Elementary School Counselor

Brown County Schools; Nashville (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown County Schools is seeking a full-time School Counselor or Social Worker to support the social-emotional wellness and career-connected learning needs of Preschool through Grade 5 students at Van Buren Elementary school. Located in Nashville, Indiana, the position partners with a school team and community resources to ensure students are ready to learn.

You will work with families and staff to promote a safe, supportive environment and address behavioral and mental health needs, while

Qualifications

• Candidates must meet Indiana licensing requirements for School Counselor as defined by the IDOE under 515 IAC 8-1-4 or hold a Master’s Degree in Social Work and license from the IPLA.
• School Counselors and Social Workers holding a Student Services License from the IDOE (515 IAC 8-1-48) are preferred, however Social Workers willing to purse an IDOE license are encouraged to apply.
• Position serves Preschool through Grade 5 at Van Buren Elementary in Nashville, Indiana.

Responsibilities

• Support social-emotional wellness for Preschool–5 students at Van Buren Elementary.
• Collaborate with the principal, teachers, speech-language pathologist, and community-based providers.
• Coordinate with families and community resources to meet student needs.
• Contribute to career-connected learning initiatives and school safety efforts.

Skills

Counseling

Social work

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Indiana School Counselor license or Student Services License

Job description

Position: Brown County Schools is seeking a full-time (187 day) School Counselor or Social Worker to support the social-emotional wellness and career-connected learning needs of Preschool through Grade 5 students at Van Buren Elementary school. Located in beautiful Brown County Indiana, Van Buren Elementary is a 30-to-45-minute drive from parts of Columbus, Bloomington, Greenwood or Martinsville in Nashville, Indiana.

Qualifications: Candidates must either meet the Indiana licensing requirements for School Counselor as defined by the IDOE under 515 IAC 8-1-4 or hold a Master’s Degree in Social Work and license from the IPLA (IC 25-23.6-4-1). School Counselors and Social Workers holding a Student Services License from the IDOE (515 IAC 8-1-48) are preferred, however Social Workers willing to purse an IDOE license are encouraged to apply.

Description: As a School Counselor/Social Worker you are an important part of the educational team that works to help students be ready to learn. The school team at Van Buren Elementary consists of a Principal, teachers, special educators, a speech-language pathologist, and community-based mental health providers. You are a critical link between the school, home, and community, bringing all systems together in the best interest of the child.

The Elementary School Counselor/Social Worker helps STUDENTS:

• Develop positive problem solving and decision-making skills through classroom, group, and individual work
• Cope with stress due to situations at home, school, and in the community
• Improve interpersonal relationships
• Increase academic success
• Develop self-esteem and self-discipline

The Elementary School Counselor/Social Worker helps SCHOOLS:

• Promote a safe school environment
• Utilize available resources to meet the educational, social, and emotional needs of all students
• Develop and implement policies for the safety of all students (i.e. Body Safety, Bullying Prevention, Digital Safety)
• Understand how cultural, societal, socio-economic status, physical and mental health, and familial factors affect students
• Coordinate community resources to meet students’ needs
• Educate faculty and staff in areas such as anti-bullying and Positive Behavior Supports
• By being part of the crisis and multi-disciplinary assessment and intervention teams
• By providing evidence-based social work services as a component of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP)

The Elementary School Counselor/Social Worker helps PARENTS:

• Understand how students with special needs can access available programs
• Participate effectively in their children’s education
• Understand and meet their children’s social and emotional needs
• Utilize school and community resources effectively

The Elementary School Counselor/Social Worker helps the COMMUNITY:

• Understand school policies, programs, and practice
• Develop strategies and resources to adequately meet the needs of students and families
• Navigate available resources and collaborate to provide the best possible care for students and families