Elementary School Counselor

3 weeks ago

New Braunfels, United States New Braunfels Full time
Primary Purpose

Plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive program of guidance to school assigned, including counseling services. Provide a proactive, developmental guidance program to encourage all students to maximize personal growth and development. Provide academic and social services support as required by administration to maximize learning, optimize school attendance and decrease barriers to school success.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Master's degree in guidance and counseling

Valid Texas counseling certificate

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

Excellent problem-solving abilities

Experience:

Three years teaching experience

Program Management:

Plans, Implements, and Evaluates a Developmental Program of Guidance, Including Counseling Services
  1. Uses a planning process to define needs, priorities and program objectives.
  2. Implements a developmental and balanced program.
  3. Evaluates the effectiveness of individual activities and the overall program in meeting desired student outcomes.
  4. Educates the school staff, parents and the community about the guidance program through a public information program.
Guidance:

Teaches the School Developmental Guidance Curriculum
  1. Outlines, in writing, a campus guidance curriculum consistent with the district's guidance program plan and tailored to campus needs.
  2. Teaches guidance units effectively.
Assist Teachers in the Teaching of Guidance Related Curriculum
  1. Consults with administrators and teachers regarding the teacher's areas of responsibility in teaching the developmental guidance curriculum.
  2. Supports teachers in teaching "essential knowledge and skills" identified in the SBOE Rules for
Curriculum which are guidance-related.

Guides Individuals and Groups of Students Through the Development of Educational Plans and Career Awareness
  1. Involves students in personalized educational and career awareness.
  2. Presents relevant information accurately and without bias.
Counseling:

Counsels Individual Students with Presenting Needs/Concerns
11. Provides counseling systematically.
  1. Responds to students individually.
Counsels Small Groups of Students with Presenting Needs/Concerns
  1. Provides counseling in groups as appropriate.
  2. Provides group counseling systematically.
Uses Accepted Theories and Techniques Appropriate to School Counseling
  1. Uses accepted theories.
  2. Uses effective techniques.
Consultation:

Consults with Parents, Teachers, Administrators and Other Relevant Individuals to Enhance Their Work with Students
  1. Using professional expertise, work collaboratively with school or district staff, families and community professionals to provide appropriate academic, social, or behavioral interventions. This may require home visitations.
  2. Provide professional services directly to students as required; such as record management, academic planning and/or tutoring.
  3. Advocates for students.
Coordination:

Coordinates with School and Community Personnel to Bring Together Resources for Students
  1. Maintains a communication system that effectively collects and disseminates information about students to other professionals as appropriate.
  2. Develops and maintains positive working relationships with other school professionals.
  3. Develops and maintains positive working relationships with representatives of community resources.
  4. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with students' family, school professionals, governmental and community professionals to optimize school attendance.
Uses an Effective Referral Process for Assisting Students and Others to Use Special Programs and Services
  1. Accurately assesses student's and their families' needs for referral.
  2. Participates actively in the process for referral of students to school/ district special programs and/or services.
  3. Uses an effective referral process for assisting students and others to use community agendas
and services.

Assessment:
Participates in the Planning and Evaluation of the School Group Standardized Testing Program
  1. Is knowledgeable in the principles of testing and measurement which underlie standardized
testing program development.
  1. Collaborates in the planning and evaluation of the group standardized testing program.
Interprets Test and Other Appraisal Results Appropriately
  1. Correctly applies principles of testing and measurements to tests and other appraisal instruments. 29. Interprets test and other appraisal results to school personnel.
  2. Interprets test and other appraisal results to students and their parents.
  3. Uses other sources of student data as assessment tools for the purpose of educational planning.
  4. Maintains the confidentiality of student assessment.
  5. Ensures that the uses of student records are for the benefit of students and personnel working with those students.
Professionalism:

Adheres to Ethical and Legal Standards
  1. Observes ethical standards of the Texas School Counselor Association.
  2. Observes relevant legal standards.
Adheres to Professional District Standards
  1. Pursues continuous professional growth and development.
  2. Keeps abreast of current knowledge and innovative procedures and practices in the fields of
guidance and counseling in education.
  1. Selects counselor interventions appropriate to students' issues and circumstances
  2. Creates an atmosphere in which confidence, understanding and respect result in a helping
relationship.
  1. Maintains positive working relationships with other counselors.
  2. Maintains professional records.
  3. Respects the integrity of the student.
Other
  1. Performs other duties as assigned by principal.


Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervise assigned counseling aide(s) and counseling clerical employee(s).

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; occasional districtwide travel

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

Occasional districtwide and statewide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

  • Elementary School Nurse

    2 months ago

    New Braunfels, United States Comal Independent School District Full time

    Elementary School Nurse - RN (24.25 School Year)Primary Purpose: Implement comprehensive program of health services for campus. Provide health services to students. Promote health education and preventive health practices for students. Education / Certification: * Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program. * Valid registered nurse...

  • Elementary School Nurse

    3 weeks ago

    New Braunfels, United States Comal Independent School District Full time

    Elementary School Nurse - RN (24.25 School Year) Primary Purpose: Implement comprehensive program of health services for campus. Provide health services to students. Promote health education and preventive health practices for students. Education / Certification: Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program. Valid registered nurse...

  • Elementary School Nurse

    1 month ago

    New Braunfels, TX, United States Comal Independent School District Full time

    Elementary School Nurse - RN (24.25 School Year) Primary Purpose: Implement comprehensive program of health services for campus. Provide health services to students. Promote health education and preventive health practices for students. Education / Certification: * Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program. * Valid registered nurse...

  • School Counselor

    2 days ago

    New Prague, United States Phoenix School Counseling Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSY 23/24 Part-Time K-8 school CounselorPhoenix School Counseling has a part-time school counselor position in a non-public K-8 School for the 2023-2024 school year. We seek self-motivated and highly skilled counselors to lead in providing support to students in small schools with favorable student to counselor ratios. We offer...

  • School Counselor

    7 days ago

    New Prague, United States Phoenix School Counseling Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSY 23/24 Part-Time K-8 school CounselorPhoenix School Counseling has a part-time school counselor position in a non-public K-8 School for the 2023-2024 school year. We seek self-motivated and highly skilled counselors to lead in providing support to students in small schools with favorable student to counselor ratios. We offer...

  • School Counselor

    1 week ago

    New Prague, United States Phoenix School Counseling Full time

    SY 23/24 Part-Time K-8 school Counselor Phoenix School Counseling has a part-time school counselor position in a non-public K-8 School for the 2023-2024 school year. We seek self-motivated and highly skilled counselors to lead in providing support to students in small schools with favorable student to counselor ratios. We offer competitive wages and benefits...

  • School Counselor

    1 day ago

    New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Trinity Episcopal School Full time

    Trinity Episcopal School is seeking to expand its Student Counseling services by adding an additional School Counselor to our existing staff. The Trinity Episcopal School Counselor is a dedicated counselor who desires to positively impact students' lives. The School Counselor proactively seeks ways to guide children to be competent and compassionate so that...

  • Elementary School Nurse

    1 month ago

    New Braunfels, TX, United States Comal Independent School District Full time

    Elementary School Nurse - RN (24.25 School Year)Primary Purpose: Implement comprehensive program of health services for campus. Provide health services to students. Promote health education and preventive health practices for students. Education / Certification: * Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program. * Valid registered nurse...

  • Paraeducator - Wilbur Elementary School

    4 days ago

    New Castle, United States Colonial School District Full time

    Paraprofessional/ Paraprofessional. Date Posted: 5/23/2024 Location: Kathleen H. Wilbur Elementary School. Date Available: August 2024 Closing Date: 07/31/2024 : . You belong in the Power of WE! Excellent teachers and paraeducators make excellent sch Elementary School, Educator, Paraeducator, School, Education, Teacher

  • Elementary Science Assistant Teacher

    6 days ago

    New York, United States Hunter College Elementary School Full time

    Qualifications: Individuals interested in pursuing a career in early childhood or elementary school education. Individuals pursuing a Bachelors or Masters Degree in Ed The salary is $28,510/year and it includes full NYC health benefits and 6 credits/semester tuition waiver at any CUNY institute. Responsibilities Include but are not Limited to: - Actively...

