School Counselor - Elementary

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Louisville (AL); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

BARBOUR COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION seeks an Elementary School Counselor to deliver high‑quality counseling and guidance for students, under the supervision of the Principal and Director of Student Services. Responsibilities include classroom counseling, collaboration with teachers, and guiding students through transitions and assessments.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, professional growth, and active participation in school and state programs to support student learning and development.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited university.
• Knowledge of guidance principles, child growth and development theory, testing and measurement, counseling, and guidance administration.
• Valid Alabama teaching certificate.
• Ability to meet suitability criteria under Alabama Child Protection Act.
• Proficiency in oral and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Ability to manage budgets and develop programming for middle school students.
• Ability to use technology to communicate, plan, instruct, and manage data.
• Commitment to attendance and punctuality.
• Alternative qualifications may be required by the Board.

Responsabilités

• Conducts classroom counseling and guidance activities with staff for each grade level.
• Consults with teachers to integrate counseling into the curriculum.
• Collaborates with school personnel to assist transitions to middle/high school.
• Provides orientation for new students and parents.
• Uses technology to plan instruction and report data.
• Communicates test results and implications to students and parents.
• Plans and participates in school and state assessment programs.
• Conducts structured counseling sessions to address student needs.
• Plans staff development and parent education programs.
• Maintains confidentiality per laws and policies.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Budget management

Technology for planning and reporting

Punctuality and attendance

Formation

Master’s degree (or equivalent)

Alabama teaching certificate

Description du poste

BARBOUR COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

JOB TITLE

Elementary School Counselor

REPORTS TO

Principal & Director of Student Services

FLSA

Exempt

CONTRACT PERIOD

10 month/207 days

SALARY SCHEDULE

Based on Board Approved Salary Matrix

DEADLINE

Position open until filled

JOB DESCRIPTION

To provide high quality comprehensive counseling and guidance programs for elementary school students.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited university.
• Knowledge of the principles and practice of educational guidance, child growth and development theory, educational testing and measurement, counseling, and the administration of guidance services.
• Valid Alabama teaching certificate.
• Ability to meet suitability criteria for employment and/or certification/licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457.
• Proficiency in oral and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on communication and collaboration with a wide variety of people and groups.
• Ability to manage budgets and develop curriculum and programming specific to the needs of middle school students.
• Ability to solve problems as a productive team member.
• Ability to use technology to communicate, to plan and provide instruction, to facilitate student learning, to manage data, and to produce/submit required reports, correspondence, and/or financial information.
• Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity to perform job responsibilities.
• Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may require.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals, and priorities.
• Conducts counseling and guidance learning activities in the classroom in collaboration with the teaching staff for each assigned grade level during the school year.
• Consults with and is a resource to teachers to facilitate the infusion of counseling content into the regular education curriculum.
• Collaborates with elementary and middle school personnel to assist students in making a smooth transition to middle school and high school.
• Provides orientation activities for incoming students and their parents.
• Utilizes technology to plan and provide instruction and facilitate student learning.
• Informs students and parents of test results and their implications for educational and career planning.
• Interprets group or individual test results to faculty and administration for use in enhancing instruction.
• Coordinates, plans, and participates in the implementation of the school system and/or state assessment program in conjunction with the principal.
• Conducts structured, goal-oriented counseling sessions to meet the identified needs of individuals and groups of students.
• Plans and conducts staff development programs and activities.
• Facilitates conferences with teachers and/or parents and/or students.
• Plans and conducts parent education programs.
• Assists families with school-related problems and issues.
• Provides information regarding community-based resources to parents and students as appropriate.
• Communicates with administrators, teachers, students, parents, and the community regarding the counseling and guidance program and its role in the educational program.
• Identifies student needs periodically and uses the results for program planning.
• Establishes a planning calendar for counseling and guidance program activities.
• Attends local, state, and national staff development programs, workshops, and conferences to improve professional performance and knowledge.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters in accordance with state and federal law.
• Demonstrates initiative in identifying opportunities for improvement in areas of responsibility.
• Engages in professional growth and demonstrates professional ethics and effective leadership.
• Responds to inquiries and requests in a timely and positive manner.
• Maintains and submits required reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner.
• Properly cares for equipment and material resources of the school system.
• Uses effective collaboration skills to work as a productive team member.
• Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state, federal, and local laws.
• Reports absences and takes leave in accordance with Board policies and procedures.
• Performs any duties that are within the scope of employment and certifications, as assigned by the Supervisor/Superintendent and not otherwise prohibited by law or regulation.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job qualifications and responsibilities, and the employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned. The Barbour County Board of Education reserves the right to amend the job description as needed.

Employment is contingent upon candidate meeting suitability criteria as established by Alabama State Department of Education. The Barbour County Board of Education does not discriminate based on age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the District are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments. Barbour County Board of Education is required by state law to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees by using the federal E-Verify program. New employees are required to provide a Social Security number, an unexpired identity document that contains a photograph, and other acceptable documents that establish employment eligibility. In addition to determining whether a new hire is authorized to work in the United States, E-Verify will confirm that the employee's name and Social Security number match.