10.5 Month School Counselor, Elementary

Elementary School Counselor   

POSITION TITLE:  School Counselor - 10.5 month

This position may be eligible for an incentive award up to $5,000 through the Recruitment Incentive for Public Education (RIPE) program from the Virginia Department of Education.

QUALIFICATIONS:              

 

1. A master's degree from an approved program in school counseling or a master's degree from an accredited college or university and completed an approved school guidance and counseling program.

2. Two years of successful full-time teaching experience, two years of successful experience in guidance and counseling, or eligibility for a provisional license.

3. Complete specialized studies in school counseling - elementary.

4. Ongoing evidence of mental and physical competence to perform assigned responsibilities may be required from a qualified physician.

5. An applicant who has had prior experience in a related position must have a performance rating which is acceptable to Northumberland County Public Schools for such experience.

REPORTS TO:    Building Principal          

OVERVIEW: The school guidance program assists students in becoming responsible students and adults. This position is a full time position in the Northumberland Elementary School. Continuous attention is given to assisting students to develop competence in decision-making, working with others, and taking responsibility for their own behavior.  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Implement the guidance curriculum.

Guide and counsel groups of individual students through the development of educational and career plans.

Counsel small groups and individual students with problems.

Consult with teachers, staff and parents regarding the developmental needs of students.

Refer students/families with severe problems to appropriate community resources in consultation with their parents.

Assist school test coordinator for Standardized Achievement Tests and Standards of Learning Tests.

Participate in the PBIS team (Positive Behaviorial Interventions and Supports).

Supporting the overall district’s educational program through general consultation activities and committee work.

Assist with the placement of students in appropriate educational settings.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

Attend all meetings and training sessions as directed.

Assist administrators with the distribution and interpretation of standardized tests scores for students and parents.

Attend IEP and 504 meetings according to caseload.

Duties as assigned by building principal.