  • Summer School Enrichment Counselor

    7 days ago

    New Haven, United States BOOKER T. WASHINGTON ACADEMY Full time

    Position Type: Summer Enrichment Program Date Posted: 5/17/2024 Location: Booker T. Washington Academy Elementary School Date Available: 06/26/2023 Closing Date: 06/01/2024 Summer Enrichment Counselor Please Note: Enrichment staff will need to report 12pm-4pm Monday-Thursday, and Friday 8am-4pm The Enrichment Counselor is responsible for managing the...

  • Elementary School Teacher

    1 week ago

    New York, United States Bedford Stuyvesant New Beginnings Charter School Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionBed-Stuy New Beginnings: Bedford Stuyvesant New Beginnings Charter School is an elementary and middle school proudly serving the students in our neighborhood in Brooklyn, affectionately known worldwide as 'Bed-Stuy'. Opened in 2010, we serve more than 700 scholars in Kindergarten - Eighth Grade through the pursuit of...

  • Elementary Counselor

    1 month ago

    New Braunfels, United States Comal ISD Full time

    Primary Purpose: Work with school faculty and staff, students, parents, and community to plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling program at school assigned. Counsel students to fully develop each student’s academic, career, personal, and social abilities and address the needs of special population students. ...

  • Global Kids Group Leader/ After-school Counselor

    1 week ago

    New York, United States Global Kids Full time

    Summary Global Kids (GK) is dedicated to educating, inspiring, and mobilizing youth to become proactive global citizens who are actively engaged in the world and well-prepared for their future endeavors. Our After-school counselors are Group Leaders who play a pivotal role in fostering a secure, nurturing, and enriching environment for young individuals...

  • School Counselor

    4 weeks ago

    New Lenox, United States Providence Catholic High School Full time

    Position Type: Student Support Services/Guidance Counselor Date Posted: 4/11/2024 Location: Providence Catholic High School Date Available: 08/01/2024 Closing Date: 05/03/2024 Providence Catholic High School is seeking a full-time counselor for the 2024-25 school year. Please apply online. A school counselor at Providence Catholic will serve as a role...

  • HS Registrar

    4 weeks ago

    New Braunfels, United States Comal Independent School District Full time

    Primary Purpose: Responsible for maintaining student records at the campus level. Process student enrollment, transfers, and withdrawals for the campus. Education / Certification: * High School Diploma or GED Special Knowledge / Skills: * Ability to maintain accurate and auditable records. * Ability to use personal computer and software to develop or...

  • 2024-2025 - Lower School - Counselor

    1 week ago

    New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Isidore Newman School Full time

    Isidore Newman School seeks a talented and dynamic Lower School Counselor for the academic year. The Lower School Counselor is a full-time position, reporting to the Head of Lower School. The ideal candidate will be team-oriented, collaborative, and student-centered with a demonstrated interest in and capacity for working with Lower School students, their...

  • 2024-2025 - Lower School - Counselor

    7 days ago

    New Orleans, United States Isidore Newman School Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionIsidore Newman School seeks a talented and dynamic Lower School Counselor for the 2024-2025 academic year. The Lower School Counselor is a full-time position, reporting to the Head of Lower School. The ideal candidate will be team-oriented, collaborative, and student-centered with a demonstrated interest in and capacity for...

  • Elementary School Science Teacher

    1 month ago

    New York, United States Global Community Charter School Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionPRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND POSITION OVERVIEWGlobal Community Charter School (GCCS) is a Harlem-based International Baccalaureate (IB) World School that is innovative, inquiry-based, culturally competent, and provides students with a comprehensive and rigorous curriculum that encourages critical and creative thinking. The Science...

  • Elementary School Science Teacher

    1 month ago

    New York, United States Global Community Charter School Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionPRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND POSITION OVERVIEWGlobal Community Charter School (GCCS) is a Harlem-based International Baccalaureate (IB) World School that is innovative, inquiry-based, culturally competent, and provides students with a comprehensive and rigorous curriculum that encourages critical and creative thinking. The Science...