School Counselor - Elementary (0.5 FTE)

Position: Elementary School Counselor

Reports To: Director, Student Services & Accessibility and Cassingham Elementary Principal

Employment Status: 0.5 FTE/Part-time

FLSA Status: Certified

(Fair Labor Standards Act)

Job Description: School Counselor in an elementary setting providing a comprehensive, developmental counseling program addressing the academic, career, and social/emotional development of all students in partnership with other educators, families, professional organizations, outside agencies, college and universities

Qualifications:

• Valid Ohio School Counselor license;
• Minimum of two years of experience as a School Counselor;
• Master's degree or higher in a related field;
• Demonstrated skill in oral and written communication using up-to-date technology;
• Such alternatives to the above as deemed appropriate by the Superintendent.

Preferred:

• Trained and certified in a crisis de-escalation intervention

Performance Responsibilities:

Counseling and Guidance

• Advocates for all students to assist them in removing barriers to learning and in future planning.
• Promotes student learning and social/emotional growth in various settings.
• Engages in crisis intervention strategies when needed.
• Assist students with problem solving strategies that address immediate needs.
• Helps students develop appropriate coping strategies.
• Support Students and parents at points of educational transition.

Consultation and Collaboration

• Collects, analyzes and uses data from school based information.
• Participates in the MTSS process.
• Consults with teachers, administrators, students, and parents.
• Collaborates with staff, parents, and students, and assists with the development of strategies that support student success.
• Collaborates with District counselors in order to assure a fully articulated Counseling program.

Coordination and Use of Community Resources

• Identifies community resources.
• Refers and reports to community agencies as needed.
• Uses an effective referral process for assisting students and others to use appropriate programs and services.

Professional Responsibilities and Practices

• Demonstrates a working knowledge of district policies, curriculum, and strategic priorities.
• Plans and presents relevant programs to students, staff and parents.
• Models positive social behaviors.
• Practices ethical and legal behavior related to the practice of school counseling in alignment with national ASCA Standards.
• Commits to professional development activities.
• Keeps abreast of new developments in the field through a program of continuing professional education
• Updates professional knowledge and skills.

Program Development, Implementation and Evaluation

• Plans, organizes and delivers the written guidance plan.
• Use appropriate technology to support program delivery.

Working Conditions:

• May occasionally be exposed to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue.
• Frequent interruption of tasks to support students, staff, parents/guardians, community members, and visitors.
• Must occasionally work nights/extended days due to school functions.
• Must be able to assist others by moving around the school and grounds.
• Must be able to lift and move 40 lbs.
• Repetitive hand motion (e.g., keyboard, typing) or voice-to-text.
• Employees shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance use in the workplace throughout their employment with the District.

Note: The above lists are not ranked in order of importance

The Bexley City School District Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation and gender identity, disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent's supervisor, who will be appointed as the authority.