Elementary Guidance Counselor

OTTUMWA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Ottumwa, Iowa

POSITION TITLE: Professional School Counselor, Elementary

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

Purpose Statement: To provide all students with a comprehensive school counseling program that encourages the highest level of student achievement through their growth in academic, career and social/emotional domains.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's degree in school counseling
Appropriate grade level counseling endorsement
Teaching experience preferred, but not required

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Direct student support
Provide short-term solution focused individual counseling services to students based on critical life changes or other situations impeding student success.
Provide small group solution focused counseling services to students based on data driven assessments or situations impeding student success.
Provide large group/classroom counseling lessons to students that align with the ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors for student success.
Assist students in removing barriers so they are able to participate in school/community activities.
Assist new students to successfully transition to school and its procedures.

Indirect student support
Ability to design instruction aligned to the ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors for Student Success in large-group, classroom, small group and individual settings.
Collaborate with teachers to present school counseling core curriculum lessons.
Provide teachers with support/suggestions for effective classroom management
Advocate for student success at individual education plan meetings, student assistance teams and/or attendance hearings.
Protect confidentiality of student records and information according to district, state and federal regulations.
Assist the school principal and/or staff to identify and resolve student issues, needs and problems.
Facilitates the creation of attendance plans for students with excessive absences working with parents, building principal, and/or community stakeholders.
Refer and assist students and families connect with outside agencies and community resources.
Makes home visits to families as needed to ensure the safety and well-being of the student
Communicate with parents and staff to support students

Program Planning and school support
Member of the school's (SAT) student assistance team
Utilize, organize, and analyze student data (SAEBRS as an example) and use this data to determine levels of tiered support for students
Coordinate with community members/organizations to provide services/resources for students
Facilitate student, parent and teacher meetings to assist the student's academic success and social and emotional well-being.
Work with students, parents, teachers, and/or building principal to develop student academic and/or behavioral plans
Support and provide leadership in the implementation of MTSS in the area of social emotional and behavior learning especially in the area of social emotional
Perform other such duties as may be assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Never
0%
Occasional
1-32%
Frequent
33-66%
Constant
67% +

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Standing

X

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Walking

X

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Sitting

X

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Bending/Stooping

X

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Reaching/Pushing/Pulling

X

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Climbing/Stairs

X

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Driving

X

H.
Lifting (10 lbs.)

X

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Carrying (20 feet)

X

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Manual Dexterity Tasks

Telephone

X

Computer

X

Other

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Working Conditions

Inside

X

Outside

X

Extremes of
Temperature/Humidity

X

All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently.

This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Terms of Employment:
Salary and work year as established by the Board or by the collective bargaining agreement if such exists.

Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluations of Professional Personnel.

DATE: 2/25/2021