Elementary School Counselor Grade K-4 FY2526_69

Belgrade Public Schools•Belgrade, MT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

To provide, as a member of the counseling department staff, a comprehensive counseling program for students in grades Kindergarten (K) through fourth (4) and specifically provide services to meet the needs of assigned students; consult with teachers, staff and parents to enhance effectiveness in helping students; and to provide support to other school educational programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited university or college.
Current Montana Educators License.
Current Endorsement in School Counseling K-8 or K-12.
Skill in classroom and counseling services.
Skill in adhering to safety practices.
Skill in operating equipment used in a classroom setting, including a computer, planning and managing projects.
Skill in preparing and maintaining accurate records and using pertinent software applications.
Knowledge to perform math, read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions
Knowledge to analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.
Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
Knowledge of stages of child development.
Ability to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events, gather, collate, and/or classify data and use job-related equipment.
Ability to be flexible to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances, work with data utilizing defined but different processes, and operate equipment using standardized methods.
Ability to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups, work with a variety of data and utilize specific, job-related equipment.
Ability to problem solve to analyze issues and create action plans.
Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines and problem solving with equipment is moderate.
Ability to manage time and responsibilities, adapt to changing work priorities, communicate with diverse groups, maintaining confidentiality, meet deadlines and schedules.
Ability to set priorities, work as part of a team and work with and manage frequent interruptions.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of student matters.
Ability to effectively communicate with students, parents, and staff.
Ability to manage students with disciplinary problems.
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all District requirements and Board policies.
Montana Driver’s license or the ability to obtain license within three months of hire date.

Nice To Haves

Successful experience working with elementary school students.
Successful counseling experience in a K-12 system.

Responsibilities

Implement the elementary school guidance curriculum through delivery of classroom units and infusion in content areas.
Guide individuals and groups of students through the development of educational plans.
School 504 Coordinator
Counsel individuals and small groups of students with problems.
Consult with teachers, staff and parents regarding the developmental needs of students.
Refer students with problems to appropriate program specialists or community agencies.
Participate in, coordinate and conduct activities that contribute to the effective operation of the counseling program and school.
Participate in and facilitate the intervention team process.
Plan and evaluate the building counseling program.
Works collaboratively with other counselors and counseling staff; and works cooperatively with other school and district staff.
Pursue continuous professional growth.