What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary School: Counselor position at Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation?
- Receives referrals and provide 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 in light of student needs.
- Discusses with parents problems arising from their children’s attitudes and behavior in school.
- Provides orientation for all students new to the school.
- Cooperates in planning orientation programs for incoming students.
- Plans informational meetings for parents to acquaint them with subjects and programs that are available for students.
- 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 students’ school performance.
- Makes referrals of students with special problems to psychological services or other agencies.
- Consults with the parents, principal, assistant principal, teachers, and student regarding the referral, prepare the necessary forms, and serve as the contact between the school and referral agency.
- Interprets the recommendations to parents, teachers, and student and use this information to facilitate the student’s school performance.
- Counsels with students regarding problems relating to attendance.
- Makes parental contact when students are truant from school.
- Assists the principal and/or his designee in following Evansville-Vanderburgh School Corporation policies pertaining to absences.
- Has a knowledge of the overall curriculum and how it relates to an individual’s possible career choice.
- Supervises the maintenance of cumulative records.
- Maintains a file of all psychological data available on students.
- Maintains a record of conferences held by counselors.
- Maintains confidentiality about students and families.
- Monitors student progress.
- Assists in organizing case conferences.
- Cooperates with social service agencies.
- Coordinates the scheduling of parent-teacher conferences.
- Assists in enrolling new students.
- Assists in withdrawing students from school.
- Exchanges information with school personnel regarding student needs.
- Coordinates student’s enrollment in homeroom.
- Assists each student in preparing a tentative four-year program.
- Works with students in becoming familiar with post high school education and training.
- Assists students in making realistic educational and vocational choices.
- Identifies students who do not meet the proficiency levels as required by the Evansville- Vanderburgh School Corporation.
- Coordinates college and armed forces representative visits.
- Processes college applications.
- Provides financial aid information.
- Assists in providing a college fair for area students.
- Performs other counseling duties assigned by the principal when deemed necessary.
- Maintains regular attendance.
JobID: 662
Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Counselor
Elementary School Teaching/Counselor
Date Posted:
3/18/2025
3/18/2025
Location:
Lincoln K8
Lincoln K8
Date Available:
2025-26
2025-26
Closing Date:
03/24/2025
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the world? Do you believe in the power of education to transform lives? If so, we invite you to become part of our school corporation!03/24/2025
Why Choose EVSC?
1. Impact Lives Daily: Every day, you'll have the opportunity to inspire, guide, and empower the next generation. Your work will ripple through time, shaping not just individual lives but entire communities.
2. Innovate and Grow: We're not just teaching – we're reinventing education for the 21st century. Bring your fresh ideas and watch them come to life in our progressive learning environments.
3. Stability Meets Flexibility: Enjoy the security of working in an essential field, coupled with a schedule that respects your work-life balance. Summers off, holidays, and predictable hours allow you to pursue your passions both in and out of the classroom.
4. Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy competitive salaries, excellent health coverage, robust retirement plans, and generous paid time off
5. Supportive Community: Join a team that feels like family. Our collaborative environment fosters lifelong friendships and professional networks.
6.Cutting-Edge Resources: Work with state-of-the-art technology and innovative teaching tools that make learning exciting for both educators and students.
Join us in our mission to educate, inspire, and empower. Together, we can build a brighter future – one student at a time. We are Better Together!
Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career that truly matters!
SALARY
Salary will be commensurate with the level of education and experience of the recommended candidate.
Range:
Career Path I: $46,000 - $65,500
Career Path II: $47,500 - $91,000
Salary will be commensurate with the level of education and experience of the recommended candidate.
Range:
Career Path I: $46,000 - $65,500
Career Path II: $47,500 - $91,000
BENEFITS
We continually strive to offer a high-quality, comprehensive benefits package to our employees.
We continually strive to offer a high-quality, comprehensive benefits package to our employees.
Insurance:
This position is eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance coverage on the employee, spouse, and eligible dependents. The employee's insurance will be effective on the first of month following the hire date. The EVSC also offers employees an opportunity for life insurance and long term disability coverage.
Click here for more information on: EVSC's Market Place Health Insurance Plan Options
Retirement:
As a contract teacher, this position will automatically be enrolled in the Teacher Retirement Fund (TRF) through the state of Indiana, which includes a defined benefit (Pension) as well as an Annuity Savings Account (ASA). In addition, this position is eligible to enroll in a 401(a) retirement investment plan, a 403(b) Match Program, and a tax-free post-retirement medical expense account (VEBA).
Additional Benefits:
Employees enrolled in an EVSC medical insurance plan are eligible to use our Health & Wellness Centers conveniently located within the community. These are no-cost health clinics that provide primary care treatment, generic prescription medications (at no cost), physicals, health screenings, and labs. Accumulated sick leave days and personal business days will be provided under this position as well. Additionally, EVSC employees have access to EVSC Wee Care, our employee-only early learning centers. Wee Care provides a quality early learning experience for children as young as six weeks through age five.
POSITION OVERVIEW
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to instruct students and facilitate their learning in accordance with corporation policies and state guidelines. Assists students in learning subject matter, skills, competencies, and ethics that will contribute to their growth as mature, responsible and productive members of the community.QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
The elementary school counselor will serve the principal in the following areas: counseling, orientation, testing, referrals, attendance, curriculum, record keeping, servcies and general.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Master of Arts degree in counseling, counselor endorsement
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Valid school counselor certificate.
ADDITIONAL POSTING INFORMATION SPECIFIC TO JOB
This position qualifies for the $2423 counselor responsibility stipend.
This position qualifies for the $2423 counselor responsibility stipend.
QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS OPPORTUNITY?
If you have any questions, please e-mail Carrie Hay at carrie.hay@evsck12.com or Linda Burk at linda.burk@evsck12.com. You will receive a response within 24-48 hours.
If you have any questions, please e-mail Carrie Hay at carrie.hay@evsck12.com or Linda Burk at linda.burk@evsck12.com. You will receive a response within 24-48 hours.
It is the policy of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, age, limited English proficiency, or disability in its programs or employment policies as required by the Indiana Civil Rights Law (I.C.22-9-1), Title IV, and Title VII (Civil Rights Act of 1964), the Equal Pay Act of 1973, Title IX (Educational Amendments), the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act and Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973). Questions concerning compliance with these laws should be directed to the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Business Affairs, Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation, 951 Walnut Street, Evansville, IN 47713, phone number 435-8508.
Salary : $46,000 - $65,500
