Ledges Elementary Counselor

Ledges Elementary Counselor Boone Community School District Ledges Elementary School - Boone, Iowa This job is also posted in TeachIowa, Iowa's Marketplace for education jobs Job Details

Job ID:

5619691

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Today Job Description Boone Community School District's mission is to foster academic and extracurricular excellence through the Portrait of a Graduate pillars. We are committed to providing every student with rigorous and enriching educational opportunities within a safe, supportive, and collaborative environment. Our goal is to nurture the development of productive, caring, and engaged citizens who are equipped to thrive in a dynamic world. We are not only committed to being an equal opportunity employer, but also actively strives to create a diverse workforce that reflects the demographics of its students and community, prioritizing a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills within its teams. Expect the BEST...Achieve SUCCESS!

Title:

Elementary Counselor

Reports To:

Building Principal

Work Year:

187

Days Pay Period:

Direct Deposit on the last day of the month

SUMMARY:

The primary duty of a school counselor is to ensure that students have access to the resources necessary for academic and social development. School counselors work with teachers and parents to make sure that students have the proper tools and guidance to effectively learn within their skill sets. They also ensure that curricula and programs address the developmental and educational needs of students. As appropriate school counselors communicate with families regarding student needs and align support with outside agencies.

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

Master's degree in school counseling from an accredited university Teaching credential/certificate/license for corresponding age/grade level issued by the BOEE TECHNICAL

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

Highly developed oral and written communication skills. Ability to build relationships effectively and professionally with families and students. Experience developing and implementing counseling services. Physical ability to handle frequent sitting, stooping, bending, pushing, pulling, and moving throughout the room. Proven ability to maintain a safe and supportive school environment. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum. Ability to collaborate within the school and instructional setting. Demonstrated desire to be a life-long learner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Listed below are the essential tasks required for this job. Job Tasks Descriptions

Instruction:

Teaching the school counseling curriculum to students focused through the lens of selected student standards from the ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors for Student Success.

Appraisal and Advisement:

Assessing student abilities, interests and achievement to help them make decisions about their future.

Counseling:

Provide professional assistance and support to a student or small group of students during times of transition, heightened stress, critical change or other situations impeding student success. School counselors do not provide therapy or long-term counseling in schools. However, school counselors are prepared to recognize and respond to student mental health needs and assist students and families seeking resources. consultation – share strategies supporting student achievement with parents, teachers, other educators and community organizations collaboration – work with other educators, parents and the community to support student achievement referrals – support for students and families to school or community resources for additional assistance and information 16. Perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL

ACTIVITIES

Amount of Time None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 Stand . X . . Walk . X . . Sit . . X . Use hands to finger, handle or feel . . . X PHYSICAL

ACTIVITIES

Amount of Time None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 Reach with hands and arms . X . . Climb or balance X . . . Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl . X . . Talk . . . X Hear . . . X Taste X . . . Smell X . . .

WEIGHT AND FORCE DEMANDS

Amount of Time None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 Up to 10 pounds . X . . Up to 25 pounds . X . . Up to 50 pounds . X . . Up to 100 pounds X . . . More than 100 pounds X . . .

MENTAL FUNCTIONS

Amount of Time None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 Compare . . . X Analyze . . . X Communicate . . . X Copy . . . X Coordinate . . . X Instruct . . . X Compute . . . X Synthesize . . . X Evaluate . . . X Use Interpersonal Skills . . . X Compile . . . X Negotiate . . . X WORK

ENVIRONMENT

Amount of Time None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 Wet or humid conditions (non-weather) X . . . Work near moving mechanical parts X . . . Work in high, precarious places X . . . Fumes or airborne particles X . . . Toxic or caustic chemicals X . . . Outdoor weather conditions X . . . Extreme cold (non-weather) X . . . Extreme heat (non-weather) X . . . Risk of electrical shock X . . . Work with explosives X . . . Risk of radiation X . . Vibration X . . .

VISION DEMANDS

REQUIRED

TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

No special vision requirements . Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) X Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more) X Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors) . Peripheral vision . Depth perception . Ability to adjust focus .

NOISE LEVEL

Level of noise typical in the work environment for this job Very quiet . Quiet X Moderate X Loud . Very loud . Boone Community School District is an equal opportunity employer. If you have questions or a grievance, contact the BCSD Equity Coordinator Mrs. Jill Janes, jjanes@boone.k12.ia.us, at

BCSD, 500

7th Street, Boone, Iowa 50036; (515) 433-0750.

Position Type:

Full-time