DES-Elementary School Counselor (26-27 School Year)

Arlington Community Schools•Arlington, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Elementary School Counselor position within Arlington Community Schools is responsible for assisting in the planning, implementation, and assessment of the school's guidance program. This program aims to enhance the academic, social, emotional, and environmental strengths of students. The role involves both professional and administrative tasks, with the counselor working independently and reporting major activities through periodic meetings. This is a 10-month, full-time position for the 26-27 School Year.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in School Counseling from an accredited college or university
Requires Tennessee Department of Education state certification in Guidance and Counseling
Requires a valid state driver's license
Requires (4) four years of related experience

Nice To Haves

Previous classroom teaching experience preferred

Responsibilities

Implements a comprehensive guidance and counseling program based on state and District standards
Collaborates with supervisor, other counselors, principal, assistant principals, faculty, staff and community resources in the planning, coordination and assessment of the counseling program
Counsel individuals and groups of students in setting and developing strategies for the achievement of academic, social/personal development and other identified goals
Facilitate crisis intervention as needed to ensure school/student safety
Provides peer mediation as needed for students
Works to discover and develop special abilities of students
Work to resolve students' educational handicaps
Administers various tests to assess the development and needs of students
Provide referrals to various school, district and community services when appropriate
Establishes and maintains confidential student case files
Prepares and submits required records and reports
Attend meetings with staff and service providers to discuss individual student education plans and progress
Conducts conferences with parents to discuss student progress and problems
Assists in presenting parent workshops as required
Participate with the principal and assistant principal the coordination of student registration, course selection and student scheduling
Conduct data analysis of attendance, detention and failure rates and other factors to help determine guidance counseling needs in assigned school
May assist in monitoring students during recess and in the cafeteria, and/or during student drop-off or dismissal
Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns and complaints in areas of responsibility
Performs routine administrative/office tasks as required, including but not limited to preparing correspondence, copying and filing documents, answering the telephone, sending and receiving faxes, entering and retrieving computer data, ordering supplies
Attend training, conferences and workshops as appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills
Performs other related duties as assigned or directed
Manages classroom instruction for a roster of students
Oversees a grade-level caseload
Ensures student supervision in the classroom and shared common areas