Counselor

JobID: 9211

Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Guidance- Elementary

Date Posted:
2/28/2025

Location:
Becky-David Elementary

Closing Date:
03/14/2025

Certification Counseling K-12

Salary $51,360

Reports to Assigned Supervisor

About Us

The Francis Howell School District (FHSD) is dedicated to fostering a dynamic and supportive educational environment. We are seeking a committed School Counselor to enhance student learning and development through effective counseling services and collaboration.

Job Summary

The School Counselor provides support to students by offering academic, social-emotional, and career counseling. This role involves developing and implementing school counseling programs, collaborating with teachers and parents, and providing direct student services to promote student success.

Key Responsibilities

Academic Support: Assist students in developing academic plans, setting goals, and overcoming barriers to learning.

Social-Emotional Counseling: Provide individual and group counseling to support students' emotional well-being and behavioral development.

Career Guidance: Offer career exploration and post-secondary planning services to help students prepare for future success.

Collaboration: Work with instructional staff, school personnel, parents, and community resources to support student needs and achievement.

Crisis Intervention: Respond to crisis situations and provide appropriate interventions to ensure student safety and well-being.

Program Implementation: Develop and deliver comprehensive school counseling programs in alignment with district and state guidelines.

Student Advocacy: Advocate for student needs and create a supportive school climate that fosters student success.

Record Maintenance: Maintain accurate, up-to-date records on student interactions, interventions, and progress.

Behavioral Support: Implement strategies and interventions to support positive student behavior and conflict resolution.

Monitoring: Monitor student progress and conduct follow-ups to ensure continued success and support.

Resource Coordination: Connect students and families with community resources for additional support services.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Master’s degree in School Counseling or a related field.

Experience: Relevant job-related experience is required.

Skills: Ability to apply counseling techniques, operate educational software, and maintain accurate records.

Knowledge: Understanding of counseling principles, developmental psychology, behavioral interventions, and educational policies.

Abilities: Ability to schedule activities, manage diverse student needs, adapt to changing priorities, and solve problems independently.

Work Environment

Physical Demands: Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, with some climbing and balancing. Frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 20% sitting, 50% walking, and 30% standing. The job is performed in a generally hazard-free environment with minimal temperature variations.

Benefits

FHSD offers a comprehensive employer-paid benefits package, including:

Medical and dental plan options
Vision coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
District-paid basic life insurance ($75,000)
District-paid Short-Term Disability
Paid holidays

Family coverage, long-term disability, and additional life insurance options are available at the employee's expense.

Other Functions

Meetings: Participate in meetings (e.g., professional development) to gather and convey information necessary for job functions.

Documentation: Prepare written materials such as student reports and intervention records to document progress and meet mandated requirements.

Incident Reporting: Report incidents (e.g., bullying, suspected child abuse) to maintain student safety and adhere to school policies.

Emergency Response: Respond to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns and direct to appropriate personnel as needed.

Inquiry Response: Respond to inquiries from various sources (e.g., students, parents, administrators) to resolve issues and provide information.

Additional Duties: Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Application Materials

Please complete the application via the Francis Howell School District website. In addition, please attach the following items to your application:

Letter of Interest addressed to: Lisa Simpkins, Chief Human Resources Officer
Current Resume
Current letters of reference, one which is from a current supervisor (external applicants only)

We look forward to receiving your application and potentially welcoming you to the FHSD team!