Counselor

JOB SUMMARY

This position is full-time, temporary for the 25 / 26 school year

JOB SUMMARY

The Counselor will provide guidance to students in the development and implementation of appropriate educational plans. Assists students in dealing with special problems and needs as well as the development of personal / social behaviors. This person will also provide students with skills to formulate tentative career goals.

WORKPLACE EXPECTATIONS

• Work effectively with and respond to people from diverse cultures or backgrounds.
• Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean, and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
• Have regular and punctual attendance.
• Confer regularly with their immediate supervisor.
• Follow all district policies, work procedures, and reasonable requests by the proper authority.
• Maintain the integrity of confidential information relating to students, staff, or district patrons

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned.

The competent counselor will provide counseling services.

Provide individual / special services.

Provide appropriate scheduling information (Secondary Counselor).

Provide career guidance (Secondary Counselor).

Perform other related duties as assigned by the principal and / or superintendent.

Maintain an ongoing personal program of professional growth and development.

Cultivate and model a respectful working and learning environment.

This organization believes that every individual makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited to assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to define primary duties, qualifications, and job scope but should not limit the incumbent nor the organization to the work identified. It is our expectation that every employee will offer his / her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the District's goals.

SALARY

As negotiated in the SHEA agreement.

EVALUATION

In accordance with district policy.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; sit; use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms using a keyboard and video display terminal. The employee is frequently required to stand and stoop.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment is in an elementary school that combines standard office settings including standard office equipment (fax, copier, phone, computer, etc.) with the standard school setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate and occasionally high. May be exposed to bloodborne pathogens.

OTHER

Note : This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

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