Elementary School Counselor

3 weeks ago

Canton, United States Plymouth-Canton Community Schools Full time
Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/School Counselor

Date Posted:
6/13/2024

Location:
ERIKSSON

Closing Date:
Until filled POSITION: Elementary School Counselor - 1.0 FTE

LOCATIONS: Eriksson Elementary School

JOB GOALS:
  • To participate in the planning and implementation of the developmental guidance and counseling program, in relation to the needs of the students being served.
  • To provide guidance, counseling, coordination, consultation, referral and delivery of information al services.
  • To assist in promoting parent involvement, program services, program and curriculum support where appropriate.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Must possess a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with Guidance Counselor (NT) endorsement or Michigan School Guidance Counselor license with the appropriate endorsement and grade level.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Ability to cooperate with staff, parents/guardians, administration and community resource people.
2. Able to demonstrate effective communication skills.
3. Ability to develop rapport with students.
4. Able to analyze and offer problem-solving and restorative justice techniques.
5. Have patience.
6. Able to emphasize and understand students' concerns.
7. Knowledge and appreciation of culturally relevant pedagogy.
8. Counseling and/or teaching experience preferred.

RESPONSIBILITES:

1. Assists students with academic, emotional, social, or behavioral problems.
2. Shows concern for the complete needs of each student (educational, personal and social).
3. Consults with parents/guardians, teachers, support staff, administration and any local agencies which might be of assistance to the students.
4. Provides parents/guardians with accurate, comprehensive and relevant information in an objective and caring manner.
5. Collaborates with staff to enhance understanding of all aspects of the student's development and its impact on learning.
6. Assists students in understanding and navigating school culture.
7. Teaches conflict resolution and restorative justice skills.
8. Assists students in dealing with family crisis (e.g., separation, divorce, death, neglect and abuse, unemployment and alcoholism).
9. Provides individual parent and student conferences as necessary.
10. Keeps accurate records of all counseling and guidance activities.
11. Communicates with administrators regularly.
12. Protects the confidentiality of student records and releases personal data in accordance with state laws and Board policies.

RELEVANT UNDERSTANDINGS AND COMPETENCIES:

§ Awareness of the physical, social, emotional and academic development of the learner.
§ Capable of nurturing the home-school-community relationship.
§ Proficient and knowledgeable in the core subject areas.
§ Able to provide a flexible, stable and pleasant learning environment that is student-centered while maintaining appropriate classroom management.
§ Familiarity with culturally relevant pedagogy and be able to include this pedagogy in his/her teaching practices.
§ Understanding of pertinent learning intervention practices, such as Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS).
§ Work collaboratively with colleagues in professional learning communities.
§ Knowledge of and practical experience in research based instructional practices.
§ Knowledge and practice with formative and summative assessments to evaluate and improve student achievement.
§ Ability to implement school district curriculum with consistency.
§ Work closely with school leaders to analyze student assessment data and use data to inform instruction.
§ Collaborate in grade level teams to discuss student work, share best practices, and ensure student mastery of standards.
§ Form and maintain relationships with students' families. Participate in on-going professional development in the spirit of continuous improvement.

EVALUATION: Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's Policy on Evaluation of Certified Personnel.

BEGINNING DATE: August 26, 2024

SALARY: PCEA Teachers Salary Schedule

METHOD OF APPLICATION:
INTERNAL APPLICANTS - Apply online using the Internal Applicants section. You will be required to upload the following documents to your application:
  • Letter of interest
  • Updated resume
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement (attach in resume section). This statement should include your understanding and Knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion including your past experiences and how you will ensure this is at the center of your work in the role for which you are applying.
EXTERNAL APPLICANTS - Apply online using the External Applicants section. You will be required to upload the following documents to your application:
  • Cover Letter - Address letter to Abdul Madyun, Chief Human Resource Officer
  • Resume
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement (attach in resume section). This statement should include your understanding and Knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion including your past experiences and how you will ensure this is at the center of your work in the role for which you are applying.
  • Two current letters of recommendation
  • Copies of official transcripts for all degrees earned
  • Copy of valid Michigan teaching certificate

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs such as boxes of books. The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Plymouth-Canton Community School district is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Plymouth-Canton Community School district is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Upon recommendation for employment, Section 1230g, as amended, of the Revised School Code requires all school employees to be electronically finger printed for the purpose of undergoing a criminal history background check. The fingerprinting is conducted by a third party and is at the expense of the applicant. Cost for fingerprinting is approximately $70.00.

DEADLINE: Open until filled

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