Elementary School Counselor Job Details | Broward County Public Schools

POSITION GOAL

To provide a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate school counseling program to support the academic, life skills and wellness, and college/career needs of all students.

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish small group counseling sessions.

• Counsel students on personal and academic concerns and notify parents as deemed necessary.

• Provide materials and suggestions for classroom-oriented guidance activities.

• Arrange student, parent, and teacher conferences.

• Acquaint students new to the school with teachers, facilities, and programs to help them adjust to their new environment.

• Assist in the early identification of students for proper educational placement, such as exceptional child, federal and bilingual

programs.

• Work with parent groups in the area of child growth, development and discipline.

• Meet with teachers to present and explaining the results of various testing programs.

• Assist teachers in effective utilization of test results.

• Identify community and school system resources and when advisable, refer student situations to the proper agencies.

• Keep records of conferences and send reports within the limits of confidentiality, to the principal, administrative assistants, and/or

teachers as requested.

• Gather information from all faculty members having contact with a student being considered for referral.

• Perform and promote all activities in compliance with the equal employment and non-discrimination policies of The School Board of

Broward County, Florida.

• Participate in training programs offered to enhance the individual skills and proficiency related to job responsibilities.

• Review current developments, literature and technical sources of information related to job responsibilities.

• Ensure adherence to safety rules and procedures.

• Follow federal and state, as well as School Board policies.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or designee.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• An earned master's degree from an accredited institution in School Counseling, Counselor Education, or a related field.

• Valid Florida Department of Education Certification and/or valid Department of Health License.

• Ability to work with diverse groups.

• Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Computer skills as required for the position.

Please Note:

All candidates offered a position at the School Board of Broward County are subject to a national pre-employment background check. Employment is contingent upon the completion and review of a successful background check.

All Applications are Subject to Florida Public Records Law.

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