NMS School Counselor
3 weeks ago
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Provides a comprehensive counseling program for students and specifically provides services to
meet the needs of assigned students; consult with teachers, staff, and parents to enhance
effectiveness in helping students; and to provide support to other educational programs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be
assigned.
Implements the District's guidance curriculum through the delivery of classroom units and
infusion in content areas. Articulates and applies a comprehensive school counseling
philosophy.
Understands how students learn and develop, and applies that knowledge in practice. Utilizes
counseling strategies that promote learning.
Demonstrates the belief that all students can learn and encourage achievement at the highest
level for each student. Promotes positive self-concept in students.
Guides individuals and groups of students through the development of educational and career
plans and career development activities.
Provides individual and group counseling and guidance to assist in meeting the developmental,
preventive, and remedial needs of students.
Identifies and uses counseling strategies and resources that are appropriate to the individual and
special needs of students in the areas of academic failure, attendance, personal, and crisis
counseling.
Consults with teachers, staff, and parents regarding the developmental needs of students.
Refers students with problems to appropriate program specialists or community agencies.
Promotes partnerships and maintains regular communication.
Participate in, coordinate and conduct activities that contribute to the effective operation of the
counseling program and school.
Participate in and facilitate the intervention team process.
Consults with students, parents, teachers, and other school and community personnel to assist
in meeting the needs of students.
Maintains accurate records and appropriate oral and written communication.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill,
education, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Competencies - To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following
competencies as defined and approved by the Iowa Department of Education.
- Demonstrates ability to enhance academic performance and support for the implementation of the Sioux City School District's student achievement goals.
- Demonstrates competence in content knowledge appropriate to the teaching position.
- Demonstrates competence in planning and preparing for instruction.
- Uses strategies to deliver instruction that meets the multiple learning needs of students.
- Uses a variety of methods to monitor student learning.
- Demonstrates competence in classroom and resource management.
- Engages in professional growth.
- Fulfills professional responsibilities established by the school district. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Minimum qualifications include a valid Iowa teaching certificate, a Master's degree in School Counseling from an accredited college or university. Must possess proper state certification and licensure for the position. The employee is expected to demonstrate continued professional growth specific to the program(s). COMMUNICATION SKILLS Strong written and verbal communication skills are critical to the success of this position. Must possess the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of individuals and groups from all levels of the organization, including staff, principals, and central administration. Communication will include individual to large group presentations as well as written communications and reports. The individual must have effective listening skills. ANALYTICAL and REASONING SKILLS The individual must have a solid background in assessment and have the ability to interpret data, which may be very complex and varied. Must be able to apply assessment strategies and link assessment data analysis to school improvement, curriculum, and professional development. TECHNOLOGY SKILLS Position requires the individual to be competent in a variety of methods in research and information gathering through technology. The ability to present and communicate through technology is required. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT Normal office physical demands. May periodically have moderate physical demands and may be required to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Generally, the employee works inside. OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED Will perform other duties as may be assigned by the superintendent or designee, necessary and appropriate to the achievement of the program and/or District goals and objectives. The Sioux City Community School District offers career and technical programs in the following areas: Business & Marketing, Family & Consumer Science, Health Science, and Industrial Arts, Technology, & PLTW. The Sioux City Community School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information (for employment), national origin, religion, age (for employment), disability, socioeconomic status (for programs), marital status (for programs), or veteran status (for employment) in its educational programs and its employment practices. The District is required by Title IX and 34 CFR Part 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex in its programs, activities, or employment. Inquiries or grievances under Section 504 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act may be directed to Dr. Dora Jung, Director of Student Services & Equity Education/Title IX Coordinator at 627 4th Street, Sioux City, IA 51101, , Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations to the District may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, the Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education, or both.
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