Elementary School Counselor

2 weeks ago


Madison Heights, United States Amherst County School District Full time

Reports to: Superintendent or designee General Definition of Work: Is responsible for implementing guidance programs through four identified components. Implements guidance curriculum activities by providing competent and appropriate guidance consultation; implements individual planning by providing assessments, interpreting tests and conducting career and academic counseling; implements responsive services through counseling, consultation and coordination; implements system support through professional developments and management activities Essential Functions: Within the guidance and curriculum component; Teaches developmentally appropriate guidance curriculum in classroom or small groups Collaborates with teachers in presenting guidance-related curriculum Conducts guidance groups on academic or career topics Within the individual planning component; Provides academic and career awareness for students Interprets and disseminates testing information and other appraisal results Offers students sessions on special topics, such as test-taking and study-skills as requested Presents and works with middle school counselors to ensure smooth transition of students from elementary school to middle school Assists kindergarten orientation Orients students new to the school Within the counseling and responsive services component; Provides short-term counseling to individual and small groups of students on social and developmental issues Consults with parents, teachers, administrators and others Coordinates with school and community personnel to bring together resources and services for students Makes referrals to other programs and services when necessary Within the system support component; Participates in curriculum and staff development activities, serves on advisory committees and attends appropriate meetings Plans, implements, monitors and evaluates guidance program Performs other related duties as assigned Performs duties under supervisor of building administration; (bus duty, child study committee, school climate committee, safety team, attendance issues, FAPT, school store, leadership team, FAST, character education, resource teacher, red ribbon, etc.) Receives instruction and support from Coordinator of Guidance and Counseling Program Acts within the guidelines of School Division's policies and guidance program as well as the Virginia Department of Education Regulations Considers reports from appropriate professional organizations Abides by ethical standards defined by the American Counseling Association and the American School Counselor Association Highly diverse and complex duties Must have a high tolerance for change and the ability to work with frequent interruptions Strong interpersonal skills required in working with diverse groups of students and staff Must have initiative and assume responsibility for working productively with minimum supervision Other duties as apparent or assigned Education and Job Experience: Must have a Master's degree in School Counseling Minimum of two years teaching and/or counseling experience preferred Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and effectively with students, teachers, staff, parents and others Knowledge of comprehensive developmental guidance programs Knowledge of curriculum and instructional practices License/Endorsements: Must have a valid state license with an endorsement in school counseling Contract Period: 10 months FLSA Status: Exempt Amherst County Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer



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