Municipal Elementary Counselor (28767)
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Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Title:Elementary Counselor
Calendar/Contract:182 Days (Standard Educator Contract) 5 Additional Days (the incumbent shall consult with the school principal to schedule those 5 days)
Salary Schedule:Educator Salary Schedule(figures do not include pay for 5 additional days)
Hours:8.0 hours/day 40.0 hours/week
Application Note:
This position will remain open until filled after a minimum of five (5) working days. Applications will be reviewed prior to scheduling interviews. All applicants shall apply at.
Please carefully review the following points:
- Out-of-district applicants and in-district applicants not currently working in a school counseling position must have completed and been approved through the district screening process prior to applying.
- Requirements forinternalcounselor applicants:Acurrentresumeandtwocurrent letters of recommendationmust be uploaded to theAttachmentssection of the application.
- Requirements for out-of-district counselor applicants and in-district applicants not currently working in a school counseling position:Acurrentresumemust be uploaded to theAttachmentssection of the twocurrentletters of recommendationmust be submitted with the application in theReferencessection.
Job Overview
Under the direction of the school principal an elementary school counselor is responsible for the development implementation and evaluation processes necessary to sustain high-quality K-12 College and Career Readiness School Counseling Programs that benefit students families educators and communities. Professional school counselors serve a crucial role in increasing student success. Through leadership advocacy and collaboration school counselors promote improved student learning and outcomes in academic career life social and emotional development for all students. School counselors utilize student-centered data-driven results to coordinate comprehensive programs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilties
- Plan and implement effective prevention and classroom instructional strategies including ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors for Student Success: K-12 College- Career- and Life-Readiness Standards for Every Student and essential Tier 1 skills
- Provide individual counseling/guidance through direct services including small group
- Implement effective prevention strategies
- Build staff understanding of school counseling role
- Advocate for all students regardless of disability economic status or background
- Consult with teachers staff and parents to address diverse needs of students
- Work collaboratively with school and community stakeholders to support student success and enhance student outcomes
- Facilitate and implement interventions for students with critical needs including short-term counseling in small-group and individual settings.
- Identify gaps in opportunity achievement attendance behavior and resources
- Provide responsive services to students (and families) in crisis
- Have knowledge and understanding of implementation of theUtah College and Career Readiness Program Model and Implementation
- Knowledge of school district and community resources and programs
- Effectively and equitably disseminate information to students parents and school staff
- Demonstrate professional ethics as outlined by the Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission.
- Conform to district policies including attendance absences and evaluations.
- Attendance is an Essential Function of this Position:Physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position. The role requires in-person collaboration direct interaction with team members other staff students and/or guardians and access to on-site equipment and resources.
Other Duties and Responsibilties
- Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
Physical Requirements
- Remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
- Move about inside and outside the school to access files students and machinery.
- Constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery such as a calculator copy machine computer computer printer.
- Occasionally ascend/descend a ladder/stairs to access high objects or different levels of the building.
- Constantly positions self to maintain files students or objects.
- Have the ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
- Have the ability to observe details at close and far range.
- Frequently move items weighing up to 20 pounds across thelibrary for various needs.
Qualifications
- Masters Degree in School Counseling
- Utah State Board of Education School Counseling Professional license
- College and Career Readiness (CCR) Certificate required
- Experience in a school setting preferred
WEBER SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER
