About this opportunity
Topeka Public Schools lists this School Counselor -Elementary opportunity in topeka, Kansas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
School Counselor
The counselor provides a comprehensive guidance and counseling program for students; consults and collaborates with teachers, parents, and staff; and provides support to school and district educational programs.
Qualifications:
Master's Degree in counseling from an accredited college/university
Current Kansas teaching license required
Two years' accredited teaching experience
Previous counseling experience preferred
ESOL endorsement preferred
Physical/Emotional Requirements: (The incumbent may be required to use the skills and abilities outlined below during any part of the working day.)
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to interact with staff and to meet demands from several people.
Performance Responsibilities:
Modifies counseling to meet individual student needs
Develops and presents structured classroom guidance sessions
Assists with the orientation of pupils new to the district or school
Assists in the registration and enrollment of students
Assists in the implementation of the district assessment program
Interprets test data to faculty and administration
Works with students on an individual and small group basis
Demonstrates an understanding of how students develop and learn
Communicates high expectations to all students
Possesses effective problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
Collaborates with all stakeholders
Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability when dealing with all stakeholders
Clearly and effectively conveys ideas and thoughts to others
Uses a variety of verbal, nonverbal, and media techniques
Seeks, listens, and responds appropriately to suggestions, requests, and concerns
Demonstrates an up-to-date and extensive knowledge of counseling and effectively communicates this understanding to students
Effectively implements the district-adopted curriculum
Models and facilitates higher-order thinking, problem solving, creativity, and flexibility
Makes students aware of assessment standards and learner expectations
Assists students in developing self-assessment skills
Maintains up-to-date records
Creates a positive, inviting, and safe environment
Communicates realistic and consistent expectations for student behavior
Recognizes and appreciates diversity and individual differences
Demonstrates conflict resolution skills
Continuously improves professional skills
Recognizes and provides for individual differences and adjusts practices accordingly
Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day
Supports the District's educational mission for all students and implements all Board regulations and policies in a fair and equitable manner
Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as the superintendent or designee may assign
Terms of Employment: 10.5 months; salary and work year to be determined by the Board of Education.
Evaluation: Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board policy on evaluation of Certified employees.
Worksite address
topeka, KS, 66652, US
Who can apply
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