect children with specific needs and their parents to special programs mental health services specialists and outside agencies whennecessary
Work with teachers and other staff members to familiarize them with the general range of services offered by the elementary guidance program
Interpret the guidance program to the community
Plan and evaluate the guidance program
Pursue continuous professional growth
Develop and monitor accommodations and interventions; assist with the Problem Solving Process; collaborate with teachers and administrator to determine necessary changes
Delivery of professional devlopment in a variety of ways to enhance staff knowledge in the areas of working with at-risk students implementing positive behavior supports and interventions in the classroom responding to student needs etc.
Create and maintain healthy relationships with students
Demonstrate flexibility high levels of motivation and enthusiasm when working with alllearners
Demonstrate an understanding of the elements of a Professional Learning Community (PLC) and by able to apply that understanding to a team situation

Benefits:

IPERS retirement account
403B Tax Sheltered Annuity (TSA) -$50 per month contribution for certified staff
Health and Dental Insurance paid for the employee (spouse/family coverage available at an additional cost)
Generous leave package including personal leave sick leave family sick leave and bereavement leave
Work shoe reimbursement up to $175 (dependent on work shoe required and position)
Employee use of District Facilities if a part of the Wellness program
Wee Care - Childcare for 6mos - 5y for staffs children
Mileage is reimbursed for approved work-related travel in your personal vehicle completed during scheduled work hours

Terms of Employment: 194 or 196 days depending on experience within WCSDPosition Criteria:K-5 Elementary Counseling or Masters Degree in School Counseling requiredProfessional School Counselor K-8 endorsement or willing to obtain by August 2026 requiredExperience working with elementary (K-5)learner...

Terms of Employment: 194 or 196 days depending on experience within WCSD

Position Criteria:

K-5 Elementary Counseling or Masters Degree in School Counseling required
Professional School Counselor K-8 endorsement or willing to obtain by August 2026 required
Experience working with elementary (K-5)learner

Performance Responsibilities

Implement the elementary counseling curriculum
Guide individual and groups of students through the development of education personal social and career needs
Counsel individuals and groups of student who demonstrate specific needs
Work to increase student attendance and prevent students from dropping out of school.
Help students evaluate career interests and choices
Remain readily available to students so as to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth self-understanding and maturity
Work with students on an individual basis in the solution of personal problems related to such problems as home and family relations health and emotional adjustments
Guide students in their participation in school and community activities
Confer with parents when necessary
Provide in-service training in guidance for teachers and district staff
Determine and implement behavior supports and intervention in compliance with district policy and building expectaitons.
Consult with administrators teachers parents and staff regarding childrens needs
Connect children with specific needs and their parents to special programs mental health services specialists and outside agencies whennecessary
Work with teachers and other staff members to familiarize them with the general range of services offered by the elementary guidance program
Interpret the guidance program to the community
Plan and evaluate the guidance program
Pursue continuous professional growth
Develop and monitor accommodations and interventions; assist with the Problem Solving Process; collaborate with teachers and administrator to determine necessary changes
Delivery of professional devlopment in a variety of ways to enhance staff knowledge in the areas of working with at-risk students implementing positive behavior supports and interventions in the classroom responding to student needs etc.
Create and maintain healthy relationships with students
Demonstrate flexibility high levels of motivation and enthusiasm when working with alllearners
Demonstrate an understanding of the elements of a Professional Learning Community (PLC) and by able to apply that understanding to a team situation

Benefits:

IPERS retirement account
403B Tax Sheltered Annuity (TSA) -$50 per month contribution for certified staff
Health and Dental Insurance paid for the employee (spouse/family coverage available at an additional cost)
Generous leave package including personal leave sick leave family sick leave and bereavement leave
Work shoe reimbursement up to $175 (dependent on work shoe required and position)
Employee use of District Facilities if a part of the Wellness program
Wee Care - Childcare for 6mos - 5y for staffs children
Mileage is reimbursed for approved work-related travel in your personal vehicle completed during scheduled work hours