Counselor, Elem School

Hillsborough County Public Schools•Tampa, FL

About The Position

The Counselor, Elementary School, is responsible for coordinating and implementing the school’s counseling services program to include academic advisement and counseling, developmental guidance, career development, and parent/community involvement. DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS: All district employees must: · Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance. Physical presence is expected as part of a reliable and predictable pattern of attendance. · Support the district’s vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan. · Engage in civility, respect, and professionalism. · Maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.

Requirements

Florida Professional Educator Certificate: Guidance and Counseling (Grades PK-12) is required.
Reads, analyzes, and interprets all kinds of documents.
Responds to inquiries or complaints from employees, regulatory agencies, or community.
Writes speeches and effectively presents to managers, the public, and school board.
Adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Computes rate, ratio, and percent and draws and interprets bar graphs.
Solves practical problems and deals with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Interprets a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Microsoft Office.
Standing, walking, sitting, handling, keyboarding, talking, and hearing.
Up to 10 pounds.
Both dominant and non-dominant hand; overhead.
Noise intensity: 3, moderate.
This position requires traveling to various school sites, work locations and/or community organizations throughout the district.

Responsibilities

Provides an ongoing program of individual, small group, and large group counseling services in the areas of social/personal development, academic advisement, and career awareness per the national standards established by the American School Counselor Association.
Consults and works collaboratively with administrators, teachers, school personnel, district personnel, parents, and various community agencies to meet the counseling and educational planning needs of elementary school students, including schoolwide needs.
Interprets and utilizes school records, including cognitive, aptitude, and achievement tests, for educational planning. Reviews and evaluates student records and transcripts.
Addresses individual student needs and refers students to appropriate school and community resources as necessary.
Provides preventive and responsive services, including crisis counseling as needed, and addresses student mental health needs as appropriate.
Facilitates the involvement of parents in the education of their students, including assisting in parent/teacher/counselor conferences.
Assists students in developing self-understanding, self-acceptance, and effective interpersonal skills.
Provides information about appropriate community resources.
Performs any other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the district.