JOB TITLE:  COUNSELOR - ELEMENTARY (Grant Funded)

 

JOB DESCRIPTION NARRATIVE:

The guidance program functions as part of the total educational program.  The chief purpose of the program is to assist students in recognizing their individual needs and values, to understand how they affect the goals they seek, and identifying and developing a course of action designed to master these goals.  In helping students to develop a realistic "self-concept" and utilizing his/her individual capacities, our program also assists faculty and administrators in "knowing" the individual needs and encouraging educational, vocational, social and personal data records and evaluation results which are utilized by the entire staff.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's degree with current Oklahoma Guidance/Counseling certification or working toward counseling certification currently or willing to enroll and commit to counseling program to complete in three years

 

Knowledge:

Broad range of successful teaching experience.  Knowledge of current guidance/counseling practices and techniques as they apply to the elementary student.  Broad knowledge of developmental and educational psychology and their application to the elementary child.

 

Skills:  Must possess clerical skills, filing, typing, and computer/word processor.

 

Machines/Equipment:  Computer, printer, typewriter, calculator, copy machine

 

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Develop and implement an elementary guidance program which is designed to assist students in their personal/social and career/vocational development. This program will be organized with a preventive, instructional approach encompassing the competencies that elementary age children need to acquire.


2. Develop a guidance program based on the developmental needs of the K-6 learner.


3. Develop a preventive and pro-active program.


4. Develop a coordinated program that is an integral part of the total school educational curriculum.


5. Develop a program which incorporates a delivery system involving counselors, teachers and the services of others integrated into a total program.

 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assumes responsibility for planning, developing, and implementing preventive programs and services geared to meet elementary students' specific guidance needs through short-term and long-term goals


2. Helps all students identify their abilities, achievements and interests.


3. Assists students through individual counseling, small and large group guidance programs, classroom presentations, crisis intervention, referral or consultation services.


4. Consults with administrators and staff to identify at-risk students and in need of services.


5. Provides leadership in both individual and group crisis situations and has available a crisis-based team and resources in areas such as child abuse, family concerns, death, and chemical dependency.


6. Confers with parents whenever necessary and provides programs to give assistance in improving individual student performance in school.


7. Maintains close professional contact with referral agencies such as substance abuse specialists, social workers, mental Health specialist, juvenile courts, clergy and health specialists that provide services for students and their families.


8. Keeps complete, up-to-date and accurate student and program records as required by law, policy, administrative regulations, and departmental guidelines.

 

1. Develops and coordinates activities which are designed to provide effective transition for new students and students moving to a new level.


2. Plans and implements guidance related activities and inservice programs for parents and staff.


3. Assists in the implementation of the District's Drug-Free Schools and Community curriculum.


4. Serves as a school liaison on the Drug-Free Advisory Board.


5. Coordinates (preparation and administration) the following school testing programs:

- all-school achievement testing

- gifted/talented

- special education

- chapter I

- referrals

1. Interprets test results to parents and students; relating the results to guidance program changes which will assist in school improvement.


2. Identifies students who are eligible for special placement (Chapter I, etc.)


3. Coordinates "Kindergarten Round-Up"


4. Demonstrates a commitment to professional development by participating in professional guidance activities, course work, workshops and professional organizations.


5. Demonstrates an awareness of current events and general cultural trends in guidance and counseling and incorporates such knowledge into the guidance program.


6. Provides information about the world of work to help students develop an awareness and appreciation of work, a motivation to work for self-fulfillment, a knowledge of the range of career opportunities available upon completion of various educational and vocational training programs, and positive work habits.


7. Contributes to positive school climate and sets high expectations for all students.


8. Conducts home visits when appropriate and beneficial to the education of the child.


9. Promotes positive public relations for the school district.


10. Other duties as assigned by supervisor/principal.

 

 

SUPERVISOR: Principal

 

 

 

Approved by Board of Education on ____________________.

 

WORK SCHEDULE   Days:  174 - 7.5 hrs/day + 6 professional days Hours:   a.  Sit   _5.5 hrs   b.  Stand __1_ hrs   c.  Walk  __1_ hrs

 

SALARY/BENEFITS   Wages:  per negotiated agreement   For Certified Salary Schedules, Click Here     Fringes:  per negotiated agreement   Vacation: N/A

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

NOTE:  For the following requirements in terms of an 8 hour workday, 

"Occasional" = 1-33%, "Frequent" = 34-66%, "Continuous" = 67-100%.

 

MOTION:	NOT AT ALL	OCCASIONAL	FREQUENT	CONTINUOUS
a. Bend/Stoop		X
b. Squat/Crawl		X
c. Climb/Height__		X
d. Reach above		X
e. Crouch/Kneel		X
f. Push/Pull		X
LIFT:	NOT AT ALL	OCCASIONAL	FREQUENT	CONTINUOUS
a. Up to 10 lbs.			X
b. 11-24 lbs.		X
c. 25-34 lbs.		X
d. 35-50 lbs.		X
e. 51-74 lbs.	X
f. 75-100 lbs.	X
g. Over 100 lbs.	X
REPETITIVE MOVEMENT:
FEET:  Job requires employee use feet for repetitive movements i.e. operate controls	Left        No	Right       No	Both       No
HANDS:  Job requires employee use hands for repetitive action	Simple Grasping    Yes	Firm Grasping    Yes	Full Hand      Yes