Elementary School Counselor Split BESSCE

POSITION TITLE:Elementary School Counselor

COMPENSATION:Salary based on Board Approved Certified Compensation Plan
CLASSIFICATION:Full Time Exempt

WORK CALENDAR:Board Approved Work Calendar Exempt 187 Days

REPORTS TO:Principal

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Elementary Counselor will be responsible for planning organizing and delivering a
comprehensive school counseling program to support students academic career and
personal/social development. The counselor will collaborate with students parents staff and the community to ensure student success and well-being.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides direct Student services individual/group counseling services and crisis intervention to assigned students
• Furnishes required reports to CPS legal system and other involved agencies as
  Necessary
• Classroom presentations
• Attends regularly scheduled staff meetings
• Provides consultation for school staff regarding mental health issues of clients (as
  appropriate)
• Conducts group counseling as necessary
• Other duties as assigned
• Implement responsive services to support students parents and staff including crisis intervention consultation and referrals.
• Serve as a member of the District Crisis Response Team Threat Assessment Team
  and other safety-related teams as needed.
• Participate in IEP and 504 meetings and assist in implementing necessary
  accommodations and supports.
• Coordinate student transitions between elementary to middle school and middle
  school to high school to ensure a seamless academic progression.
• Use student performance data and assessment results to guide the development
  and implementation of the counseling program.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with FERPA and ASCA Ethical
  Standards.
• Educate and engage students and families regarding safety mental health and
  wellness initiatives.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to stay current on best
  practices in school counseling.
  
• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Knowledge of academic planning career counseling and personal/social
  development strategies.
• Understanding of crisis intervention techniques and referral processes.
  Ability to collaborate effectively with students staff families and community partners.
• Strong knowledge of FERPA ASCA and professional ethical standards for school
  counselors.
• Skilled in data analysis to make informed decisions about counseling services.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Arizona Counseling Licensure as determined by the Arizona Department of Education

CLEARANCES:(A prospective employee must have the following clearances before servicing students.)

• Valid Arizona Department of Public Safety IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Valid Arizona Drivers License (if required)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Travel between school sites may be required.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions.
• Must be able to work collaboratively in a team-based environment.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Maricopa Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion national origin sex disability age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs services activities or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Maricopa Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. The following employees have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:

Title IX Coordinator
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources:
Address: 44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Hwy Maricopa AZ 85138
Telephone Number:

Section 504/ADA Coordinator
Director of Exceptional Student Services
Address: 44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Hwy Maricopa AZ 85138
Telephone Number:

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