MARY R. FISHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLGUIDANCE COUNSELORSalary: Per Union Contract Reports To: MRFES PrincipalGeneral Duties: The Elementary School Counselor will assist the students in areas of academic achievement, personal or social development, and career exploration so that each student can identify personal goals, strengths, weaknesses, and interests and grow to become a well-adjusted and productive adult.Responsibilities: Use school counseling research-based standards and competencies to inform the implementation of a comprehensive school counseling framework.Create systemic change through the implementation of a comprehensive school counseling framework.Provide appraisal and advisement to all students through large group, classroom, small group, and individual settings.Implement a developmentally appropriate school counseling curriculum to all students.Collaborate with teachers, families and other staff on early identification and intervention of childrens academic & social- emotional needs.Consult with families, teachers, administrators, and supporting agencies in regard to the students academic & social-emotional needs.Make referrals to appropriate school and community resources.Provide short-term small group and individual counseling to help students learn coping skills for personal, social, academic, and family concerns.Develop and implement action plans aligned with annual student outcome goals and student data.Consult and be a resource for teachers. Take a leadership role in seeing the infusion of counseling content into the curriculum.Provide family education materials and programming, helping families with school-related problems and issues.Work collaboratively with school psychologists, social workers, school nurses and other agencies to provide multi-tiered systems of support to students & families.Participate in team meetings, student strategy teams, and 504/PPT meetings as appropriate.Provide individual assistance to students regarding their academic, career and social-emotional needs.Review and evaluate student transcripts.Review the comprehensive school counseling framework annually, revising it as needed and planning yearly/monthly calendars of counseling program activities as well as conducting annual needs assessments.Advocacy for all students for fair, just and compassionate treatment, including of high needs populations and families.Advocate for rigorous courses and higher education for underrepresented groups.Use data to identify gaps in achievement, opportunity, and attainment.Qualifications: Masters degree in School Counseling, CT Certification in School Counseling (068).Training and/or experience with college and career equity counseling or experience.Demonstrates knowledge of best practices and methodologies in school counseling, aligned with current state and national standards.Ability to work cooperatively with school leadership, staff, families, and the community. Ability to utilize technology and data to address students and department needs.Proven ability to maintain a safe and studious classroom environment.Strong organizational skills.Superior communication skills (oral and written).High standards of ethics, honesty, and integrity.