School Counselor or Child Development Specialist - McGovern Elementary School

4-Day School Week; With occasional Friday Work Days

PERS Pick-Up Paid by District

PFMLI Paid by District

Est Start Date:  TBD with Hired Applicant

Join the McGovern Team!

McGovern Elementary School is seeking a talented individual to fulfill the role of Child Development Specialist or School Counselor. If you are passionate about inspiring young students to reach their full potential, we have the job for you! At McGovern Elementary, we proudly serve approximately 230 students in grades 3 through 5. Our dedicated team of educators is committed to igniting a love for learning, fostering a deep sense of belonging, and empowering every student to succeed. 

As a Child Development Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in the social, emotional, and academic growth of our students. Join our team where your work will have a lasting impact on young learners and where every day brings opportunities to make a difference. 

Successful candidates will address the following in their cover letter:

• Connection with students, families, and school community.
• Exhibit strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Believe that all students will learn and improve.
• Use data to inform decision making.

General Responsibilities:

• Contributes to student academic, social, emotional, behavioral, and ethical growth of all students;
• Develops, selects, and modifies social-emotional guidance lessons to meet the needs of the students;
• Assists students with conflict resolution;
• Communicates and interacts with staff, parents, and the community as appropriate to the needs of the students;
• Provide student, parent, and teacher support in the transition students;
• Documents counseling sessions using a Google template (easily accessible by those the document is shared with) per the request of the campus principal for internal use by administration and teachers;
• Builds positive relationships with students, families, and teachers to help each student have a successful school year;
• Facilitates and/or attends SST, 504, and parent/teacher conferences as requested by the campus administrator;
• Keeps the campus administrator apprised of any pertinent information regarding the students;
• Provide in-person support for all students as they transition into the new school year;
• Attends counselor professional development trainings and/or meetings as directed by the campus administrator;
• Advocates for the success of each student;
• Serves as a resource for students, school personnel, and parents;
• Performs other duties as assigned by the campus administrator.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelors degree in Social Science, Child Development, Education or related field; or TSPC School Counselor license.
2. Knowledge of child growth and development with the ability to genuinely connect with upper elementary aged students using PBIS strategies;
3. The ability to work cohesively and collaboratively with campus staff and administration to help meet the needs of the students;
4. Comfortable with using technology;
5. The ability to train students and/or provide staff development regarding behavior services prior to and during the school year as requested.
6. Three References

Requirements:

TalentEd Recruit & Hire Application

Letters of Recommendation

Letter of Interest

Resume' & Transcripts

Drug Screen (upon employment)

                       Winston Dillard is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary : $46,954 - $85,167