Elementary School Counselor 25-26 SY

CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 80

JOB DESCRIPTION

CLASSIFICATION: CERTIFIED 

JOB TITLE: ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COUNSELOR

REPORTS TO: ADMINISTRATOR

CALENDAR: TEACHER CALENDAR

RANGE: TEACHER SALARY SCHEDULE

Job Goal

To promote student success, provide preventative services and respond to identified student needs by implementing a comprehensive school-based counseling program that addresses the academic success and positive personal/social development of students.

Provide comprehensive, data-driven, developmental supports within the academic, personal/social, and career domains that deliver services equitably to all students. Counselors provide direct student services through the use of evidence-based curriculums, individual student planning, and responsive services. They also provide indirect student services on behalf of the student such as referrals for additional assistance, consultation, and collaboration with parents/guardians, teachers, and other professionals and community organizations.

• Notice of Nondiscrimination
• Notificación de Non Discriminación

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Education or Related Field
• AZ Counselor Certificate
• AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Demonstrated Leadership Skills

Core Job Function

• Maintain and create a safe, equitable, and inclusive space for all students.

• Identify the appropriate process for implementing individual and group counseling services and facilitate sessions to meet the developmental needs of students.

• Provide and support prevention programs, including but not limited to student wellness lessons, conflict resolution, anti-bullying strategies, peer mediation, and character

• Support and facilitate a positive school climate and culture for students, staff, parents/guardians, and other school community members.

• Utilize site data to make informed decisions regarding a comprehensive school counseling program and to determine appropriate supports for the school community.

• Demonstrate and apply knowledge of school counseling protocols by applying appropriate practice and following policy regarding the safety of students.

• Follow district processes regarding mandatory reporting, thoughts of suicide, and self-harm.

• Design and deliver classroom lessons to facilitate the integration of school counseling as a vital component of educating the whole child.

• Assist students to develop the skills needed to achieve academic success, college and career readiness, and social/emotional development.

• Assist administrator with investigating conduct referrals, incident reports and disruptive behavior by supporting the student’s emotional needs during these identified incidents.

• Consult and collaborate effectively with school staff and parents/guardians regarding student concerns and needs.

• Serve as a liaison between the school and home for children with special circumstances and/or needs for continuity of care.

• Maintain the confidentiality of student records and student information.

• Implement an effective follow-up process as needed and maintain on-going communication with appropriate collaborators to support the well-being of students.

• Collaborate with staff in assessing and monitoring student progress toward meeting academic and social-emotional goals.

• Develop and coordinate 504 plans for identified students.

• Participate and apply training from professional development and continuing education opportunities to remain updated on best practice

• Use available technology resources to enhance the school counseling program.

• Attend extracurricular school events to build relationships with students, caregivers, and the community at large.

• Adhere to state laws, district policies and procedures and school counseling ethical standards.

• Coordinate and/or participate in school-wide initiatives, activities and programming related to the development of student well-being.

• Perform all other duties or serve on district and/or site-based committees as assigned by administrator.

Core Values/Professional Qualities

Excellence: We endeavor to excel in every aspect of this organization and approach every challenge with a determination to succeed.

Equity: We are committed to making educational opportunities available and accessible to all stakeholders by fostering a climate of fairness and impartiality.

Collaboration: We have established an environment where teamwork and collaboration are integral to attaining exceptional results.

Integrity: We act with honesty and integrity by adhering to the highest ethical standards as we strive to achieve success.

Efficiency: We continually demonstrate our ability to produce the very best by carefully and effectively using all available resources.