Elementary Guidance Counselor

Job Goal :

To assist elementary students in their adjustment to the school environment and program. The Elementary Guidance Counselor provides counseling services that foster the academic, social, and emotional development of students. Additionally, the elementary counselor may administer tests, interpret scores, and maintain other records pertinent to better understanding student achievement and potential.

Qualifications (minimum education, licensure, skills, and / or experience) :

• Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate.
• Louisiana Certification as a School Counselor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Counselors shall be expected to perform the following duties, along with the completion of corresponding documents, forms, and reports.

Self-Evaluation

Professional Growth Plan

Supervision

Instructional Components

School Support Activities

Physical Demands :

The physical demands for an elementary school counselor are generally moderate, with the emphasis on emotional intelligence, communication skills and the ability to create a supportive and inclusive environment for students. The school counselor should be prepared to respond calmly and swiftly in the event of a crisis, which may involve moving throughout the school and coordinating with relevant personnel.

Terms of Employment : 9 month

Evaluation : Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel (Bulletin 130).