Elementary Guidance Counselor

Elementary Counselor Reports To: Building Principals Classification: Certified Employee Position Requirements: � Demonstrate a genuine concern for the social, emotional, and physical well-being of children � Master Degree in School Counseling � Holds a valid Indiana DOE School Counseling License � Experience and Knowledge in Best Practices for School Counseling � Excellent Communication and Team Skills � Strong Organizational Skills Employment Factors 181 Day Contract 16 Personal Leave Days TRF Position with Certified Benefits Free Access to Wellness Clinic 1.

25% Matching to 401(a) Account Salary Range $45,500 - $83,000 Based on Degree, Certification, & Experience Performance Responsibilities: Develop and implement a comprehensive school counseling program around the American School Counselors' Association developing knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary for children to become healthy, competent, and confident learners.

Work with administration to develop a safe and respectful learning environment. Provide education, prevention, early identification and intervention, to assist their students in achieving academic success, developing an understanding of career opportunities and developing social/emotional skills in response to issues they face.

Provide direct services (school counseling core curriculum, individual student planning, responsive services), and indirect student services (consultation, collaboration, and referrals). Serves as the Section 504 Coordinator for both elementary schools and ensures the appropriate implementation, monitoring, and documentation of students' 504 plans.

Serves as the School Test Coordinator (STC) for both South Terrace Elementary and North Elementary Schools. Collaborates with both building principals to develop and coordinate testing schedules for ILEARN, including three checkpoints and one summative assessment, as well as IREAD assessments. Coordinates with general education and special education teachers at both schools to develop and implement small-group testing plans and appropriate testing accommodations for students with IEPs and 504 plans.

Collaborate with the middle and high school counselors in order to provide a comprehensive K-12 counseling program experience for students based upon the American School Counselors' Association. Collaborate with outside agencies to provide services to students. Schedule shall be set to serve the students at both North Elementary School and South Terrace Elementary School.