Carson City School District Carson City , NV 89711
Posted 1 week ago
Position Type:
Certified
Date Posted:
6/25/2024
Location:
Carson Middle School
Date Available:
08/19/2024
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Posting ID# 1810
DATE: June 25, 2024
POSITION: Middle School Counselor
LOCATION: Carson Middle School
LICENSE: K-12 Counselor Endorsement, TESL preferred
OPEN TO: Employees of Carson City School District and external licensed applicants.
APPLICATION PERIOD: Open until filled.
NOTE: This position begins the 2024-2025 school year. Position includes 10 additional days added to base contract.
APPLICATION: Complete the online application by clicking "Apply for this Position." The application could include:
Cover letter
Resume
Copy of transcripts (originals required if recommended for hire),
Current Nevada teaching license,
Last three (3) evaluations (if no evaluations or incomplete: submit documentation on why no or partial evaluations)
SALARY & BENEFITS: Salary placement based on education and verified contracted teaching experience accepted. Salary Range: $56,193.88 - $86,274.86 (10 additional days added to base pay) Employer-paid retirement, health and life insurance, sick leave benefits and personal leave.
Must possess a Nevada license endorsed for the specific subject(s) and to perform other educational functions at the level and in the field for which he/she is to be employed, issued in accordance with law and in full force at the time the services are rendered. (NRS 391.170). All applicants must meet all highly qualified requirements. Bilingual preferred.
Must be able to pass the pre-employment drug screen test.
This is a replacement position.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The Human Resources Department will make efforts to provide reasonable accommodations to disabled candidates in the employment process. If you have special needs, please notify the Human Resources Department at the time you turn in your application or at least three (3) days prior to an interview by calling (775) 283-2130.
Carson City School District
Job Description
Job Title: Counselor
Department: School Site
Reports To: Principal
FLSA Status: Exempt (certified salaried position assigned to the licensed salary schedule)
Prepared By: Associate Superintendent
Prepared Date: 5-16-14
Summary:
The school counselor will implement the comprehensive guidance and counseling program according to the State of Nevada's School Counseling Program Student Standards which are aligned with the national standards set forth by the American School Counselors Association (ASCA). The employee, utilizing leadership, advocacy, and collaboration, will participate in a school counseling program that promotes and enhances academic achievement, personal/social growth, and career development for all secondary students. This person will be expected to adhere to the Carson City School District's Professional Domains and Standards for Licensed Employees and report directly to the site administrator. Note: ELAD endorsement preferred.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
This list of Essential Duties and Responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.
Administer an appropriate guidance & counseling program that aligns with the Nevada State School Counseling Program Student Standards.
Deliver a system of individual student planning, responsive services, and system support within the guidance curriculum.
Conduct goal-oriented counseling, responsive to identified student needs, relative to student achievement and school success.
Collaborate with school personnel to assist students with developing skills that support academic achievement, high school graduation, and lifelong learning.
Maintain confidentiality and accurate student records.
Participate as a member of the school-based crisis team.
Work professionally with administration, staff, parents, and community.
Comply with school and district policies and regulations as well as state and federal laws.
Abide by the American School Counselor Association's (ASCA) Code of Ethics.
Participate in other job-related duties and activities related to the position as assigned.
Maintain accurate transcripts and data analysis by assisting students with appropriate course selection and placement to fulfill high school graduation requirements.
Assist all students including culturally diverse and special populations in meeting individual needs to support academic achievement and student development.
Assist students with investigating college, university, and career and technical schools, scholarship options, and financial aid information in an effort to develop post secondary options.
Assist students with acquiring skills that maximize their personal and social development.
Facilitate parent and student conferences with teachers.
Support the school improvement process and assist in the implementation of school improvement goals.
Participate in the annual evaluation and revision of the school counseling program by collecting and analyzing data.
Work closely with school staff and administration to maintain an effective school counseling program.
Attend required job-related meetings, activities, and on-going professional development.
Maintain professional competence.
Facilitating students with work readiness curriculum.
Use effective oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of core high school subjects and prepared to deliver high school equivalency curriculum.
Competencies:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience:
Master's degree from four-year college or university.
Language Skills:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as handbooks and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of students and staff.
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of student information software; Internet software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
State of Nevada counselor's license and Alternative Education endorsement preferred, current driver's license, original social security card. Certified in relevant subject area.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The successful candidate must pass an FBI background check and work within three separate correctional facilities daily. Must report to work on campus\assigned site.
When applying for a certificated licensed position, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the appropriate position vacancy announcement.
Notice of Non-Discrimination: The Carson City School District does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or on any other basis protected by state or federal law, and it provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the District's non-discrimination policies: Title IX and 504 Coordinator, 1402 W. King Street, Carson City, NV 89703, (775) 283-2130.
Carson City School District