Southside Elementary And Allen Elementary School Counselor

POSITION TITLE: Southside Elementary and Allen Elementary School Counselot

QUALIFICATIONS: Must hold proper certification through the Arkansas Department of Education

REPORTS TO: Allen Elementary and Southside Elementary Principal

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Serve as a leader in the school and community to advocate and support student success.

• Assist students in academic achievement, introduction to careers and personal/social development.

• Provide individual counseling, group counseling and classroom guidance lessons.

• Work with staff to promote an understanding of human development theories and developmental issues affecting student success.

• Collaborate with parents, teachers, administrators, community members and other stakeholders to promote and support student success.

• Develop and utilize materials and instructional strategies to meet students' needs and school goals.

• Refer families to appropriate community agencies and assist with finding resources as needed.

• Analyze data to determine program effectiveness and identify program needs.

• Promote the district's and school's vision and mission.

• Keep accurate record of all counseling and guidance activities.

• Inform administration of various students' needs.

• Collaborate with other building counselors regarding student needs.

• Protect the confidentiality of student records and information in accordance with state laws and Board policies.