What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary Guidance Counselor position at Lafayette School?
Elementary Guidance Counselor
DEFINITION
The Elementary School Guidance Counselor shall be that employee member of the school staff designated by the Superintendent of Schools to have the general responsibility for counseling grade K-8.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide direct academic, social, and personal supportive services to students individually, in classrooms, and in large groups.
- Assist students set academic and personal goals.
- Provide responsive services as needed to address academic, social and emotional concerns.
- Act as 504 Team Leader for eligible students on caseload.
- Monitor students who are academically at risk.
- Work collaboratively with staff members to implement curriculum and help build school culture across the school.
- Participate in summer professional development for an additional week (or equivalent time) prior to the start of the school year.
- Work with administration to uphold and support all school policies and procedures.
- Assist in special projects as assigned by the Principal and Director of Guidance.
- Attend team based meetings to collaborate with teachers to support students academically and socially.
- Collaborate with outside and partnering agencies.
- Attend IEP meetings.
- Monitor attendance for all students on assigned caseload.
- Communicate with parents regarding academic progress and attendance monitoring.
- Complete referrals for services.
- Filing 51(a) reports.
- Attend teacher conferences and other night events as assigned by the director/principal.
- Other responsibilities as assigned in helping to maintain a safe and orderly school environment.
- Serve as an advocate for students by utilizing skills that respect issues of cultural and ethnic diversity and equity for every student and family.
- Attend district professional development and meetings.
- Complete other duties as assigned by the Principal and Director of Guidance.
PREREQUISITE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
- Minimum: Master's degree in Guidance from an accredited institution
- Minimum: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education certification for the position of Guidance Counselor, K-8.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- EPS respects linguistic diversity and believes that candidates who speak another language bring value to the district culture and diversity.
SALARY:
- Based on the Everett Teachers’ Association salary scale.
- The stipend for this position is $3,800.
WORKING TIME:
Hours will be 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. plus 5 additional days at the discretion of the building principal.
Location: The Lafayette School
Number of openings: 1
The Everett Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only), disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.
