Job Title:     Counselor � Elementary (SCE)                        Wage/Hour Status:        Exempt
  
Reports to:         Building Principal                                         Pay Grade:          AP 4 � 188 Days
                                                                                               
Dept./School:    Assigned Campus                                         Date Revised:        February 20, 2026

Primary Purpose:
To provide the student an opportunity to achieve and enhance his/her self-esteem in order to maximize his/her social, personal, and academic development. 
 
Qualifications:                                    

            Education/Certification:

• Minimum of a master's degree.
• A valid school counseling certificate or such other credentials as may be required by the State Board for Educator Certification for this position.

            Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of counseling procedures, student appraisal, and career development
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Ability to present information in one-on-one, small group, and large group situations to students, parents, and district staff

            Preferred Experience:                      

• At least two years of teaching experience.

   

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Develop the counseling program in relation to the needs of the student/school being served.
2. Provide crisis counseling.
3. Respect confidentiality.
4. Provide referrals to appropriate agencies.
5. Work with students on an individual basis to increase personal growth, self-understanding, and maturity.
6. Work with children in small groups to target similar problems/interests.
7. Provide information concerning developmental guidance to enhance students' optimum growth.
8. Confer with parents/staff when necessary.
9. Participate in Admissions, Reviews, and Dismissals (ARDs) as needed.
10. Coordinate and interpret results of standardized tests to students, parents, and professional staff.                                                         
11. Transfer information to appropriate sources through professional growth
12. Perform all other duties as deemed necessary by the Superintendent or designee.
13. Other duties as assigned

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Equipment Used:

Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment

Posture: 

Prolonged sitting; frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: 

Frequent walking

Lifting:

Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: 

Work inside, may work outside

Mental Demands: 

Maintain emotional control under stress; may work prolonged or irregular hours

Other:  Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures; Other duties as assigned

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. This job is not an employment agreement or contract. The administration has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Approved by: Kim Holcomb                                                                Date: 8/26/2024

Reviewed by:  Dr. Tamy Smalskas                                                    Date:  12/06/2024