School Counselor (Elementary) - Pritchett #30752

Position Type

Student Support Services/School Counselor

Date Posted

3/26/2025

Location:

Maurice Pritchett Academy

Closing Date

04/06/2025

District

Christina School DistrictPosition: School Counselor (Elementary)

Location: Maurice Pritchett Academy

Qualifications

• Must hold or be eligible for State of Delaware Certification- Secondary School Counselor
• Must be able to stand and work continuously for a minimum of 4 hours per workday
• Minimum lifting requirements- 50 pounds (with assistance).
• Must be able to use arms and hands without restrictions to accommodate the physical, mobility, and ambulatory needs of students.
  
  

Salary: Teacher salary schedule based on experience and degree. Salary Schedule can be found on the districts website: https://www.christinak12.org/cms/lib/DE50000539/Centricity/Domain/130/FY2025 Teacher Non-Grandfathered - Wilmington.pdf

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Internal - Qualified applicants must complete an online teaching application and attach license/certification. External - Qualified applicants must complete an online teaching application and attach a letter of interest, resume, recent evaluations and/or student teaching evaluations, transcripts, license/certification. Previous submissions will not automatically flow to this posting. In order to be considered for this position, you must apply specifically for the Job ID listed for this position

Responsibilities

• Collects, utilizes, and disseminates current educational and occupational information.
• Assists students to identify and to determine the significance of their pattern of abilities, achievements, interests, and potentials.
• Organizes relevant student records and handles them with discretion and according to professional standards, ethic and the confidentiality laws.
• Stay abreast of the laws, policies, and procedures that govern the schools. The counselor also participates in professional associations and upgrades professional knowledge and skills when needed.
• Conducts individual and small group counseling session with students.
• Conducts group guidance classes when necessary with an organized and pertinent program.
• Act as student advocate in order to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
• Participates in follow-up procedures concerning all aspects of the special services
• Collaborate with other staff members to perform clinical assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Serve as case manager for students as needed.
• Conducts conferences and consults with the students, parents, and professional associates.
• Document counseling notes, prepare reports and maintain confidentiality of records relating to students' treatment.
• The school counselor along with the Mental Health team establishes the school counseling program and develops activities and resources to implement and evaluate the program.
• Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students concerning their academic and behavioral progress.
• Acts in ways, which are likely to promote student's feelings of self-worth.
• Encourages students to behave in accordance with classroom and school rules.
• Keeps accurate records and makes reports as required.
• Develop and implement a Guidance Counselor Plan annually
• Perform other duties as requested by administration to meet the needs of the students.
  
  

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position

CHRISTINA SCHOOL DISTRICT

Human Resources Office

1899 S College Avenue

Newark, DE 19702

PH: 302/552-2600

Visit our website: www.christinak12.org

Employment is conditional upon receipt of an acceptable criminal background report and a child abuse registry check showing you are not on the registry at any level

The Christina School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, or any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. Inquiries regarding compliance with the above may be directed to the Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator, Christina School District, 1899 S College Avenue Newark, DE 19702?; Telephone: (302) 552-2600.