Elementary School Counselor: Bledsoe County Schools-Stronger Connections Grant at Bledsoe County Schools

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionElementary School Counselor: Bledsoe County Schools-Stronger Connections GrantRequirements: Current/Valid Tennessee School Counselor License, Master's Degree Transcript Acceptable Background Check Location- Will serve two elementary schools: Mary V. Wheeler and Cecil B. RigsbyPurpose of Job:To support a comprehensive school counseling program that provides services for all students and provide specialized programs to promote individual development. This includes academic development, social and emotional development, and career readiness. The school counselor provides leadership in developing and coordinating these services and serves as a resource person to the school staff in planning programs to meet the changing needs of students.Job Description:The school counselor will provide education, prevention, identification of students at risk. The counselor will deliver a comprehensive school counseling program to all students; K-5th grade including small group and individual attention. Duties and Responsibilities: The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.Deliver a comprehensive counseling program in each K-5th grade classroomDemonstrates excellent planning, organizational, problem-solving, decision-making, and time management skills.Provide small group and/or individual support to help students cope effectively with personal, social, academic, career, and family concernsWork effectively with students, staff, administration and familiesAssist with problem solving teams concerning students at risk for academic failureGatekeeper duties with the school referral pathway (AWARE).Consults with students, parents, and guardians for the purpose of enhancing student success, academically, socially, and emotionally, in school.Develops a variety of special programs and classes for the purpose of providing information to assist students in the successful transition from elementary to middle school or help with life and academic skills.Monitors students' progress for the purpose of identifying issues and taking appropriate action for increasing student success. Prepares a wide variety of materials (e.g., lesson plans, quantity reports, student activities, and correspondence) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.Reviews a variety of student assessment data to ensure continuous improvement in measurable student performance and achievement.Assists in the coordinates and administration of standardized testing as appropriate in accordance with district policies and state law.Registers students new to the school and orients them to school procedures and the school's varied opportunities for learning.Communicates the role of the school counselor and available services to students, parents, and community.Works collaboratively with all stakeholders.Attends work and arrives to work on time.Maintains confidentiality and Adheres to the Teacher Code of Ethics as defined by Tennessee Law.Use computers and other technology to enter and access information related to essential job functions.Performs general/clerical tasks, which may include answering telephone calls, typing documents, making copies, sending/receiving faxes, filing documentation, or processing incoming/outgoing mail.Provide individual and group counseling to address students' immediate needs and concerns to resolve academic, social and emotional, or college and career issues that are interrupting learning;Provide support and assistance to students and school community to navigate critical and emergency situations;Make students and families aware of school and community resources that can provide additional information or assistance to help students be successful;Share strategies that support student achievement with parents, teachers, other educators, or community organizations through consultation; andCollaborate with other educators, parents, and the community to support student achievement and advocate for access and equity for all students through teaming, partnering, participating on school/district committees, and facilitating parent or staff workshops.May operate a motor vehicle to conduct various work activitiesEvaluationThe School Services Personnel Rubric is used to evaluate school counselorshttp://team-tn.org/evaluation/teacher-evaluation/Terms of EmploymentSalary is based on experience and degree. Position is funded by the SCG grant. BOE school calendar shall be followed- 11month position. Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job FunctionsMaster's degree and a valid Tennessee School Service Personnel License for School Counseling Pre-K-12 are required. Overview: Elementary School Counselor: Bledsoe County Schools-Stronger Connections GrantRequirements: Current/Valid Tennessee School Counselor License, Master's Degree Transcript Acceptable Background Check Location- Will serve two elementary schools: Mary V. Wheeler and Cecil B. RigsbyPurpose of Job:To support a comprehensive school counseling program that provides services for all students and provide specialized programs to promote individual development. This includes academic development, social and emotional development, and career readiness. The school counselor provides leadership in developing and coordinating these services and serves as a resource person to the school staff in planning programs to meet the changing needs of students.Job Description:The school counselor will provide education, prevention, identification of students at risk. The counselor will deliver a comprehensive school counseling program to all students; K-5th grade including small group and individual attention. Duties and Responsibilities: The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.Deliver a comprehensive counseling program in each K-5th grade classroomDemonstrates excellent planning, organizational, problem-solving, decision-making, and time management skills.Provide small group and/or individual support to help students cope effectively with personal, social, academic, career, and family concernsWork effectively with students, staff, administration and familiesAssist with problem solving teams concerning students at risk for academic failureGatekeeper duties with the school referral pathway (AWARE).Consults with students, parents, and guardians for the purpose of enhancing student success, academically, socially, and emotionally, in school.Develops a variety of special programs and classes for the purpose of providing information to assist students in the successful transition from elementary to middle school or help with life and academic skills.Monitors students' progress for the purpose of identifying issues and taking appropriate action for increasing student success. Prepares a wide variety of materials (e.g., lesson plans, quantity reports, student activities, and correspondence) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.Reviews a variety of student assessment data to ensure continuous improvement in measurable student performance and achievement.Assists in the coordinates and administration of standardized testing as appropriate in accordance with district policies and state law.Registers students new to the school and orients them to school procedures and the school's varied opportunities for learning.Communicates the role of the school counselor and available services to students, parents, and community.Works collaboratively with all stakeholders.Attends work and arrives to work on time.Maintains confidentiality and Adheres to the Teacher Code of Ethics as defined by Tennessee Law.Use computers and other technology to enter and access information related to essential job functions.Performs general/clerical tasks, which may include answering telephone calls, typing documents, making copies, sending/receiving faxes, filing documentation, or processing incoming/outgoing mail.Provide individual and group counseling to address students' immediate needs and concerns to resolve academic, social and emotional, or college and career issues that are interrupting learning;Provide support and assistance to students and school community to navigate critical and emergency situations;Make students and families aware of school and community resources that can provide additional information or assistance to help students be successful;Share strategies that support student achievement with parents, teachers, other educators, or community organizations through consultation; andCollaborate with other educators, parents, and the community to support student achievement and advocate for access and equity for all students through teaming, partnering, participating on school/district committees, and facilitating parent or staff workshops.May operate a motor vehicle to conduct various work activitiesEvaluationThe School Services Personnel Rubric is used to evaluate school counselorshttp://team-tn.org/evaluation/teacher-evaluation/Terms of EmploymentSalary is based on experience and degree. Position is funded by the SCG grant. BOE school calendar shall be followed. Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job FunctionsMaster's degree and a valid Tennessee School Service Personnel License for School Counseling Pre-K-12 are required.