What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary Guidance Counselor/Social Worker position at Eastern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp?
Community School Corporation of Eastern Hancock County
Elementary School Guidance Counselor/Social Worker
Responsibilities/Requirements
The School Counselor works with students and staff in an elementary setting to meet the social/emotional needs of students so that they can be successful.
- Provides classroom lessons as a Tier 1 support for all students.
- Provides small group or one-on-one for Tier 2 students.
- Assists staff in behavior modification and behavior plans.
- Shows all students love, kindness and compassion.
- Communicates well with all stakeholders.
- Receives referrals and provides individual counseling to students in areas of personal, social, educational, and career development.
- Works with groups of students who are experiencing similar difficulties or who could gain better understanding through working with others.
- Assists parents in gathering, interpreting, and assimilating information considering student needs.
- Provides an orientation program for all students new to the school, including giving tours to students and families.
- Administers group tests and/or prepare those persons who will administer the tests.
- Interprets individual and group testing data when relevant and use the feedback to facilitate the student’s school performance.
- Makes referrals of students with special problems to psychological services or other agencies
- Consults with the parents, principal, teachers, and student regarding the referral, prepare the necessary forms, and serve as the contact between the school and referral agency.
- Monitors student progress.
- Assists the leadership team in being the PAR in case conferences.
- Cooperates with social service agencies.
- Maintains confidentiality about students, staff and families.
- Promotes positive school culture.
- The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the corporation.
- Performs other counseling duties assigned by the principal when deemed necessary.
Qualifications
- Current license in K-12 school counseling or social work preferred
- Experience in elementary teaching and/or counseling is preferred
Community School Corporation of Eastern Hancock County is an equal opportunity employer.
How to Apply
Please include completed teaching application, resume, letter of interest, teaching license, and 2 letters of reference to Mr. Marcus Redick, EHES Principal.
mredick@easternhancock.org
