Elementary School Teaching/Counselor K-5: Waukee Community Schools

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Elementary School Teaching/Counselor K-5
Date Posted:   4/10/2014
Location:   Maple Grove Elementary
Date Available:   8/2014
196 Day Contract   Desirable Position Criteria   K-5 Elementary Counseling or Master's Degree in School Counseling, required Experience working with elementary learner, preferred   Performance Responsibilities Implement the elementary counseling curriculum Guide individual and groups of students through the development of education, personal, social and career needs Counsel individuals and groups of student who demonstrate specific need Work to discover and develop special abilities of students Work to resolve students' educational handicaps Work to prevent students from dropping out of school Help students evaluate career interests and choices Remain readily available to students so as to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding and maturity  Work with students on an individual basis in the solution of personal problems related to such problems as home and family relations, health and emotional adjustments Guide students in their participation in school and community activities  Confer with parents when necessary Provide in-service training in guidance for teachers and district staff Advise administrators and faulty on the matters of student discipline Consult with administrators, teachers, parents and staff regarding children's needs Refer children with specific needs and their parents to special programs, specialist and outside agencies when necessary Work with teachers and other staff members to familiarize them with the general range of services offered by the elementary guidance program Take an active role in interpreting the school's objectives to students, parents and community at large Interpret the guidance program to the community Plan and evaluate the guidance program Pursue continuous professional growth Develop and monitor accommodations and interventions; assist with the Problem Solving Process; collaborate with teachers and administrator to determine necessary changes Active membership in team level Professional Learning Communities