What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary School Counselor position at Lower Pottsgrove Elementary?
The elementary school guidance counselor provides a comprehensive guidance program for students in grades 3 through 5, consults with teachers, staff, and parents to enhance students’ education and has a strong understanding of special education students.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- PA Certification in elementary school counseling required.
- Master’s degree preferred.
- Proficient in technology and educational applications and programs in school guidance.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Submission of pre-employment medical examination (Section 148 of the Pennsylvania School Code).
- Submission of a report of criminal history record from the Pennsylvania State Police (Section 111 of the Pennsylvania School Code).
- FBI Criminal History Record.
- Submission of a child abuse history clearance report from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services in accordance with Act 151 of 1994.
- Training in suicide risk and threat assessment protocol training preferred
- ESAP trained preferred
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Counsel groups or individual students through the development of educational and career plans.
- Oversee student scheduling, report cards, transcripts etc.
- Collaborate with teachers, staff, and parents regarding meeting the developmental needs of students, and seek community resources when necessary.
- Participate in IEP meetings, as requested.
- Maintain records, transcripts and files for students on caseload.
- Conduct counseling activities in the classroom in conjunction with administration and teachers.
- Consult with teachers to facilitate the infusion of counseling learning activities into the regular education curricula.
- Participate in the Elementary Student Assistance Program (ESAP).
- Respond to crisis situations when appropriate.
- Attend evening parent meetings and other parent information meetings including the Chapter 339 Advisory Council.
- Case manage student 504's building wide.
- Facilitate student participation in standardized testing.
- Maintain close working relationships with the community, state agencies, and area businesses.
- Complete threat and suicide risk assessments given training protocol followed by the District. Stay current in these practices.
- Any other duties related to counseling, as assigned.
REPORTS TO AND IS EVALUATED BY: Elementary Principal
SUPERVISES AND EVALUATES: Assigned Students
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Ability to reach above and below the waist.
- Ability to use fingers to pick, feel and grasp objects.
- Ability to lift and/or carry supplies and/or papers weighing no more than 20 lbs.
- Ability to sit, walk, stand or move throughout the work environment, often with extended periods of the workday.
SENSORY ABILITIES:
- Visual acuity
- Auditory acuity
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Typical office environment
- Subject to inside environmental conditions
TEMPERAMENT:
- Must possess excellent interpersonal skills
- Must be able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions
- Able to make judgments and work under high level of stress
COGNITIVE ABILITY:
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to organize tasks
- Ability to handle multiple tasks
- Ability to exercise good judgment
SPECIFIC SKILLS:
- Must possess leadership skills
- Must possess computer skills
- Ability to operate various office equipment
- Must maintain required Professional Development as per the Pennsylvania Department of Education
Location: Lower Pottsgrove Elementary School
Compensation: Commensurate with PGEA Collective Bargaining Unit salary schedule.
Benefits: Eligible for healthcare benefits and the state retirement system (PSERS).
Assignment: contract
Must have current Act 34, 151 & 114 Clearances
Pottsgrove School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
