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    Position:    Elementary School Counselor

    Location:    New Castle Elementary

    State Date:    August 2026

    Reports to:    Principal

    Compensation:Refer to current teacher salary scale on District website

    Work Year:    10 months

POSITION GOAL:

    To create and sustain an educational environment conducive to the fulfillment of the District's Mission so that maximum positive impact on the education of children can be realized.  A teacher is responsible for planning, organizing, and delivering instruction based on the approved curriculum and Common Core State Standards to help students move towards academic proficiency.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

    The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required:

• Must be eligible or hold State of Delaware certification as a School Counselor
• Passed Praxis II for School Counselor
• Bachelor's degree or Master degree
• Internship
• Proficient in Technology, Microsoft Office Applications, Children's Educational

            Software etc.

• Demonstrates sensitivity to issues impacting various cultural, ethnic and

            socioeconomic groups.

• Show evidence of knowledge regarding practices known to be effective in

            promoting student learning while shows evidence of knowledge while

increasing student achievement

• Demonstrates understanding and ability to perform job related tasks.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of the position
• Acceptable Criminal Background Report and no entries on Child Abuse Registry

in the State of Delaware.

• Must be able to teach/serve students remotely and in person depending on the

needs of their students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    To perform this job  successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities related to the District.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Develops, implements and evaluates a comprehensive school counseling program

that addresses academic, career and personal/social development for all students

• Serves as a key member of each school's Multi-Tiered system of Support (MTSS)

team and participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of

the MTSS program.

• Works with students on an individual basis to address behavioral health needs

related to peer, family and community relationships, physical health, and

social-emotional adjustment.

• Develops and implements "classroom guidance" lessons on relevant topics

(i.e. bullying prevention, anger management, friendship skills and study skills)

• Serves as a consultant for classroom teachers for students who are experiencing

academic behavioral or social emotional challenges at school.

• Seeks out and actively participates in high quality, research-based professional

development.

• Works to support consistent student attendance
• Helps students evaluate career interests and choices
• Advises and supports student in their participation in school and community

            activities.

• Maintains student records and protects their confidentiality
• Consistently and appropriately makes use of web-based data collection and 

records keeping system.

• Works to engage families/caregivers in supporting their child at school
• Maintains a current knowledge base of relevant government and community

                        based service and actively refers students, families and caregivers as appropriate

• Interprets the school counseling program to the community
• Performs other duties/responsibilities as assigned by Supervisor

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and/or fingers to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell.  This job inquires repetitive stooping, twisting and bending.  The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Why Apply in Colonial

When you apply, you will have:

• The opportunity to teach with a very knowledgeable, high-achieving and fun school team. 
• An innovative and diverse work atmosphere.
• The ability to grow and learn in a considerate, and open-minded culture with supportive school colleagues.
• Access to new and exciting technologies to use in your classroom daily.
• A competitive salary with generous benefit packages. 
• The opportunity to make an impact on the lives of students and families daily in Delaware. 

HOW TO APPLY:

    Interested candidates who meet the qualifications may apply by completing an employment application at http://applitrack.com/colonial/onlineapp no later than 11:59 pm on the closing date.   A resume and teaching certification are required for external candidates and for internal candidates resume is required.

Applicants needing special accommodations in the application process of this vacancy announcement may contact the Human Resources Division at (302)323-2712.

Per the collective bargaining agreement between Colonial Education Association and Colonial School District, employees covered by this agreement may apply for vacancies in accordance with the application procedures stated on the publicized announcement posted between March 1 and July 31.

Interviews will begin five days after posting.