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Job ID: 5491003

Job Description

Job Title: COUNSELOR (Elementary)

Salary and benefits will be prorated by the daily rate of the remaining contracted days left in the school year after hire.

Reports To: Principal

Evaluated By: Principal

JOB GOAL: To provide the guidance and counseling to students to assure they are receiving an appropriate education so that they will develop into responsible and caring citizens ability to make appropriate social, academic and career choices.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to execute each requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed for the position.

1. Montana Counseling License as set by OPI

2. Ability to assist in establishing and maintaining an effective learning climate in the school

3. Ability to interpret and implement all Board policies, Federal and State Laws,

Administrative Regulations and negotiated agreements

4. Ability to assist in the development, revisions and evaluation of the curriculum and

instructional services

5. Ability to assist in the development of school plans and organizational procedures for the

health, safety, discipline and conduct of students as established in district procedures

6. Ability to serve as liaison between the school and community, interpreting activities

and policies of the school and encouraging parent involvement with the school

7. Ability to provide direction to others and to make independent judgements

8. Ability to work harmoniously with others and to communicate effectively (both orally

and in writing) with students, parents, teachers and community

9. Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with student, staff and/or parent information

10. Ability to communicate with individuals of varied cultural and educational backgrounds

11. Ability to keep and maintain accurate records and to meet deadlines

12. Perform physical requirements which may include:

A. Moderate to extensive degree of physical and emotional stamina

B. Frequent and prolonged standing, walking and sitting

C. Ability to restrain students in emergency situations

D. Frequent and prolonged talking/hearing conversations

E. Ability to physically lift or move a student on a regular basis

F. Possible exposure to bodily fluids due to student injury and illnesses

13. Such alternative to the above requirements as the School Board or the Administration may

deem appropriate and acceptable.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may also be assigned.

1. Assist in the development and implement a guidance program following state and district

goals that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs and development of students

2. Facilitate social and emotional growth among students; promoting academic and overall

positive school experiences

3. Assure that students have the opportunity to explore, develop and express themselves

intellectually, socially and emotionally

4. Participate in parent, teacher, and student conferences as requested and initiate such

conferences as needed

5. Assist the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student conduct

and support the teaching staff in developing reasonable rules of classroom behavior and

procedures

6. Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and parents/guardians

concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students

7. Maintain accurate, complete and confidential records as required by law, district policy and

administrative regulations

8. Encourage students to set and maintain appropriate standards of classroom behavior

9. Participate in the development and implementation of an individualized education program

(IEP) as requested

10. Confer with colleagues, administration, students and/or parents when necessary

11. Administer appropriate tests to students and coordinate or assist with the building testing

program as assigned

11. Conduct individual and group counseling sessions with students

12. Coordinate student and family needs with community resources as appropriate (i.e. mental

health, juvenile department, health department, etc.)

13. Keep abreast of laws, rules, policies and trends regarding guidance and counseling

14. Strive to maintain and improve professional competence through an ongoing program of

reading, workshops, seminars, conferences and/or advanced course work at institutions

of higher leaning

15. Attend staff meetings and serve on staff/district committees as required

16. Perform such other tasks (which may require knowledge of other job descriptions) as may

seem to be appropriate to the Board or Administration

17. Maintains satisfactory attendance, as defined in District policy and regulations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, BONDING, AND/OR TESTING REQUIRED:

1. Office of Public Instruction Requirements Set for Montana School Counselors

2. Possess a valid First Aid/CPR card(s) if required

3. Possess a valid Montana Driver's License if required

4. Bloodborne Pathogens Training/Hepatitis B Shot Series Training

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. (See addendum)

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. (See addendum)

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Days and hours to be arranged, with salary according to current schedule.

EVALUATION: Following the probationary period, performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of licensed personnel.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Other Professional, Other Certified Professional

Salary: $47,314.00 to $58,879.00 Per Year

Job Requirements

Master degree preferred.

Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

Camille Delaurenti, Secretary to the Superintendent

District Office

Phone: 406-676-3390 x7200

Email: [email protected]