Student Services - Elementary Counselor 2026-27 (28563) [Pre-screening]

Weber School District•Ogden, UT

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the school principal, a counselor is responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation processes necessary to sustain high-quality K-12 College and Career Readiness School Counseling Programs that benefit students, families, educators, and communities. Professional school counselors serve a crucial role in increasing student success. Through leadership, advocacy, and collaboration school counselors promote improved student learning and outcomes in academic, career, social, and emotional development for all students. School counselors utilize student-centered, data-driven results to coordinate comprehensive programs.

Requirements

Master's Degree in School Counseling

Nice To Haves

Utah State Board of Education School Counseling Professional license preferred
Experience in a school setting preferred

Responsibilities

Work with general education students and students with social, emotional, behavioral, and physical disabilities in a variety of settings
Consult and support school staff conduct a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)
Consult, train and support school staff in the development and implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP)
Consult, train and support district staff in the development and implementation of data collection protocols and processes for students with identified needs in the areas of social/emotional and/or behavior
Support school teams in areas related to skill development to support student success in school, such as academics, personal and social growth
Advocating on the student’s behalf
Collaborating with teachers and the school team to develop more effective support services for the student
Implementing and/or supporting effective prevention and intervention strategies
Administering and interpreting social/behavioral assessments
Collecting data and recording information about the student for the use in school team meetings, potentially relating to IEP eligibility, placement, and accommodations/supports
Attend school team meetings, including 504 and/or Individual Education Program (IEP) meetings as necessary to review assessment results, goal/objective development, student progress, and consultation when needed
When appropriate, assist in writing, implementing, and monitoring individual goals and objectives for students identified with behavioral services
Provide staff development and training specific to the areas of social/emotional and behavior management techniques
Conferencing with parent
Evidence of strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Relate effectively to and demonstrate receptive attitude toward children with severe disabilities, and toward students and parents of diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Demonstrate strong leadership skills that support program objectives
Identify and work collaboratively with co-workers to solve problematic issues as they arise
Work cooperatively with all members of the school team, including administration, psychologists, health care professionals, designated instructional service providers, para-educators, general education teachers, and parents
Utilize a variety of computer operating and software programs (i.e. Windows, Microsoft Office, Excel, Google, etc)
Implement district and school policies/procedures regarding state and federal laws
Process and maintain confidential files, as required by state and federal laws
Maintain necessary records of assessment, attendance, and progress to evaluate student learning and regularly report that information to parents, students, and supervisor as requested and required by state and federal laws
Understand and follow both oral and written directions
Work within an established schedule, meeting necessary timelines
Exercise good judgment in emergency situations
Participate in a direct service or consultative role in crisis situations
Work collaboratively with local community resource agencies to coordinate services and service plans
Maintain flexibility, such as changes in staff or individual student programs
Attend required district meetings and events
Drive to school sites in districts
Attend work consistently
Demonstrates professional ethics as outlined by the Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission.
Conforms to district policies including attendance, absences and evaluations.