Elementary School (K-3) Counselor

JOB TITLE Elementary School Counselor

REPORTS TO Building Administrator

QUALIFICATIONS

• State of Iowa teaching certification (Professional School Counselor K-8)

• Mandatory Reporter: Child and Dependent Adult Abuse certification

• Must clear criminal record check and child and adult abuse check (unless on Initial License)

• Able to prioritize, organize, and accomplish assigned work

• Able to work independently and/or as a team 

• Able to recognize problems, determine causes, and take appropriate action

• Able to supervise and direct employees

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans a program of study that meets Iowa Core and School Counselor professional standards and the individual needs, abilities, and interests of students.

• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to elementary students.

• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals.

• Cooperates with other staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and delivery of 

• instruction

• Employs instructional methods and materials appropriate for meeting stated goals.

• Assesses the accomplishments of students utilizing multiple sources and provides progress reports as required.

• Works in partnership with families, establishing and maintaining regular communication.

• Diagnoses learning problems of students, seeking assistance of available specialists as necessary.

• Consults with colleagues, students, and/or parents regularly.

• Develops rules of classroom behavior and procedure 

• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for paraeducators and/or volunteers as necessary.

• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.

• Attends staff meetings and serves on committees as required.

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in location and times designated

• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, and facilities.

• Makes provision for reasonable requests from parents for education-related purposes  outside the instructional day.

• Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.

• Keeps adequate student records as required by district 

• Maintains proper inventory records.

• Attends in-service training and school meetings as appropriate.

• Performs other duties deemed necessary by the board.

• Operates in accordance with board policies.

• Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with others.

• Collaborates with staff and parents to develop and implement Individual Education Plans.

• Maintains IEP records as required.

• Completes district mandatory trainings as required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/MENTAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

• Able to work with interruptions

• Able to stand/walk throughout the day

• Able to lift/carry students for short distances/periods of time

• Able to stoop and bend

• Noise level may be quiet/loud

• Work may be out/indoors 

• Substance free environment

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Wage and work year to be established by Administration as outlined in the Master Contract

• Employment per Board Policies and Administrative Rules and regulations

• Evaluation as outlined in board policy

Evaluation:

• Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with board policy

• Evaluation is the responsibility of the building principal or designee.

Disclaimer:

• The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the personnel in this position.  These statements are not intended to limit or, in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.

The Carlisle Community School District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  It is the policy of the district to provide equal employment opportunity and to not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or disability in admission or access to or treatment in its hiring and employment practices.  Any person having inquires concerning the school district’s compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), §504, or Iowa Code §280.3 is directed to contact the Human Resource Director, serving in the role of Affirmative Action Coordinator, by writing to the Carlisle Community School District, 430 School Street, Carlisle, IA 50047; or by phone at 515/989-3589. 

Character, Service and Excellence in Everything We Do.