Elementary Counselor

Requirements : Master's degree in school counseling AND current IDOE Professional Educator License (PEL) with a School Counseling Endorsement

Reports to Principal

Evaluated by Principal or Designee

Primary Function

As vital members of the school's educational leadership team, professional school counselors provide comprehensive, developmental supports within the academic, personal / social, and career domains to ensure that today's students become the productive, well-adjusted adults of tomorrow. School counselors are uniquely trained professional educators with a mental health perspective who understand and respond to the challenges presented by today's diverse student population. School counselors provide proactive leadership to engage all stakeholders in the delivery of programs and services to help all students achieve success in school.

Expected Goals

• Help all students to design a comprehensive plan for their future by providing college and career readiness exposure and advisement for grades K through 12.
• Create programs and supports to assist students with removing social, emotional, and economic barriers that are impeding student achievement
• Teach students essential life skills through social-emotional learning (SEL) lessons and self-accountability advising protocols, so students will be able to utilize these skills and access opportunities in the workplace and college.

Major Job Responsibilities

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Salary and Benefits

Payment Type : Salary, per MCEA Agreement

Benefits : Comprehensive medical, annuity contribution, ITRF, life insurance

The Michigan City Area Schools does not discriminate on the basis of the Protected Classes of race, color, national origin, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, or genetic information, which are classes protected by Federal and / or State law (collectively, "Protected Classes"). This includes the Corporation's employment opportunities, programs, and / or activities, or, if initially occurring off Corporation grounds or outside the Corporation's employment opportunities, programs and activities, affecting the Corporation's environment. For further information, clarification, or complaint, please contact the MCAS School Administration, 408 S. Carroll Avenue, Michigan City, Indiana 46360 at (219) 873-2000 for Title IX (gender equity related issues); or Special Education Director , 408 S. Carroll Avenue, Michigan City, Indiana 46360 at (219) 873-2000 for Section 504 (non-discrimination / disability issues and Americans with Disabilities). Any other information concerning the above policies may be obtained by contacting the Superintendent, Dr. Wendel McCollum, 408 S. Carroll Ave., Michigan City, Indiana 46360 at (219) 873-2000.