Elementary School Counselor

Chandler USD 80•Chandler, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Elementary School Counselor promotes student success by providing preventative services and responding to identified student needs through a comprehensive school-based counseling program. This role addresses the academic success and positive personal/social development of students, delivering services equitably across academic, personal/social, and career domains. Counselors offer direct student services using evidence-based curriculums, individual planning, and responsive services. They also provide indirect services such as referrals, consultation, and collaboration with parents/guardians, teachers, other professionals, and community organizations.

Requirements

Master’s degree in education or Related Field
AZ Counselor Certificate
AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
Demonstrated Leadership Skills

Nice To Haves

National Board Certification

Responsibilities

Maintain and create a safe, equitable, and inclusive space for all students.
Identify the appropriate process for implementing individual and group counseling services and facilitate sessions to meet the developmental needs of students.
Provide and support prevention programs, including but not limited to student wellness lessons, conflict resolution, anti-bullying strategies, peer mediation, and character education.
Support and facilitate a positive school climate and culture for students, staff, parents/guardians, and other school community members.
Utilize site data to make informed decisions regarding a comprehensive school counseling program and to determine appropriate supports for the school community.
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of school counseling protocols by applying appropriate practice and following policy regarding the safety of students.
Follow district processes regarding mandatory reporting, thoughts of suicide, and self-harm.
Design and deliver classroom lessons to facilitate the integration of school counseling as a vital component of educating the whole child.
Assist students to develop the skills needed to achieve academic success, college and career readiness, and social/emotional development.
Assist administrator with investigating conduct referrals, incident reports and disruptive behavior by supporting the student’s emotional needs during these identified incidents.
Consult and collaborate effectively with school staff and parents/guardians regarding student concerns and needs.
Serve as a liaison between the school and home for children with special circumstances and/or needs for continuity of care.
Maintain the confidentiality of student records and student information.
Implement an effective follow-up process as needed and maintain on-going communication with appropriate collaborators to support the well-being of students.
Collaborate with staff in assessing and monitoring student progress toward meeting academic and social-emotional goals.
Develop and coordinate 504 plans for identified students.
Participate and apply training from professional development and continuing education opportunities to remain updated on best practices.
Use available technology resources to enhance the school counseling program.
Attend extracurricular school events to build relationships with students, caregivers, and the community at large.
Adhere to state laws, district policies and procedures and school counseling ethical standards.
Coordinate and/or participate in school-wide initiatives, activities and programming related to the development of student well-being.
Perform all other duties or serve on district and/or site-based committees as assigned by administrator.